Digitalization is on everyone's lips and is one of the megatrends of our time. It is in the process of profoundly changing our lives as well as our economy and it is important to take advantage of the associated opportunities. It is putting companies and economies under great pressure to change. Digitalization enables new business models - and at the same time threatens existing ones. It is becoming clear that many current business models will no longer be competitive in the future without adaptation or complete realignment.
Companies must therefore face up to the issue and deal with it more intensively. However, there are often uncertainties: How digital is my company already? How do I compare with other companies in my sector? Which processes should I digitize? Does digitalization offer new business models for my company? Which contact points offer advice and support if I want to do more in the area of digitalization? The digitization check from the state of Hesse provides answers and assistance with these and other questions.
The check is intended to raise awareness of the topic among small and medium-sized companies in particular and motivate them to become more active in the digital sector. The digitalization check also provides the user with information on contact points for advice and funding in Hesse. As a result of the check, the user receives a general overview of the digitalization status in their company, a more detailed evaluation of individual subject areas relevant to them as well as tips and assistance including the relevant contact points. The digitalization check is implemented as a self-test in the form of an online tool and can be carried out with any Internet-enabled device and browser. Use is free of charge.
