A digital shutdown is a nightmare for many companies: when servers go down or data is encrypted, operations often come to a complete standstill. From production to customer communication. Why IT security is now more than ever a top priority for small and medium-sized businesses, and how companies can increase their digital resilience, is explained by our colleague Patrick, Head of Managed Services & Senior IT Consultant at ASTRUM IT, in his book “Digital Total Failure,” which was published on April 1, 2026.

In late February 2026, a special workshop for the VISIT product development team was held at our ASTRUM IT headquarters at Nordostpark 33. For four hours, the focus was entirely on digital accessibility—from legal fundamentals to practical testing of our own product. In this interview, our UX designers Laura and Dominik explain why this topic affects everyone and what insights they took away from the workshop.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, including in software development. Tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT assist developers with routine tasks, generate code suggestions, and help them get up to speed on new topics more quickly. But what does that actually mean in a programmer’s day-to-day work? We spoke with our colleague Paul from the software development team about opportunities, responsibility, and the right way to handle AI in everyday coding.

The new EU NIS 2 Directive and the KRITIS Framework Act present operators of critical infrastructure with significant IT security challenges. For companies and public authorities in Germany—particularly those in essential sectors such as energy, healthcare, finance, and transportation—this entails binding obligations regarding cyber risk management, reporting requirements, and comprehensive security strategies. The new regulations require not only technical protective measures but also a coordinated organizational approach.

In this interview, our colleagues from the Hosting & IT Operations, Visitor and Yard Management, and Information Security departments explain how we can effectively support companies with critical infrastructure using our VISIT product and our services.