Automated processes.
Reduce repetitive tasks and make administration more efficient.
With no code and robotic process automation (RPA), administrative processes can be automated quickly and without additional development resources. This saves time, minimises errors and noticeably reduces the workload.
Intelligent infrastructures.
Intelligent control of buildings, energy and the environment – through networked, data-based infrastructures for smart cities.
Sensors and smart systems use and generate real-time data for better decision-making and more efficient, data-based control of buildings, traffic and the environment.
Artificial intelligence.
Rethinking administration – AI structures knowledge and empowers employees.
Artificial intelligence facilitates the evaluation of large amounts of data and documents, for example in application processing, legal analysis or archiving. This results in traceable processes, consistent results and a clear overview of complex information situations.
Virtual spaces.
Making complex topics understandable – with immersive virtual reality experiences instead of explanatory documents.
VR is revolutionising training, citizen participation, planning and transparency by making it possible to experience topics that are difficult to convey – efficiently, scalably and cost-effectively.
Linking data, unlocking potential, taking urban development to a new level: the DATEN:RAUM:FREIBURG smart city model project links and analyses data from various sources, thereby laying the foundation for innovative applications. The aim is to establish a robust data infrastructure that makes urban information from the areas of mobility, population, climate and the environment intelligently usable. Bechtle took on the role of consortium leader and, with an agile project approach and comprehensive expertise, implemented two specific use cases: ‘Live traffic data’ and ‘Digital marketing platform’ show how smart cities work today.
The city of Aalen teamed up with Bechtle to organise a virtual citizen dialogue in the metaverse, where city officials and the architect of a new swimming pool were available to answer questions from citizens. People could join in using virtual reality headsets or digitally from their own devices. The goal of the event was to encourage communication between the city and its citizens and share info about the construction project.
Mobile phone data was processed for Emmendingen city centre in order to measure visitor frequency and gain relevant insights. The analysis covered visitor numbers over recent years, the impact of city centre events and a comparison of opening hours with the number of people arriving and departing. The results were presented to parts of the city administration and owners of retail and catering businesses in order to provide data-based insights for optimising offers and events.
Bechtle supported the city of Rottenburg in developing a smart city through stakeholder interviews, a design thinking workshop and the conception of a digital platform. Following market research, solutions were evaluated, prioritised and presented to the ‘Smart Rottenburg’ working group. The chosen concept was implemented with a solution design, a feasibility study and a decision template for the 2023 budget planning. Ideas that were not prioritised were documented in a best practice list for future projects.
In order to tackle urban challenges in a more targeted manner and make data-based decisions, the city of Duisburg is considering setting up an Urban Data Platform (UDP). In an interdisciplinary workshop – moderated by Bechtle with technical support from Fraunhofer IESE – representatives from digitalisation, specialist departments, municipal enterprises and the local IT service provider discussed the potential and challenges of such a platform. Together, they identified initial areas of application and defined technical and organisational requirements for the UDP of the city of Duisburg – a valuable basis for preparing concrete, practice-oriented development projects, also with a view to a future urban digital twin.