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How does software remain successful on the market after 25 years? The key lies in good product management: user feedback as a compass and implementation through shared responsibility combined with the incorporation of modern technical and technological trends. Here you can find out how Projektron BCS has developed and remained innovative with this approach since 2001.

German industry is under pressure: global crises, geopolitical uncertainties, disrupted supply chains, and high energy prices are weighing heavily on the automotive sector and medium-sized industrial companies in particular. Many companies need to flexibly adjust their production capacities without making long-term personnel decisions. Short-time work offers a proven solution here – it enables temporary reductions in working hours and secures jobs. For employees, however, this often means loss of income and uncertainty. This makes transparent processes that build trust all the more important. The Projektron BCS project management software supports companies in clearly mapping and documenting short-time work from planning to accounting – with practical examples that show how legal requirements and human aspects can be taken into account in equal measure.

Since 2020, QR invoices have been an integral part of Swiss payment transactions. They were introduced to replace the variety of old payment slips and make payments faster, more secure, and more uniform. A decisive change will come into effect on November 21, 2025: In the future, only structured addresses (type S) may be used in QR invoices. Companies that still issue invoices with unstructured addresses (type K) must take action by the end of the transition period on September 30, 2026, at the latest.

Trade shows offer companies the opportunity to present themselves to a wide audience, attract new customers, deepen existing relationships, and showcase new products and services. However, participating in trade shows involves costs. While the success of online marketing, website performance, newsletters, or ad campaigns can be measured using clear metrics such as CPC, open rates, or conversion rates, the success of a trade show is often more difficult to quantify. How can you ensure that your participation in trade shows is truly effective and achieves the desired return on investment (ROI)? Trade show controlling is a tool for selecting and evaluating your trade shows. Learn how trade show controlling can help you create transparency and make your trade shows a complete success.

For service providers, choosing the right ERP solution is more than just an IT decision – it determines how efficiently projects are managed, resources are utilised and customers are supported. Choosing the wrong solution means losing valuable time, transparency and, ultimately, revenue. In our ERP for service providers comparison, you will find out which ERP systems really move your service company forward, which functions make your everyday work easier and what you should definitely look out for when making your selection. Find the solution that really moves your company forward!

Software development can sometimes seem like a chaotic adventure – requirements change, bugs appear out of nowhere, and the deadline was actually yesterday. But this is exactly where the V-Model XT comes into play: a structured process model that brings order to chaos. In this article, we dive deep into the basics of the V-Model XT, explain why it is relevant for software projects, and take a look at its principles.

In a world where cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated and traditional passwords are increasingly considered insecure, companies and security experts are looking for alternative authentication methods. Passkeys are a promising solution. They have been available in Projektron BCS since version 24.2 and in the BCS app since 25.2. In this blog article, we take a closer look at passkeys, how they work, their benefits and how they could revolutionize the way we log in online.