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Weekly Highlights - KW35/2025

Weekly review in the industry unveils beer foam stability, a new role for a part-time tank warden, and a CEO shift in Krefeld. other industry-related updates can be found in our latest review.

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This week's key events - KW35/2025 (rephrased)
This week's key events - KW35/2025 (rephrased)

Weekly Highlights - KW35/2025

Headline: Key Industry Updates and Company Changes for September

In an exciting turn of events, several significant developments are taking place across various sectors, with a focus on technology and finance. Here's a roundup of the latest news:

Technology

  • The much-anticipated congress in Mainz, scheduled for September 2nd and 3rd, promises to be an insightful event for industry enthusiasts. The gathering will host a variety of programmes, including the intriguing "Topic Tasting Carousel." (Our website congress)
  • In a strategic move, Microsoft is revamping its business model with Tier-1 partners and Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs), with discussions centering around higher sales thresholds of one million dollars per year.
  • The IT hardware rental platform Topi, founded by Charlotte Pallua and Estelle Merle in Berlin in 2021, has recently undergone a significant transformation. PEAC Solutions, an internationally active financial services provider, has acquired Topi, a move that is expected to propel the platform to new heights.
  • The telecommunications company Kathrein, despite filing for insolvency, remains optimistic about its future. With the help of new investors, the company is poised for a restructuring and has a good chance of continuing its operations.

Leadership Changes

  • Markus Nägele, the new CEO of Canon Germany, will also hold the position of CEO of Canon Switzerland. Nägele took over the role on August 30, 2025, following the departure of Rainer Führes.
  • Christian Böing has been appointed as the CIO of IT service provider Accompio.
  • Dominik Märzluft, founder of Meringer Systemhaus CNW, recently shared insights on the challenges of making money with hardware and strategies for continued success in the sector.

Finance

  • PEAC Solutions' strategic acquisitions don't end with Topi. The company has also taken over the rental platform, a move that is expected to bolster its business portfolio.
  • DHL has temporarily halted deliveries to the USA due to unanswered questions about new customs regulations.

Industry Updates

  • Michael Guschlbauer, COO of Bechtle, has joined the executive board of Bitkom, adding a seasoned industry veteran to the organisation.
  • Mareike Hoffmann has been appointed as the new channel chief at Microsoft.
  • Ploon IT, a growing group in the IT sector, has expanded its business further by acquiring another system house, IT-Service Medata from Melle near Osnabrück. The move is expected to strengthen Ploon IT's position in the ERP sector.

Research

  • In a fascinating breakthrough, researchers from ETH Zurich and Eindhoven University of Technology have uncovered the reason behind why some beer types lose their foam quickly while others maintain it for a long time. After seven years of rigorous testing, the team has finally provided answers to this age-old question.

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