Media & Organisation Updates

On November 14, 2024, the Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne announced Switzerland’s impressive new position in its World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR). For the first time, Switzerland has risen to second place among 67 countries, marking its best ranking since the WDCR’s inception in 2017. This achievement reflects Switzerland’s strong progress in high-tech exports, e-participation, and cybersecurity, solidifying its standing as a global digital leader.

The Cyber Study 2024 is a representative survey that provides insights into the digital security awareness of SMEs, the population and IT service providers in Switzerland. Although almost all respondents perceive cybercrime as a serious threat, only a few take proactive protective measures–even though four percent of SMEs and IT service providers and five percent of the population have been victims of a cyberattack in the last three years.

How can Switzerland future-proof its public administration through digital transformation? The new study “Res Publica Digitalis” by digitalswitzerland highlights promising strategies, showing that while Switzerland’s federal system faces unique challenges, it also fosters flexibility and innovation.

As part of the 77th Locarno Film Festival, digitalswitzerland organised an event on the topic of artificial intelligence with a focus on Switzerland, technology in art and the power of collaboration between regions.