An important step towards increasing Switzerland’s cyber resilience

Bern/Zurich, 18.03.2022 – In an increasingly digitalised society, cybersecurity has become a key issue. This is particularly true for the protection of critical infrastructures. The Federal Council wants to make improvements here and is therefore conducting a consultation on two legislative proposals at the same time. The submission deadline for the first, the targeted amendment to the Ordinance on Telecommunications Services (OTS) to protect telecommunications infrastructures and services, ends today. The digitalswitzerland association welcomes the revision and proposes individual adjustments for clear and efficient implementation.

Read the press release as web version in German (Download PDF) | in French (Download PDF)
To the complete statement on the Amendment of the Ordinance on Telecommunications Services (OTS) (available in German)

Contact for further information:
Andreas W. Kaelin, digitalswitzerland | Bern Office
Tel. +41 31 311 62 45 │ andreas@digitalswitzerland.com

The ePower parliamentary group discussed the highly topical and virulent subject of cyber security at its traditional session event on Tuesday evening. National Councillor Franz Grüter, member of the ePower core team, welcomed top-class representatives from politics, administration, business and science. The cross-party audience agreed: cyber security is the order of the day.

The evening was opened by none other than Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer. The head of the Federal Department of Finance left no doubt about the importance of the topic: the cyber threat is one of the four main risks for Switzerland.

The complete article is available in the national language German and French.

In the spring session from 28 February to 18 March 2022, there are once again around 50 items on the agenda relating to digital policy. digitalswitzerland’s comprehensive monitoring service covers a wide range of topics directly and indirectly related to digitalisation that are of interest to the various members.

The complete outlook is available in the national languages German and French.

Bern, 26 January 2022 – Many Swiss companies are desperately seeking skilled workers. A targeted amendment to the Foreign Nationals and Integration Act (FNIA) is intended to make it easier for foreign graduates of Swiss universities to be employed in Switzerland in areas where there is a shortage of skilled workers. This was made possible by a motion from FDP National Councillor and digitalswitzerland Vice President Marcel Dobler.

Read the press release in German | in French
To the complete statement on the FNIA by digitalswitzerland (available in German)

Media contact:
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Phone +41 31 311 62 45 │ andreas@digitalswitzerland.com

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October 2023

12.10.2023 – Cybersecurity affects everyone – because the focus is always on people. Read the press release in German.

06.10.2023 – Digital sovereignty and critical infrastructure – where are the limits? Read the press release in German.

05.10.2023 – The electronic patient dossier is at a crossroads. Read the press release in German.

May 2023

26.05.2023 – digitalswitzerland: Strengthen regions, increase impact. Read the press release in German, French and Italian.

December 2022

14.12.2022 – The Swiss population is ready for a digital healthcare system. Read the press release in German, French and Italian.

October 2022

27.10.2022 – Those were the Swiss Digital Days 2022. Find the press release in German, French and Italian.

04.10.2022 – Study on digitalisation in Switzerland: Great willingness – little movement. Read the press release in German, French and Italian.

03.10.2022 – Swiss Digital Days 2022 are coming to Eastern Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Read the press release in German.

September 2022

28.09.2022 – IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking: Switzerland once again among the top 5 worldwide. Read the press release in German and French.

27.09.2022 – Swiss Digital Days 2022 are coming to Ticino. Read the press release in Italian.

20.09.2022 – Digital sustainability and secure browsing: Swiss Digital Days are coming to the Romandie. Read the press release in French.

13.09.2022 – Augmented reality glasses and e-scooters: Swiss Digital Days are coming to Zurich. Read the press release in German.

06.09.2022 – Digital topics for young and old: there’s something for everyone at Swiss Digital Days in Northwestern Switzerland. Read the press release in German.

05.09.2022 – Switzerland’s largest NFT project unveiled at the start of Swiss Digital Days 2022. Read the press release in German, French and Italian.

August 2022

30.08.2022- 4. Digital Gipfel Schweiz: International business leaders, academics and digital thought leaders meet to exchange views on the digital future. Read the press release in German and French.

29.08.2022 – Startup battle, hackathon and big bubbles: Swiss Digital Days are coming to Bern. Read the press release in German.

July 2022

21.07.2022 – From A as in Aarau to Z as in Zurich: Swiss Digital Days 2022 are going on a Switzerland-wide tour. Read the press release in German, French and Italian.

June 2022

28.06.2022 – No improvement in cybersecurity among SMEs despite digitalisation boost from Corona crisis. Read the press release in German, French and Italian.

March 2022

18.03.2022 – An important step towards increasing Switzerland’s cyber resilience: statement on Amendment of the Ordinance on Telecommunications Services (OTS) to protect telecommunications infrastructures and services. Read the press release in German and French.

January 2022

26.01.2022 – Statement on the amendment of the Federal Act on Foreign Nationals and Integration. Read the press release in German and French.

18.01.2022 – The Swiss Digital Initiative presents the world’s first label for digital responsibility. Read the press release in English, German, French and Italian.

December

23.12.2021 – Stefan Metzger appointed new Managing Director of digitalswitzerland. Read the press release in German, English, Italian and French.

November

18.11.2021 – Home office is establishing itself as a place of work for SMEs. Read the press release in German, French and Italian.

11.11.2021 – Digital Economy Award: Recognition for digital excellence. The digital pioneers of the year have been selected. Read the Press Release in German and French.

7.11.2021 – Programming with purpose: #herHACK Switzerland’s largest female hackathon sets an example for gender diversity. The Press Release is available in German, French and Italian.

3.11.2021 – The Swiss Digital Initiative unveils the Digital Trust Label Seal. The Press Release is available in English.

October 2021

28.10.2021 – Digital Day 2021: 12 hours of livestream and over 150 events, online and across Switzerland. The Press Release is available in German, French and Italian.

14.10.2021 – A Swiss Pavilion at GITEX Technology Week, one of the largest technology fairs in the Middle East. The Press Release is available in German and French.

13.10.2021 – The E-ID is inevitable – let’s move forward. The Press Release is available in German and French. Read the statement in German.

7.10.2021 – Wake-up call from pandemic: The Swiss want to improve digital skills. Press Release is available in German, French and Italian. Data is available in German.

September 2021

30.09.2021 – Finalists of the Digital Economy Award: Fintech industry booming, healthcare more digital as never before. The Press Release is available in German and French.

29.09.2021 – Kick Off for Digital Day 2021 – 6 weeks of inspiration start now! Press Release available in German, French and Italian.

15.09.2021 – Unacceptable solution for the Labour Law – flexible working for the ICT sector continues to be out of reach. digitalswitzerland calls for key points to be added to the insufficient proposal. The Press Release is available in German and French.

7.07.2021 – Possible approach for the creation of a trustworthy Distributed Ledger Technology ecosystem in Switzerland. The Press Release is available in German, French and English.

August 2021

31.08.2021 – Swiss Digital Day 2021: Digital skills for a digital future. The Press Release is available in German, French and Italian.

24.08.2021 – 3rd Digital Gipfel Switzerland: International digital experts and
Swiss business representatives exchange ideas on digitalisation. The Press Release is available in German and French.

18.08.2021 – Security above speed: Yes to the e-voting proposal with a sense of moderation. The Press Release is available in German and French.

July 2021

13.07.2021 – Swiss Digital Day 2021: This is how the population is shaping Switzerland’s digital future. The Press Release is available in German, French and Italian.

June 2021

24.06.2021 – Untapped potential for skilled workers among older employees. The Press Release is available in German and French. Survey available in German.

17.06.2021 – Digital Economy Award: Honouring Switzerland’s digital
Switzerland’s top digital achievements takes place. The Press Release is available in German and French.

2.06.2021 – digitalswitzerland confirms new president. The Press Release is available in German, French and Italian.

May 2021

27.05.2021 – digitalswitzerland confirms new president. The Press Release is available in German, French and Italian.

11.05.2021 – Switzerland-wide initiative strengthens digital skills of
employees. The Press Release is available in German, French and Italian.

6.05.2021 – SDI Report: Labels and Certifications for the Digital World – Mapping the International Landscape. The Press Release is available in German, French & English.

April 2021

21.04.2021 – Switzerland provides new impulses for innovation: Privacy Icons wins award for the most impressive digitalisation project. The Press Release is available in German and French.

16.04.2021 – Sascha Zahnd becomes new president of digitalswitzerland. The Press Release is available in German, French and Italian.

12.04.2021 – Cutting-edge Swiss technologies showcased at the digital HANNOVER MESSE 2021. The Press Release is available in German and French.

March 2021

7.03.2021 – The e-ID law is rejected. The Press Release is available in German, French and Italian.

February 2021

17.02.2021 – Digital Economy Award enters 3rd round: Nomination phase started. The Press Release is available in German, French and Italian.

January 2021

14.01.2021 – The E-ID law stands for a modern Switzerland. The Press Release is available in German.

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December

14.12.2023 – Festive digital news ✨

07.12.2023 – Thank you for being a part of Swiss Digital Days 2023 🎉

November

30.11.2023 – Digital December delights

23.11.2023 – You are invited to our Lighthouse Event! 🤩

09.11.2023 – Big reveal of Swiss Digital Days 🎉

02.11.2023 – Be part of the community

October

19.10.2023 – Raise your voice

12.10.2023 – Swiss Digital Days: halftime highlights 🎉

05.10.2023 – Dive into Cyberrisks, Digital Health and Future Skills

September

28.09.2023 – Swiss Digital Days: in the midst of digitalisation 🎉

21.09.2023 – Highlights and Horizons

14.09.2023 – Swiss Digital Days 2023 officially kicked off! 🎉

07.09.2023 – Event season is here 🤩

August

31.08.2023 – 5 more days until Swiss Digital Days 2023

24.08.2023 – Exploring digital frontiers

17.08.2023 – Swiss Digital Days 2023 – Are you ready?

10.08.2023 – Encouraging lifelong learning

July

27.07.2023 – Breaking down silos

13.07.2023 – Connecting the digital dots

June

29.06.2023 – Stay ahead of the curve

15.06.2023 – Connect, Collaborate, and Contribute

01.06.2023 – Breaking barriers and embracing diversity

May

17.05.2023 – Plunge into digitalisation through events

04.05.2023 – Transformative innovations take centre stage

April

20.04.2023 – 🖋️ Pull out your pen and block your agenda

06.04.2023 – 🏃‍♀️ Stay ahead in the digital age

March

23.03.2023 – 🤝 Let’s tackle the digital future together

09.03.2023 – Empowered through digitalisation

February

23.02.2023 – Finding trust in the digital world 🤝

09.02.2023 – 👥 Creating a brighter future together

January

26.01.2023 – 🤝 WEF 2023: moments of inspiration & engagement

12.01.2023 – Sharing is caring 🤝 Would you agree?

December

15.12.2022 – 💡Is Switzerland moving towards a digital healthcare system?

2.12.2022 – 💡Join us and reflect on 2022

November

17.11.2022 – The digital future: set yourself up for success 🚀

3.11.2022 – 🎬 🎤 That was Swiss Digital Days 2022

October

27.10.2022 – Swiss Digital Days 2022 Closing Event | Celebrate with us 🎊 🤖

20.10.2022 – Events, Exchanges and Endings ⏳🚀

13.10.2022 – You’re invited to the Swiss Digital Days Closing Event 🎊 🤖

6.10.2022 – Expand your comfort zone with digital skills 🦁 

September

29.9.2022 – Having trouble keeping track of digitalisation? We’ve got you.

22.9.2022 – Switzerland’s ICT Skills Shortage | Swiss Digital Days & more! 🤖

8.9.2022 – We are attempting to break a world record and we need your help 🤩

1.9.2022 – Swiss Digital Days kick off on the Bundesplatz in Bern💥

August

25.8.2022 – Who can we trust?💭

18.8.2022 – You’re invited to Swiss Digital Days! 🚀✨

11.08.2022 – Digitalisation doesn’t take a summer break ☀️

July

28.7.2022 – 👩🏻‍⚕️ Are you taking care of your health?

14.7.2022 – How can we combat the skills shortage?

June

30.6.2022 – We made it on national TV 📺

16.6.2022 – A summer of opportunities

2.6.2022 – Is Switzerland future ready? 🔮

Mai

19.5.2022 – Don’t hide from Cybersecurity…

5.5.2022 – Digitalisation is a journey. Will you join us?

April

21.4.2022 – What’s in these buzz words? 👀

7.4.2022 – The best time to learn is now

March

24.3.2022 – On security in the digital space

10.3.2022 – Digital transformation is yours to lead

February

24.2.2022 – Meeting AI with critical curiosity

10.2.2022 – Shape the digital space you inhabit

January

27.1.2022 – Are you future-workforce ready? 🎓💻 

6.1.2022 – New Year, New Managing Director: Welcome Stefan Metzger! 💥

December

16.12.2021 Celebrating all that was, is and will be ✨

November

18.11.201 – We’re hiring! Change the trajectory of the digital future

October

21.10.2021 – Digital utopia or dystopia? The choice is yours

September

23.9.2021– 65% of children today will work in jobs that don’t exist today! 😳

August

19.8.2021 – The internet doesn’t ‘work’ unless you do 😳

July

28.7.2021 – A new digital profession + ways to shape your career 🤓

8.7.2021 – Is endless growth a myth? 🧐

June

17.6.2021 – Growth opportunities: Awards, careers & financial support

May

31.5.2021 – This is one worth clicking: Annual report, free tickets & startup days

6.5.2021 – 10 trending startups, shape a new profession & events for you

April

16.4.2021 – A new President for digitalswitzerland, Leap Demo Day & more!

March

25.3.2021 – Coding Camps for kids & awards for educators

2.3.2021 – We’re hiring and discover our new look and feel

February

6.2.2021 – Young talents, promising startups and much, much more

January

29.1.2021 – Let’s make Switzerland a leading digital innovation hub!

7.1.2021 – New Year, same mission

The winter session 2021 was once again marked by the Corona policy: Several measures would have expired at the end of the year and had to be extended. In addition, it was decided that the Confederation should again pay for the costs of antigen tests. The Corona measures were also reflected in the 2022 federal budget.

The complete outlook is available in the national languages German and French.

In the 2021 winter session, which runs from 29 November to 17 December, the debate on the 2022 budget will take up a large part. In addition, the resolution of differences on the AHV reform and the start of the important debate on the modernisation of the Federal Law on Occupational Retirement, Survivors’ and Disability Pension Plans (BVG) are likely to make headlines.

The complete outlook is available in the national languages German and French.

Bern/Zurich, 13.10.2021 – The E-ID is an important component in driving Switzerland ahead in digitalisation. digitalswitzerland association therefore welcomes the fact that the Federal Council is quickly revisiting the topic of E-ID and launching the debate on the benefits and requirements of the Swiss E-ID with a public consultation. The consultation will be concluded on 14 October 2021 with a public discussion at a conference.

To the statement (only in German)

To the media release (in German and French)

In the 2021 autumn session, in addition to the Corona policy, the release of the cohesion billion, the corrective initiative (arms exports), the organ donation law and the election of Stefan Blättler as the new federal prosecutor made headlines.

The complete outlook is available in the national languages German and French.