Data
Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 15th, 2026 | 05:43 CEST
Disruption in Orbit! Elon Musk’s SpaceX Takes on Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone, While Desert Gold Holds a Strong Hand
Whether in Mali, Japan or Chile, Elon Musk is transforming global communications. Through his space company SpaceX and its Starlink satellite network, the tech billionaire is seeking to establish a leading position in global data transmission. This aggressive expansion in orbit is putting established industry giants such as Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone under increasing pressure. Traditional network operators face significant technological and financial challenges in providing seamless mobile coverage in remote parts of the world. This is where Musk’s satellite constellation comes in, extending internet and telephone connectivity from low Earth orbit. The ambitious goal is to provide high-speed data services to even the most isolated corners of the planet. For traditional mobile operators, satellite-based connectivity presents a new competitive challenge. A blessing for people and businesses in structurally weak regions, as they benefit enormously from this straightforward network infrastructure from space. Canadian mining company Desert Gold, which is advancing several gold projects in West Africa, operates in a region where reliable connectivity can be important for remote operations. A closer look at the company and the changing communications landscape is worthwhile.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 15th, 2026 | 05:39 CEST
SAP, Aspermont, Palantir: AI Stocks Benefit as Data Is Turned into Products
Data are the raw material for artificial intelligence. On October 6, SAP announced plans to acquire Belgian specialist TechWolf, whose technology links tasks, skills and labour market signals. The deal is expected to close in the 4th quarter. Aspermont deals with raw materials in the literal sense, having evolved from a specialist mining publisher into a provider of data and analytics. Palantir integrates data sources into platforms that enable government agencies and businesses to make decisions and take action. Artificial intelligence is now giving the data business a fresh boost. We take a closer look at SAP, Aspermont and Palantir.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on October 14th, 2026 | 05:33 CEST
Copper Discoveries, AI Chips and Mobile Communications: Power Metallic, Infineon and Deutsche Telekom After the Pullbacks
Power Metallic Mines, Infineon and Deutsche Telekom come from very different sectors. On the stock market, however, they currently share the same question: do the pullbacks offer buying opportunities? Following its recent resource estimate, Power Metallic is working on an initial economic assessment. Analysts see significant upside potential in the stock. At chipmaker Infineon, expectations for its AI business are rising, and investors are watching for the next results. At the telecommunications group, concerns about new competition from SpaceX are growing. Where are the greatest opportunities?
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 1st, 2021 | 07:00 CET
Netflix, Aspermont, Alteryx: When data becomes profit
Data is increasingly seen as a commodity. Why? The better you can process and use data, the more valuable it becomes. Traditional commodity companies are increasingly equipping their heavy equipment with sensors to profit in the long term from the treasure trove of data that they have so incidentally unearthed. Companies such as Facebook and Alphabet are taking advantage of all our data, developing new products and making huge profits. Read what role data plays at Netflix, Aspermont and Alteryx.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on January 26th, 2021 | 08:32 CET
Everfuel, Aspermont, Palantir - the winners of tomorrow!
Since the Corona pandemic, the term digital transformation has been on everyone's lips. Those who rely solely on stationary or offline retail will have a hard time surviving in the ever faster and more global market in the future. But those who have revised their strategy in recent years and adapted it to the future are likely to be among the winners, regardless of the industry.
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