Our Stories

Self-sovereign identity // Identity misuse and theft is a growing threat on the internet. Switzerland and the EU are developing a decentralized digital identity, creating a legal framework and discussing technological issues. We spoke to Désirée Heutschi to find out what actions companies and authorities should take now to prepare for the introduction of secure digital identities.

e-ID // The e-ID is coming in 2026. Private and public stakeholders such as the Digital Identity & Data Sovereignty Association (DIDAS) have been involved in the federal government’s consultation meetings and have discussed requirements and design. We spoke to its president, Daniel Säuberli, about the e-ID and the trust architecture it is based on.

Cybersecurity. When we think of this, we think of technology, and of experts who develop and protect these systems. We think of software developers, IT security experts, hackers, penetration tests, firewalls, encryption technologies, and other protective measures. Something we don’t – or only rarely – think about is human psychology.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is Caterina Valente’s passion. She won bronze at the European Championships in Paris this year and is currently preparing for the upcoming World Championships in the USA. In this interview, she talks about her packed schedule, not getting much sleep, and the challenge of balancing her work at ti&m with her training.

Artificial Intelligence // The extent to which we can trust AI is increasingly becoming the crucial question of the 21st century.

Tabea Martin will present her new paintings for art@work 2024 in Basel, Bern, Zurich and Frankfurt. In the interview, Tabea tells us why she took the perspective of a webcam when painting, what we can look forward to and what she does on days when she is lacking inspiration and doesn’t feel like painting. 

A central challenge in creating cross-company customer journeys is reliable data that is always well protected and can be shared and used in a controlled manner between companies and customers. myky is a secure, personal, and digital home dossier, and the key to tools, tips, and a network for sustainably renovating and managing your home.

Our employee Caterina Valente practices jiu-jitsu as a competitive sport and gives self-defense courses for girls and young women in Iraqi refugee camps. We spoke to her about her work and the situation in the camps.

Our board of directors member Johs Höhener has been named Fintech Influencer of the Year. In this interview, he reveals what the Swiss fintech market is currently lacking, what the biggest paradigm shifts in the sector have been, and what initiatives he is driving forward at ti&m.

“Digital registers promote innovation — both in the technical solutions and in the business models they enable”

Cyber resilience // Cybersecurity is a topic thatinfluences our everyday lives. It is becoming more and more important. This is why the Federal Council turned the National Cyber Security Centre into a Federal Office for Cyber Security (BACS) on January 1, 2024. What does this mean, and what will change as a result?

Software Bill of Materials // A SBOM is a list of all the software components, dependencies and metadata that are linked to an application. Automating the creation and maintenance of a precise list of software “ingredients” helps protect applications better.