Jan Kachelmaier Livres

The paper critically analyzes the failure of the FBI's Virtual Case File project, part of a broader IT upgrade initiative launched in 2000. Initially intended as a simple web interface, the project's scope expanded post-9/11, aiming to overhaul the existing Automated Case Support system. Despite significant investment, the project was abandoned in 2005, costing nearly $170 million. The author attributes the failure to inadequate management and recommends adopting agile development practices, enhanced communication, and improved collaboration among stakeholders to prevent similar issues in the future.

The paper examines the economic relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union since the UK's entry in 1973, highlighting mutual growth and benefits. It addresses the recent political shift regarding EU membership, culminating in the Brexit referendum, where a majority favored leaving. This decision has intensified the need to analyze the UK's dependence on the Single Market, exploring the implications for both economies in the context of changing political landscapes.

The automobile industry is one of Germany’s strongest and most important industries. But while German carmakers still struggle with the diesel emission scandal, the whole sector is facing a great revolution. Various companies are working intensively on the development of the next major milestone in mobility that incorporates the megatrends of electric, connected, shared and autonomous driving. The combination of these trends can reduce CO2 emissions and eliminate a significant portion of traffic jams while increasing mobility and space utilization in urban areas. But the technology of autonomous driving is perceived to be disruptive and thus many challenges and obstacles remain before the new technology becomes superior to human drivers. Jan Kachelmaier explores the status quo of the development of autonomous vehicles at German Manufacturers. The author identifies future impediments until market entrance and recommends managerial actions.