GK Software SE Launches Alliance for Applied Artificial Intelligence

GK Software SE has officially launched the "Alliance for Applied AI & Innovation" with the signing of a Letter of Intent at the company's headquarters in Schöneck. The new alliance brings together leading figures from business and academia to establish an application-oriented competence hub for artificial intelligence (AI).

The initiative aims to foster the technological, economic, and educational development of the region by creating a practical focus for AI expertise. It seeks to strengthen the region's technological future and establish a practical approach to AI competencies.

The alliance was formalized through the signing by Michael Scheibner, Chairman & CEO of GK Software SE, Mirko Schiller, Deputy Chairman of Südwestsachsen Digital (SWS Digital) e.V., Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Schweitzer, interim Rector of Duale Hochschule Sachsen (DHSN), and Prof. Dr. sc. hum. Anke Häber, Prorector for Education at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ).

A key component of the alliance will be the planned development of an internationally oriented dual study program in applied AI at the Duale Hochschule Sachsen in Plauen. The program aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises and public administration in enhancing their data competence and training skilled professionals.