I. The digital society in 2016 – A Digital Strategy 2025 06–07
II. Introduction 08–10
III. 10 steps toward the future 11–57
1. Creating a gigabit optical fibre network for Germany by 2025 12–15
2. Launching the New_Start-up_Era: Assisting start-ups and encouraging cooperation between young companies and established companies 16–21
3. Creating a regulatory framework for more investment and innovation 22–27
4. Encouraging “smart networks” in key commercial infrastructure areas of our economy 28–31
5. Strengthening data security and developing informational autonomy 32–35
6. Enabling new business models for SMEs, the skilled craft sector and services 36–39
7. Utilising Industry 4.0 to modernise Germany as a production location 40–43
8. Creating excellence in digital technology research, development and innovation 44–47
9. Introducing digital education to all phases of life 48–53
10. Creating a Digital Agency as a modern centre of excellence 54–57