Industry

The L3S Research Center is focusing on all aspects of both technology as well as basic and applied research in the areas of knowledge, information and learning. As industry partners, our thrust is towards addressing the issues that are important for companies. L3S is a catalyst for forward-looking technology transfer. Our strength is a result of expertise in applications-oriented research and years of experience in industry. Our business segments are:

• Semantic Web and Digital Libraries
  We provide consultancy and develop customized solutions for the design, integration and cross-linking of digital library systems. Our semantic technologies enable more efficient access to a company’s internal information and insightful analysis in new contexts.
• Technology Enhanced Learning
  Our innovative tools support companies in the establishment of learning processes aligned with business processes; thereby enabling organizations to rapidly improve the competencies of their employees according to the changing demands of business requirements.
• Distributed Systems and Networking
  We support companies in the development of service oriented, trustworthy and secure infrastructures and the usage of modern resource sharing technologies.

Our technical competence allows us to support companies in identifying relevant technologies and developing market oriented strategies. L3S develops tailor-made solutions for a company’s digital content, geared to meet requirements and offering a rapid return on investment. We provide impartial advice, independent of products and manufacturers, and also have competence in the field of open source software.

The long lasting background of our team allows us to understand customer needs better and to view them from a number of perspectives and arrive at multi-faceted solutions. Our competences are enhanced and complemented by our memberships in various European Networks.