Research, development and manufacture of computer-assisted technology programs, products, applications, solutions and services, development and trade of products as well as provision of services and consulting in the fields of technology, information technology and electronic media, further provision of consulting services in the areas of management, business management, analysis, process optimization, project workflows and business models, as well as all activities directly or indirectly related thereto; may establish branches and subsidiaries, participate in other companies, acquire or establish similar or related companies, may acquire, encumber, manage and sell its own and/or third-party assets, including real estate and securities, as well as patents, trademarks, technical and industrial know-how, may also provide financing for its own or third-party account, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.