Thomas Krause is employed at eOperations Switzerland Ltd, serving as Product Manager NEST - a leading provider of business solutions for tax administrations in German-speaking Switzerland - while also heading the office of the Digital Tax Association (VDS). He studied business with a focus on taxation and auditing in Germany. After graduation he gained hands-on experience in Switzerland—working, among others, for Ringler Informatik Ltd (e-Tax complete solutions), the Zurich Cantonal Tax Office and Kendris Ltd.
The Case: Future quantum computers may be able to crack the encryption that currently protects passwords, bank accounts and private communications. The Commentary: Data encrypted today could be stored by hackers and decrypted in the future once quantum technology becomes powerful enough.
The Case: The Swiss Science Council (SCC) sees significant strategic opportunities for Switzerland regarding data research and compute-intensive research. The Commentary: In their most recent report, the SSC highlights the potential for the further development of existing academic computing infrastructures in a targeted and sustainable way so growing demands can…
The Case: Swiss cloud service providers may increasingly be exposed to the jurisdictional reach of US law enforcement authorities. The Commentary: Both scholarly debates and policy debates concerning the US CLOUD Act and its implications for Switzerland’s digital sovereignty have gained renewed prominence. There is a growing argument for the…
The Case: A thriving digital hub depends on expertise, diversity as well as smart governance. The Commentary: In a new position paper economiesuisse outlines how Switzerland can achieve digital sovereignty – not via isolation, but by means of informed technology choices, robust risk management and the ability to act decisively…
The Case: The MSK project has been designated as a key project of the Federal Administration’s digital transformation and IT portfolio. The Commentary: The decision was taken by the Federal Chancellor on 1 April 2026 after a consultation with the Conference of Secretaries General. Link
The Case: Demographic change has been intensifying the labour shortage in Switzerland. As the baby boomer generation is retiring, significantly fewer young people are entering the labour market, so increasing productivity will be crucial in order to safeguard long-term prosperity. The Commentary: Generative artificial intelligence offers promising opportunities to address…
The Case: The Swiss Confederation is expanding EasyGov.swiss into the central digital platform for businesses in Switzerland. The Commentary: As part of the strategic realignment and modernization of EasyGov, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) conducted a public procurement procedure. The digital services required for the development and further…
The Case: The draft Federal Act on Communication Platforms and Search Engines (VE-KomPG) marks Switzerland’s first comprehensive attempt to regulate online platforms and is closely aligned with the Digital Services Act (DSA) – formally Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a Single Market for Digital Service The Commentary: While the proposal is…
The Case: The increasing use of cloud services by banks and securities firms offers significant operational benefits but at the same time also heightens dependency on external providers and concentration risks. FINMA’s Risk Monitor 2025 (17 November 2025) highlights growing reliance on a small number of central ICT and SaaS…
The Case: A new study by the KOF Institute at ETH Zurich reveals for the first time which professions in Switzerland have been particularly affected by ChatGPT and similar AI systems. The Commentary: Since late 2022 unemployment has been rising significantly faster in occupations with high AI exposure, with young…
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The Case: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Swiss-Pakistani executive Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General, making her the first woman to lead the global airline body. She will take over in November 2026 from Willie Walsh, former CEO of Aer Lingus and British Airways.
The Case: The criminal proceedings arising from the PostAuto subsidy fraud scandal are expected to be heard by the Bern Economic Criminal Court in 2027. Although a hearing date has not yet been set, the trial is anticipated to take place in the second half of the year given the…
The Case: UBS has disclosed a 5.001% stake in Dottikon ES, held cumulatively through several investment funds, according to a filing published by the Swiss-listed specialty chemicals company recently. The Commentary: Dottikon ES, which is headquartered in Dottikon in the canton of Aargau and is majority-owned by Markus Blocher, develops…
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