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We publish two newsletters, the DDS Software Newsletter (contains all news about DDS Logistics, DDS Cloud + DDS Archive) and the DDS Data Protect Newsletter (contains everything about DDS data protection).
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· Customer Service 05.04.2024
New remote maintenance: "DDS - Rustdesk"A cyber security incident at the manufacturer Anydesk in February prompted us to actively warn our customers about the potential risks of the use of Anydesk. Due to what we consider to be inadequate communication with the manufacturer, we have replaced Anydesk in less than 2 weeks with a self-developed solution (based on Rustdesk).
Key-Features:- · Independence from third-party manufacturers
- · Switching servers are operated by DDS
- · Location of all services in Germany
- · Particularly high security thanks to closed user groups defined by DDS
- · Encrypted communication
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· Cloud 05.05.2024
Update of the online server.The online servers receive additional features:
Improved security:- · Authentication with 2 factors (MFA)
- · Renewal of the firewall
- · Enlarged backup memory
- · Prevention of access from problematic third countries
Improved performance:- · New hardware with data centre M2 storage
- · More RAM and faster processors
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· Data protection 23.06.2023
Windows10 security updatesAs of now, Windows10 has only one version that will continue to receive security updates (22H2). We recommend all Windows 10 users to check their installed version and update if necessary.
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· Logistics 02.05.2024
Shipment tracking - new feature in DDS WebConnect OnlineAutomated shipment tracking (e-mail dispatch on status change with link to status website) for predefined statuses from your in-house system. New feature in your customer portal now online.
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· DDS 07.07.2023
DDS research project in the field of AI + BMBFDragon Data Solutions was already commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research with a research project in the field of AI in 2020. Now we are also allowed to "decorate" our services with the BSFZ-Seal.
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· Data protection 17.04.2024
Top GDPR fines- 75.000 € Company (Germany) - Sick notes in the e-mail distribution list
- 145.000 € Consultancy firm (Spain) - Failure to encrypt a USB stick
- 79.107.101 € Enel Energia S.p.A. (Italy) - Insufficient protection of a CRM system database
- 10.000.000 € Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. (Netherland) - Violation of information obligations and data subject rights
- 32.000.000 € AMAZON FRANCE LOGISTIQUE (France) - Disproportionate surveillance of employees
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· Data protection 26.05.2023
Whistleblower Protection Act - What companies must do now:Above all, companies with usually more than 50 employees are affected by the Whistleblower Protection Act ("HinSchG"). They will have to set up and operate internal whistleblowing units as of the entry into force in June 2023.