Manuel Liesenfeld

Manuel Liesenfeld, Head of the Public Sector Division at Bechtle AG, shares insights from his extensive experience in public administration and digital technology. He discusses the rising importance of digital sovereignty in the European public sector, underscoring how it drives the need for resilient IT systems. The conversation delves into Bechtle's partnership with Nextcloud to provide open source solutions, the fast-evolving landscape of public procurement, and the promising yet cautious integration of AI in public services. Liesenfeld emphasizes a citizen-first approach in IT innovation.