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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
How can cities protect the environment and save money at the same time?
Siemens answers with a study on sustainable urban infrastructure in London. more

The book "Innovative Minds – A Look Inside Siemens’ Idea Machine" reveals how innovations take shape at Siemens.

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Prof. Dr. Hermann Requardt, Member of the Corporate Executive Committee of Siemens AG and Head of Corporate Technology: "Companies characterized by a culture of innovation learn to think out of the box and are often skeptical of traditional methods. Competence, teamwork, and a problem-solving perspective are their ideals - the human catalyst that makes ideas burn bright."
From the editorial, "We have Ignition" in the Fall 2006 issue of Pictures of the Future

Approximately 32,500 Siemens employees at locations in over 30 countries are employed in research and development. In fiscal 2007, we increased our spending on the development of new products, systems and solutionsn to €3,4 billions*. The Corporate Department Corporate Technology received about 7 percent. With more than 2,500 employees worldwide, Corporate Technology has a leading role to play within Siemens’ R&D operations. It acts as an international network of competencies and a worldwide partner for innovations for the Siemens Groups and Regional Companies.

* Continuing operations.

Innovations for megacities

In 2007, for the first time in history, more people will live in cities than in rural areas. Megacities are the critical focal point for the challenges of the 21st century. As a result, the need for intelligent solutions for efficient and effective infrastructures – e.g. in the fields of energy, water, industrial production and transport, building technology and security – is now greater than ever before. more

Innovations have always been a decisive element in Siemens' business strategy. Learn about how they develop and which important trends we have identified in our scenarios of the future. more