C O R P O R AT E
Co-Working and Offices
in the House of IT Security
The health and future prospects of our econo-
my depend on IT security as a fundamental
enabler” technology. Artificial intelligence,
digitalization, and connected infrastructures
all need security. One way to stimulate inno-
vation in this and other fields is co-working:
Knowledge workers come together in spaces
shared with their peers and professionals from
other enterprises and organizations. A study on
co-working by the Fraunhofer IAO has revealed
that co-working spaces have a measurable
impact on innovation. Many companies have
already realized the potential of the concept for
gaining a strategic advantage in their market.
In addition to providing much-needed ad-hoc
space for teams and project work and impor-
tant all-inclusive services, co-working spaces
create an inspiring environment that is proven
to boost the innovative output of project teams
and inspire a more independent, responsible,
and self-driven style of working. The other
advantages of co-working spaces include:
■ Professional office spaces fully equipped
with the required infrastructure
■ Meeting venues for shared use
■ Completely furnished communal spaces, in-
cluding kitchens, a lounge, and bar
■ Extremely flexible leases in terms of space
and lease duration
Breaking with the usual open-to-all formula of
regular shared office spaces, the House of IT
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Security is dedicated to a single area of work:
the eponymous IT security. It will only lease
space to companies, researchers, and official
institutions working for a safer and more
secure IT world. The new building enables the
installation of top-flight building automation
and security technology, including redundant
fiber-optic connections and modern access
controls. The elegant architecture will house
premium workplaces, IT security labs, and
communal spaces with lots of amenities.
Compared to other co-working spaces, the
House of IT Security enables calm and concen-
trated work in a relaxed atmosphere; separate
offices and open-plan spaces ranging from
200 to 500 sqm are available.
By combining a range of actors in one focused
physical beacon” for IT security, the new
location will form a completely novel pool of
expertise and competencies. Tenants can foster
invaluable networks with other IT experts,
especially from Karlsruhe’s vibrant IT security
community, and seize opportunities for new
inter-company co-operation. Wibu-Systems
is committed to pushing IT security research
and progress by bringing together and actively
supporting leading research institutes and
enterprises working in the field.
The place to be:
Wibu-Systems in Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe has established itself as one of
Europe’s top-four IT hubs, bringing together
an exceptional pool of IT competence with
approx. 4,200 IT companies in the city. The
region’s unique advantage is maintained by
three centers of competence working on IT
security and computer science departments
regularly topping the academic rankings and
educating the IT professionals of the future.
The House of IT Security is already seen and
supported as a great addition to the state’s
business ecosystem by all its local Karlsruhe
partners (KIT, KA-IT-SI, FZI, CyberForum, Cy-
berwehr Baden-Wuerttemberg) and industry
associations like bitkom and the VDMA.
Wibu-Systems has deliberately located its
new facilities in the heart of Karlsruhe, near
the high-speed rail station and with excellent
local transport connections. The Citypark
located only 100 m away is a perfect place to
relax, and local restaurateurs offer a range of
cuisines for every taste.
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You can request more information or share
your feedback with us by taking five minutes
of your time and completing our feedback form
at wibu.com/hoits. We are interested in what
you have to say even if you are not looking to
join the House of IT Security. Thank you!