Required data conversions are not performed until the data is actually accessed. The interfaces work so fast that interactive multimedia use is possible without any significant delay in time. CEC Karlsruhe has been testing and developing software technology for distributed computer systems since 1987. In 1995 the CEC Karlsruhe, through support of the EC, was expanded to become the European center for applied research of the entire group and now bears the title, European Applied Research Center. The CEC Karlsruhe attaches particular importance to market related research.
Every project is conducted jointly with the customers.
Together, prototypes are developed which are then used in trial projects. Special attention is given to technology transfer.