The FTK is a cross-sectoral Research Institute with focus on the application of information and communication technologies. The institute based in Dortmund and Pfungstadt provides Research, Development and Qualification, as well as Consulting for companies and institutions. FTKs Research, Development and Knowledge Transfer are mainly based on the following topics: Digitalization and networking in and of companies (Industry 4.0, Collaboration), IT- Security, eLearning & Qualification, Gamification, Long Term Preservation of Digital Information and eCommerce, Marketing & Web Development.