The Fraunhofer ESK undertakes applied research and development with a focus on self-organizing communications. Its mission is to simplify the operation and administration of complex communications system technologies in the networked world of the future. The activities of the Fraunhofer ESK are segmented into the automotive, carrier systems and applications businesses. The institute offers its customers – automobile manufacturers and suppliers, players in the telecommunications industry and users of communications solutions – research and development services backed by extensive expertise and experience in the fields of local communications systems, access networks and software methodology.

Goldmedia consults national and international clients in the fields of media, entertainment and telecommunications. Goldmedia offers market and competitive analysis, forecasts as well as strategic consulting services, and the implementation of new business models. Goldmedia-Group: Goldmedia GmbH Media Consulting & Research, Goldmedia Sales & Services GmbH and Goldmedia Custom Research GmbH. Goldmedia was founded in 1998. The Company's head office is in Berlin.