DATAGROUP is the first provider to introduce electronic files for BAföG in
education support offices

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DATAGROUP is the first provider to introduce electronic files for BAföG in
education support offices

04.06.2024 / 07:30 CET/CEST
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Pliezhausen, 4 June 2024. DATAGROUP, the leading provider of specialized
software for BAföG (state-sponsored student support scheme) applications
which is already used by most of the German states, has introduced
electronic files. This solution allows users to digitally process records,
which supports mobile working and provides a basis for automation processes.
The introduction is a major step in the digitalization of student finance
and offers the possibility to fully digitalize the delivery of documents in
a next step.

DATAGROUP has introduced a fully integrated electronic file for BAföG
applications at a first education support office. Already today, DATAGROUP
is the leading provider of programs for processing student support schemes
(BAföG and AFBG) throughout Germany. The software is used by
Studierendenwerke (student services organizations) and municipal offices and
is gradually being complemented by electronic files. Its introduction takes
offices to a new level in terms of digitalization, whilst providing the
basis for future automation in educational support in Germany.

Documents can be digitally accessed with the help of electronic files which
also facilitates mobile working outside of offices. Scanned paper documents
are adopted into the process in accordance with the legal framework so that
the paper records can be destroyed thereafter. Documents received
electronically help to skip the tedious step of having to print them which
eases the workload significantly and makes work more sustainable. The
development has been substantially supported by the Studierendenwerk
Darmstadt thanks to innovative ideas and tests. In a second step it is
planned to also digitalize the delivery of official letters and
correspondence to the applicants by having these documents delivered to
their central BundID account, as far as they use it for communication with
the BAföG offices. Making use of paper or a delivery by post is definitely a
thing of the past.

Ben Kopfer, Head of Student Finance & IT at the Studierendenwerk Darmstadt
A.ö.R. says: 'The implementation of electronic files in the BAföG process is
an important step in the ongoing digitalization of student finance in our
house. The extensive functions and a clearly structured file management
enable us to process BAföG applications more efficiently and to make an
important contribution to accelerate the entire process.'

About DATAGROUP

DATAGROUP is one of the leading German IT service providers. Some 3,500
employees at locations across Germany design, implement, and operate IT
infrastructures and business applications. With its CORBOX product,
DATAGROUP is a full-service provider, supporting global IT workplaces for
medium and large enterprises as well as public authorities. DATAGROUP is
growing organically and through acquisitions. The acquisition strategy is
particularly noted for its optimal integration of new companies. DATAGROUP
is actively participating in the consolidation process with its 'buy and
turn around' and its 'buy and build' strategy.

Contact

Sarah Berger-Niemann
Corporate Communications
presse@datagroup.de


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   Language:       English
   Company:        DATAGROUP SE
                   Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 7
                   72124 Pliezhausen
                   Germany
   Phone:          +49 (0)7127 970 000
   Fax:            +49 (0)7127 970 033
   Internet:       www.datagroup.de
   ISIN:           DE000A0JC8S7
   WKN:            A0JC8S
   Indices:        Scale 30
   Listed:         Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf,
                   Frankfurt (Scale), Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate
                   Exchange; London
   EQS News ID:    1916549

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