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Lately, the advancing digitalization has brought numerous benefits to many companies, from more efficient work processes to completely new business models. Unfortunately, however, various benefits also come with risks, especially in terms of enterprise security. 🔐   In his guest article for GRC Viewpoint, our Director Enterprise Security, Helge Poel, explains why agile working environments might be considered a threat to enterprise security and why employee education should be the key priority for fighting security threats. 🛡️   Check out the full article via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gWQWzkZG

Our half-year results are out – and they are strong 💪   ZEAL has completed a strong first half of the year with double-digit growth across the board: revenue climbed by 40 percent to € 76.8 million! The number of new customers increased by 70 percent to 592 thousand. And our EBITDA was up 46 percent YoY to € 20.1 million.   Compared to the previous year, billings from lotteries increased by 23 percent to € 507.1 million, while revenue from lotteries jumped by 33 percent to € 68.0 million. The significant growth in our lottery business was mainly driven by the increase of monthly active users (MAU) and average billings per user (ABPU).   Our highlights for the first half-year of 2024 at a glance: ◾ Revenue on group level up by 40 % to € 76.8 million ◾ Lottery billings increase by 23 % to € 507.1 million ◾ Lottery revenue up 33 % to € 68.0 million ◾ 592,000 new registered customers (70 % YoY) ◾ EBITDA up by 46 % to € 20.1 million   Due to the good interim results, we confirm the forecast published on March 20, 2024.   Read the full report on our corporate website at: https://lnkd.in/g2SmBHrh

In an interview with Dr. Thomas Vöhringer-Kuhnt from Lead UX Podcast, our Team Lead Research, Dr. Michael Langmaack, reveals what good leadership has to do with hiking and how Henry Ford paved the way for customer-based, smart product development. 🥾 🎒   Listen to the full interview at the following link: https://lnkd.in/e8yQZSbv   What does good leadership mean to you? Tell us in the comments! ⤵️

We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our product family: with Traumhausverlosung, we are organizing the very first raffle of a real house in Germany, EVER!  🏡   The first dream house to be won is a four-bedroom house with a beach view right next to the Baltic Sea, which offers modern design on 139 square meters of living space. We are delighted to have partnered with the interior design experts from SCHÖNER WOHNEN-Kollektion who have decked the house with high-quality furniture and accessories. 🛋️ 🪑 🛏️   The first property of Traumhausverlosung is guaranteed to be drawn in November this year, regardless of the number of participants; the second house will be launched immediately afterwards. And what’s amazing: With every ticket sold, players of Traumhausverlosung make a contribution to social projects. For the first dream house, donations will be made to DKMS Deutschland. We will announce the amount donated to DKMS through our Traumhausverlosung after the raffle of the first dream house in November.    Thank you to all great colleagues of #teamzeal who have worked tirelessly to make this happen. 🙏   Stay tuned for more!  🎉   More information is available at www.traumhausverlosung.de. 

We are looking for a Product Manager (f/m/x) to join our team. In this specific role you will be part of a cross-functional team being responsible for making our ambition become a reality - to develop a new category-leading charity lottery. If you are interested please reach out to Steph von Platen 🚀

How does change management work in an existing team? What are the opportunities and challenges of a structural realignment? All these questions and more are discussed by Mareen Döring, our VP Engineering & Business Systems, in an interview with programmier.bar. 👩💻 Are you curious to find out why the change from multifunctional to specialized expert teams was exactly the right step for Mareen and her team? Then check out the latest episode of programmier.bar: https://lnkd.in/ej2vv3pG

Meet our team that makes dreams come true! Our Charity Lottery team has big plans and is working on exciting new and existing products for you. 😇 Start-up spirit and e-commerce expertise come together in this team. Here, founders, project and product managers, marketing experts, glam managers, financial experts and software developers, public policy performers and data scientists work together to develop products that fill gaps in the market, speak right to the hearts of our target groups and serve a good cause. Stay tuned for further updates! 🤐 Would you like to be part of such a great team at #teamzeal? Then take a look at our open positions now and apply! https://lnkd.in/edGpA7hx

As the market leader for online lotteries in Germany, we are fully aware of our role model function and responsibility in terms of environmental protection. 🌳🌿 For this reason, we launched the sustainable lottery club "Das Grüne Glück" a few years ago. Together with our former partner Eden Reforestation Project, we have planted over 1 million trees worldwide thanks to the help of our loyal customers. 🌍 Unfortunately, climate change doesn’t stop at German borders. Our local forests suffer from bark beetles, extreme weather events and more. That’s why we are proud to announce that, as of now, we are focusing on a new heartfelt project: Saving the German Forest! To this end, we have a strong partner at our side in Aktion Baum - Non-Profit Organisation, which, like us, is also based in Hamburg. Together, we will host the sustainable lottery club “Das Grüne Glück” (english: The Green Happiness), available in our web shops at LOTTO24 and Tipp24. With each tip, players donate to reforest native trees all over Germany while at the same time determining the extent of their own efforts. Of course, there is also the chance to hit the jackpot while saving the environment. 💸 By means of this new cooperation, we not only want to do good, but also raise awareness for the situation of German forests. For more information, visit  https://lnkd.in/gdeVgKXm

"Sustainability & Diversity" in tech – our motto for this years' #techcamp Hamburg. On stage in St Paulis Klubhaus, hosted by us, many like minded tech experts shared inspiring content and talks. Dimitris, one of our Fullstack Developer, kicked it off with a talk about Green Bytes and how enhancing web vitals contribute to environmental sustainability. Our partners from Netlight took us on an accessibility journey through Alices' Wonderland or better say A11yland. Another highlight was our panel on #diversity, #equity and #inclusion in the tech industry with our panellists, Founder and Global Community Director of Women in DevOps Lauren, DEI Coach and Associate Manager at Netlight Jörn, as well as a our VP Engineering & Business Systems Mareen. They shared insights on inclusive hiring practices, tips for leaders regarding allyship and talent development as well as key elements to create a genuine workforce diversification. Ultimately, of course, the interpersonal exchange and networking were also great. Who participated as well and what did you find most inspiring? 💡 🚀

When the who's who from the HR tech, recruiting and employer branding world meets in Berlin, then it's time for the EMBRACE Festival again. 🎉 This years topic: "Tech, Data & Purpose" to recruit and retain. Our colleagues Justine and Caterina attended various keynotes, masterclasses, and panel talks where the latest trends and experiences in the people and culture world were shared. We are going home with lots of new contacts, insights and are looking forward to the next year already! 🚀 #ef24 #peopleandculture #teamzeal