The technological focus of the competence network GIQS e.V. is concentrated on the development of information and communication technologies suited for the application in inter enterprise quality-, health- and crisis management within the agri-food sector. The network is charged to facilitate cooperation activities between private and public authorities coming from scientific, economic and administrative organisations. Thereby it is the purport of GIQS networking to erase obstacles between companies, production levels and national borders in order to enhance the quality management of the organisations in question.