"The Sectoral e-Business W@tch" (SeBW) studies the diffusion and impact of ICT and e-business on enterprises, industries and the economy in general. It highlights barriers for a wider or faster uptake of ICT and identifies public policy challenges arising from these developments. Current studies focus on the following sectors: the chemical industry, steel, furniture, retail, transport & logistics, and banking. The DIW’s major responsibility is the analysis of ICT driver and impacts, and ICT and energy consumption.