On 19 May 2026, eco’s topDNS Initiative hosted the 13th in a series of topDNS Best Practice webinars, focusing on how trusted notifier approaches can contribute to more effective and scalable abuse handling across the Internet infrastructure ecosystem.

According to eco, the latest BKA German Cybercrime Situation Report 2025 confirms that the cyber threat situation remains serious. DDoS attacks, in particular, are on the rise. At the same time, the eco IT Security Survey 2026 reveals significant shortcomings in the IT emergency management of many companies.

The two-day Tech Show Frankfurt 2026: eco brought together the Internet industry with key partners, featuring engaging panel discussions and in-depth exchanges. The focus was on digital sovereignty, AI infrastructures, edge computing and the future of Germany as a data centre hub.

eco will be represented at OWF 2026. Sidonie Krug will host two sessions on digital transformation, the role of the digital economy as a driver of growth, and how Germany can create new value in the age of AI.

On 11 May 2026, eco’s topDNS Initiative, together with the Global Cyber Alliance and MANRS, hosted the 12th topDNS Best Practice webinar, focusing on Internet routing security as a critical but often overlooked enterprise supply chain risk.

The Security Competence Group of eco Association is undergoing a change in leadership: Max Röttgermann from Deutsche Telekom is taking over as head of the group, succeeding Oliver Dehning, who has played a key role in shaping the group since 2014.

A new position paper from the Internet industry highlights the key obstacles now facing the sector: grid connections, electricity prices and viable framework conditions are becoming decisive factors for the expansion of data centres in Germany. Without swift implementation of energy policy measures, there is a risk that investments will move elsewhere.

On the occasion of World Password Day, eco Association is publishing a representative YouGov survey showing that the traditional password is increasingly losing its role as the sole security mechanism. Nevertheless, the majority of Germans still consider their online passwords to be secure.

Artificial intelligence is significantly changing the demands placed on data centres. Sascha Horn, Regional Strategic Account Manager for DACH at Vertiv and a speaker at this year’s DCES, explains which adaptations are necessary and why a rethink in infrastructure planning is unavoidable.

From high-availability networks to modern security solutions: dacoso GmbH supports companies and public authorities in the DACH region in securing critical infrastructures. In this interview, Stefan Hofmann, the company’s Chief Sales Officer, provides insights into typical use cases, among other topics.

dotmagazine is an international online magazine covering Internet industry topics, featuring articles from members and partners. Intelligence, interconnection and trust: this edition focuses on the pillars shaping next-generation data centre infrastructure.

The interim assessment of digital policy after just under a year of the German federal government’s tenure is mixed: in the eco Digitalpuls, the Association of the Internet Industry evaluates key digital policy initiatives across six areas of action. The results show that, despite initial progress, German digital policy still lacks impact.

The Federal Cabinet has approved the three-month retention period of IP addresses. eco warns of legal risks, questionable effectiveness, and significant burdens for companies as well as for Germany as a digital business location.

Ahead of the eco Data Centre Expert Summit, Karsten Paeth (ABB) explains ABB’s role in data centre infrastructure. From planning and operations to grid integration, Paeth highlights the challenges posed by exponential growth and the solutions required.

In this exclusive webinar held by InterNetX, Sedo, and eco – Association of the Internet Industry we unpacked the findings of the Global Domain Report 2026, created through the dynamic partnership between InterNetX and Sedo.

Ahead of the upcoming trilogue negotiations on the European CSAM Regulation, eco is calling for a clear commitment to voluntary measures as well as greater regulatory coherence in the ongoing legislative process.

The Alliance for the Strengthening Digital Infrastructures, founded under the umbrella of eco – Association of the Internet Industry, announces a change in the role of spokesperson. Dr. Béla Waldhauser is handing over the role of spokesperson to Volker Ludwig, SVP and Managing Director Central Europe at Digital Realty.

At ICANN85 in Mumbai, Thomas Rickert, Director Names & Numbers at eco – Association of the Internet Industry, sat down with Martin Kuechenthal of LEMARIT, to discuss how companies can prepare for the upcoming round of new gTLD applications.

At ICANN85 in Mumbai, Thomas Rickert, Director Names & Numbers at eco – Association of the Internet Industry, sat down with Sanjeev Sharma of Tucows to discuss how the registry is gearing up for the next round of new gTLDs, slated for April 2026.

As cyber threats grow more automated and sophisticated, how do organisations stay ahead? In this interview, Carel Bitter, CEO of Spamhaus Technology, discusses how large-scale data analysis, machine learning and collaborative intelligence models are helping to identify threats earlier and more accurately — and what the next five years may bring for the cybersecurity landscape.

The Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany regards Hesse’s data centre strategy as a significant boost for the region’s digital sector. It highlights the strategic expansion and a multi-faceted approach as particular strengths. At the same time, the industry believes there is still a need for clarification regarding energy infrastructure, grid connectivity and the specific role of local authorities.

dotmagazine is an international online magazine covering Internet industry topics, featuring articles from members and partners. This particular edition explores how Europe’s data centres and digital infrastructure are transforming into resilient, adaptive ecosystems, addressing energy constraints, security challenges, and the growing need for sovereignty in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.

eco warns of a paradigm shift towards active network manipulation and calls for clear constitutional safeguards.

The European Parliament paves the way for less bureaucracy in AI – eco now calls for consistent implementation, greater legal certainty and innovation-friendly regulation.

The Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany, operating under the umbrella of eco – Association of the Internet Industry, welcomes key elements of the German federal government’s National Data Centre Strategy, which is set to be adopted by the cabinet today. In particular, the target of doubling data centre capacity by 2030 and quadrupling AI capacity sends an important signal for competitiveness and digital sovereignty from the industry’s perspective.

With the expiry of the temporary exemption for voluntary chat control set to expire on 3 April 2026, the European Union faces a legal gap in the voluntary detection of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online. Following the failure of the EU Council and the European Parliament to agree on an extension of the exemption, pressure is mounting to find a swift and long-term solution for voluntary proactive measures by service providers within the framework of the trilogue negotiations on the CSAM Regulation.

As AI workloads and high-density computing loads change how data centers operate, transparency and control over infrastructure are becoming increasingly important. In the interview, James Stuart from Nlyte Software explains how modern DCIM platforms are evolving into real-time intelligence layers.

In this conversation, Patrick Donaldson, Director, RSP Sales at Identity Digital, explains why Identity Digital is a strong backend Registry Services Provider (RSP) for new top-level domain (gTLD) applicants, highlighting its infrastructure, experience, security, and distribution network.

Ahead of the European Parliament’s vote on the report on artificial intelligence and copyright, eco points out that the existing European legal framework already provides a balanced basis for AI development and the protection of rights holders.

The Digital Omnibus offers an important opportunity to reduce the growing complexity of European digital regulation.