Digital Infrastructures

Digital infrastructures are our DNA and the foundation of digitalisation. Alongside the Frankfurt Internet exchange point DE-CIX, we are a core part of the industry and, with initiatives such as the Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany, we promote the exchange on locational conditions between politics and the industry.

Digitalisation and Sustainability

Digital services and technologies are part of the solution in tackling climate change and shaping a sustainable future. Together with our members, we promote knowledge and exchange on pragmatic solutions within the framework of various projects and initiatives, e.g. for more energy and resource efficiency of data centres and sustainable programming.

Digital Responsibility & Standards

eco stands for an Internet with responsibility. For 25 years, we have been working together with partners from the industry, politics and civil society to promote digitalisation that serves people. We advocate social values and standards, be it in the context of our commitment to the European cloud infrastructure project Gaia-X, in the scope of a standardisation roadmap for AI, or with self-regulatory initiatives such as our eco Complaints Office, which deals with unwanted online content.

IT Security & Trust

Trust is the key to the success of digitalisation. As such, IT security is one of eco's core topics. With our Security Competence Group and within the framework of various initiatives, we are committed to systematically strengthening and extending the security and integrity of the Internet and its services. With the eco External Data Protection Officer service, we support our members in all matters relating to data protection.

New Work & Digital Education

Digital skills are the prerequisite for professional success and social participation amongst all age groups. Through activities such as the New Work Competence Group and the Ladies in Tech initiative, eco is committed to diversity and equal opportunities and is also involved in an array of projects, such as promoting digital education and media literacy as part of the German federal government's Digital Summit.

Cloud Computing & digitale Geschäftsmodelle

Digitalisation is leading to a fundamental change in value creation. With Service-Meister and Gaia-X, we are participating in two flagship projects that support German SMEs, in particular on their path to the digital future. These initiatives promote AI-based approaches and transparent, secure cloud services. The EuroCloud Association under the umbrella of eco is committed to promoting the adoption and needs-based provision of cloud services.

Internet of Things

For a long time now, the digital industry has not only been comprised of Internet companies. The digital transformation is leading to more and more classic industrial sectors evolving into digital companies. In our IoT and Mobility Competence Groups, we are particularly active in promoting exchange and networking between the various sectors. With our studies, white papers and roundtables, we accompany current developments and debates: for example, in the field of the Smart City.

Domains, Names & Numbers

Domains and IP addresses regulate the allocation and logic of the Internet. An industry of domain providers and service providers has formed around this structure. The eco Names & Numbers Competence Group brings together more than 120 companies in the domain industry. We promote exchange through our topDNS initiative and our engagement in the international ICANN Forum.

Further Topics

On our topics page you will find eco initiatives, our projects and current news. We have a range of Competence Groups in which you are cordially invited to participate! We look forward to getting to know you, so please feel free to contact us!