Interview with Sascha Schimmler, Senior Manager Offensive Application Security DACH at NVISO Most companies have already established effective protective shields for their IT systems. In the field of operational technology (OT), however, the situation is often quite different. Realistically replicated test environments...

The eco Alliance welcomes the EU Commission’s intention to allow Member States to introduce an industrial electricity price. The initiative, founded by the eco Association, is now calling on the German federal government to act swiftly and include data centres in the electricity price compensation scheme, as announced in the coalition agreement.

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The German federal government reports 31,536 reports of child sexual abuse material in its latest evaluation report for 2024 – fewer than in the record year of 2023, but still significantly higher than in all previous years. The figures correspond to the latest reports from the eco Complaints Office.

Together with eleven co-exhibitors, eco presented itself at this year's Tech Show Frankfurt on 4 and 5 June and helped shape the official trade fair programme with a total of seven panel discussions. In addition to providing content, the eco joint stand with an on-site barista served as a central point of contact for anyone...

With AI Gigafactories, the EU aims to catch up in AI development. At least one of the planned super data centres is supposed to be built in Germany — according to the federal government's goal. eco supports this initiative but warns of a bureaucratic obstacle hurdle.  

Email remains the backbone of digital communication. But this is precisely where its central weakness lies: billions of emails are sent every day – a significant proportion of which are fake, fraudulent or incorrectly authenticated. This is why the eco Association and the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) are committed to strengthening email security through concrete technical measures and the comprehensive implementation of established standards.

In this interview, Constantin Schröder, CEO of synetics GmbH, explains how the company has used the i-doit solution to create a platform that helps to bridge the difficult gap between compliance and the shortage of IT specialists. Mr Schröder, please explain briefly what i-doit is and what requirements your customers...

As part of the Nordic Domain Days 2025 in Stockholm, the topDNS Initiative by eco, in cooperation with iQ Global, hosted the conference’s annual Abuse Workshop. This event brought together key players from the field of Internet infrastructure, including registries, registrars, hosting providers and ISPs.

In view of the growing threat posed by ransomware, eco – Association of the Internet Industry is calling for the consistent implementation of “security by design” and a significant rethink of cyber resilience in companies. Although investigative authorities are doing valuable work in investigating cyber attacks, private...

The planned tax relief measures are long overdue, but are an absolutely correct step to move Germany forward as a business location. In the currently strained economic situation, the draft legislation marks a decisive turning point to promote growth – regardless of whether it concerns a large corporation or a family business.

The eco – Association of the Internet Industry has strongly criticised the initiative by Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer to introduce a digital tax in the form of a “platform solidarity levy”.

The EU is pushing ahead with the expansion of AI. Central to this is the Code of Practice for General Purpose AI – a set of rules for implementing the EU AI Act. As a founding member of EuroISPA, eco is committed to practical framework conditions.

From safeguarding email communications to owning your domain and fostering collaborative cyber defense, discover how to future-proof your digital core in the May issue of dotmagazine.

OT devices – and their security – urgently need to step out of the shadow of traditional business IT. After all, OT is now connected, vulnerable and business-critical. A rethink is needed: eco's Security and IoT Competence Groups have taken on this task and raised awareness of the issue with a dedicated event.

How e-invoicing puts the focus on email deliverability.

From the perspective of eco Association, the recent court decision brings important clarity to a central debate concerning the use of personal data in the context of AI training. At the same time, the association emphasises that uniform European regulations remain essential to enable innovation in Europe.

As part of the Table.Briefing “Digital Sovereignty Forum”, eco Managing Director Alexander Rabe describes how key principles of digital sovereignty can strengthen Europe’s capacity for innovation.

Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) are security protocol extensions for the Domain Name System (DNS) that were developed to ensure the integrity and authenticity of DNS data. The eco E-Mail, Anti-Abuse and Names & Numbers Competence Groups have long been committed to the rapid and widespread introduction and...

The DIRECTIONS (Data Protection Certification for Educational Information Systems) research project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), has reached an important milestone: in May 2025, the first voluntary commitment to protect pupils' personal data will be published. More transparency...

With the appointment of Jan Lange as the new CEO and Managing Director, TelemaxX Telekommunikation GmbH not only gains an experienced leader – the company’s engagement within the eco Alliance also receives a new face. In this interview, he talks about his vision, trends and innovations in the data centre industry.

eco – Association of the Internet Industry, InterNetX, and Sedo hosted an enlightening session exploring the ever-changing landscape of the domain industry. In this recorded webinar, attendees gained invaluable insights directly from domain experts and received firsthand access to the key findings of the Global Domain...

The eco Data Centre Expert Summit 2025 in Mainz offered compelling insights into the dynamic development of the data centre industry and once again underlined the key role of digital infrastructures for Germany's future.

Flowers, jewellery or small gifts: Mother's Day is approaching - and online retail is booming. But where the shopping mood is rising, risks are also lurking. eco Association of the Internet Industry warns: Fake shops are currently luring many buyers into their traps again - often through advertising on social networks. Too...

Oliver Süme, Chair of the Board of eco, comments on the planned structure of the new Ministry of Digitalisation as outlined in the recently published organisational decree by the German federal government. Süme calls on the new federal government to quickly provide greater clarity regarding the subordinate agencies of this ministry and to consider data protection and data usage as interconnected issues.

eco congratulates the new German federal government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz and welcomes the establishment of an independent Ministry of Digitalisation. However, what counts now is implementation: the first 100 days must deliver concrete progress. The eco Association identifies key areas for action and calls for cross-departmental action with priority on digitalisation.

First-ever presentation of the eco Data Center Awards Bernhard Huter honoured as Data Center Person of the Year Jury presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Peter Knapp JH-Computers GmbH and akquinet outsourcing gGmbH receive awards for most innovative data centre projects Mainz, 6 May 2025 – As part of this year’s...

The rapid development of digital technologies and the increasing interconnectedness of all areas of life present companies with a multitude of complex challenges. In the face of threats such as cyber attacks, data misuse and manipulation of information systems, it is becoming increasingly important to develop new strategies...

Whether for the optimisation of energy consumption, autonomous management of workloads or predictive maintenance – artificial intelligence is finding its way into data centres. In this interview, Artur Faust, Energy & Sustainability Expert at EkkoSense and spokesperson at this year's Data Centre Expert Summit, talks...

Cyber Resilience Act, Data Act, AI Act & Co: Which new requirements are relevant for IoT companies, what is behind the individual laws – and why it pays to understand regulatory objectives. The eco Competence Group IoT is here to guide you through the regulatory jungle. From data protection, data law and cybersecurity...