In our series “Women in the Tech Branch”, we invite inspiring female specialists and executives from the Internet industry to take the floor. This time round: Tijen Onaran, CEO & Founder at GDW Global Digital

At the eco://kongress taking part on 21 November in Cologne, three focal topics will form the framework for the discussions taking place amongst the leading minds of the Internet industry: "Forward thinking for society"; "City, Country, Future"; and "Industry 4.0 with AI".

David McCall from QTS looks at how data centers can help improve the disposal of electronic components through an IT Asset Disposal program. Read more on dotmagazine.

Wolfram Rinner from GasLINE explores how 5G campus networks and fiber-optic connectivity can exploit the potential of Industry 4.0 in the automotive industry. Read more on dotmagazine.

An eco survey reveals that over a quarter of Germans are already using digital voice assistants. Meanwhile, high data protection standards are identified as being the key to the acceptance of AI technologies and services while, going forward, AI will need human intelligence for its own development.

How is data center design and redundancy evolving for edge environments? Independent consultant Gerd Simon looks at bringing data to life at the edge. Read more on dotmagazine.

As part of the international networking for the “Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany”, eco Managing Director Alexander Rabe participated in a German-Swedish exchange on artificial intelligence. The event revealed a high level of complementarity between both countries with regards to their AI strengths and competencies.    

Björn Schwarze from ADDIX Internet Services GmbH, on the challenges and societal benefits of providing free public WiFi across cities and rural areas. Read more on dotmagazine.

Dietmar Kessler from Equinix explores services in the city of the future, and the digital infrastructure required as a foundation of the smart city concept. Read more on dotmagazine.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) is today re-negotiating whether companies may transfer personal data to the US. In this context, the ECJ wants to clarify whether the EU-US Privacy Shield agreement achieves an adequate level of data protection.

What does the digitalization of data centers look like? Ulrich Terrahe from dc-ce looks at mastering DC documentation digitally. Read more on dotmagazine.