Olaf Pursche and Oliver Dehning now jointly lead the eco Security Competence Group. Double expertise for IT security in the eco Association: Olaf Pursche, Head of Communications at the Swiss IT Security Group AG, is now leading the eco Security Competence Group together with Oliver Dehning, Specialist for Cloud Security....

dotmagazine is the online international magazine covering Internet industry topics. It features exciting articles from members & partners and covers the entire spectrum of the Internet industry. In this dotmagazine issue, our latest collection of articles delves into crucial aspects of responsible digitalisation, technology and sustainability, providing insights and perspectives from experts in the field.

Based on the latest developments, Germany is expected to approve the current draft of the AI Act this coming Friday. eco Association advocates for a real-world transposition and EU-wide standardised criteria in dealing with AI systems.

Today, the German Bundestag begins its deliberations on the 2024 federal budget and the German federal government’s financial planning for the period up to 2027. In this context, eco Chair Oliver Süme cautions against any further cuts in funding for the implementation of digitalisation plans and projects.

Securely shaping the digitalisation of business customers is what enclaive GmbH stands for, says co-founder and Managing Director Andreas Walbrodt in an interview with eco members.

An update call on NIS2 took place on January 24, 2024 via Microsoft Teams.

One in three Germans (34.4 per cent) stores their online passwords mentally, according to an eco survey conducted on the occasion of Change Your Password Day on 1 February. The eco Association gives three tips for secure passwords.

Millions of Germans are currently unable to get to to their usual workplaces or attend scheduled appointments due to the railway strike. A recent eco survey has shown that the use of digital technologies and applications such as video conferencing is once again the method of choice to compensate for this situation.

How can vshosting GmbH, as a managed cloud provider, give German SMEs a competitive advantage? Esther Eggert, Partner Manager DACH at vshosting GmbH, talks about this in an eco member interview.

What is the security situation in the IoT? Eric Clausing, Head of IoT at AV-TEST GmbH, talks about this in a short interview on the occasion of the eco webinar “Security in the IoT – Cyber Resilience Act, what now?”

How can companies effectively protect themselves against cyberthreats? Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are increasingly overwhelmed by the choice of suitable IT security solutions.

Only 40.8 per cent of respondents reported having a maximum of three devices connected to the Internet, with the over-65s in particular using fewer online devices than younger people. These are the findings of a recent survey conducted by the market and opinion research institute Civey on behalf of the eco – Association of the Internet Industry.

The EU Commission's Energy Efficiency Directive requires operators of data centres with an IT capacity of 500 kW or more to publish their energy efficiency data in the future. The eco Alliance is in favour of common European standards for the energy-efficient and climate-neutral operation of data centres. However, the current reporting obligations should be kept within reasonable limits.

How does SSC use data collaboration solutions such as Gaia-X and Catena-X to connect people and companies? SSC-Services Managing Director Matthias Stroezel talks about this in an eco member interview.

How can sustainable construction methods and the resource-saving and fail-safe operation of data centres be supported? Daniel Schmitz, Team Leader Data Centre at GOLDBECK Südwest GmbH, talks about this in an eco member interview.

Modern fire protection contributes to sustainability, says Anne Omar, data centre expert at FOGTEC, in an eco member interview.

Since the beginning of the year, doctors have been obliged to issue e-prescriptions that can be redeemed in pharmacies using an app or the electronic health card (eGK). The majority of Germans (53.7 per cent) welcome this and say they would like to use e-prescriptions digitally in the future.

eco and Janado will be at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona from 26-29 February. At the NRW joint stand CS.318, Janado will be presenting premium refurbished technology, as explained by Kamran Doorsoun in a short interview.

eco Chair Oliver Süme on how SMEs can realise the productivity potential of AI in 2024. How can IT security, productivity and competitiveness be increased?

73.6 per cent of IT decision-makers see artificial intelligence (AI) as the most influential trend for business IT in 2024. eco Association gives 5 recommendations on how companies can benefit from new AI applications in 2024.

An informal webinar was held for eco members on 15.12.2023 with Thomas Rickert (Director Names & Numbers, eco Association), John Todd (General Manager, Quad9) and Bill Woodcock (Chairman of the Foundation Council, Quad9), in which the copyright dispute "Sony vs. Quad9" and its impact on infrastructure providers were...

The German federal government’s next Digital Summit will take place in Frankfurt in 2024. This was officially announced today, Friday, by the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI).

Survey shows: IT decision-makers in Germany are in favour of electricity tax relief for data centre operators instead of further burdens.

eco – Association of the Internet Industry has commented on the published plans of the German federal states in a statement and appeals for clarifications and adjustments to be made with regard to the proposed new regulations.

There is huge potential lying in unused old devices buried in German drawers, says Kamran Doorsoun from Janado. In an eco member interview, he gives tips for a more sustainable use of electronics.

dotmagazine is the online international magazine covering Internet industry topics. It features exciting articles from members & partners and covers the entire spectrum of the Internet industry. In the current issue, dotmagazine offers core insights into the foundations of building a seamless Internet for tomorrow, emphasising reliability, innovation, and open dialogues.

The CleanDNS, Freename & eco’s topDNS Initiative held the sixth in a series of topDNS best practice webinars to highlight what the domain name industry is doing to fight DNS abuse. Chris Lewis-Evans, Director of Governmental Engagement and Internet Abuse Mitigation at CleanDNS, and Federico Costa, Co-founder and CTO...

In Cologne in April 2024, the CSA Email Summit will bring together the leading minds of the industry. Under the motto of “Trust Fuels the Future”, the email experts of the CSA (Certified Senders Alliance) are celebrating 20 years of promoting trust in email communication.

eco Chair of the Board Oliver Süme comments on the AI Act adopted by the EU: “The EU aimed to be a pioneer with the AI regulation – but it doesn’t look like Europe has done itself a favour as a digital and AI location, given the agreement on the European AI Act that has now been presented. I particularly regret...

Digitalisation creates connections among people and offers space for individual freedom and greater prosperity, says synaforce CEO Andreas Braidt in an eco-member interview.