Even after 40 years of email in Germany, electronic mail remains the most popular means of communication. Email is by far the most frequently used means of communication, particularly in a professional context, but three quarters of the German population (75.8%) also regularly send emails in their private lives.

After several attempts, the German federal government today passed a draft bill in the cabinet before the end of the implementation deadline.

On 26 June 2024, eco – Association of the Internet Industry & ICANN – Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers hosted a joint ICANN80 Readout to summarise and discuss selected topics from the ICANN80 Policy Forum, which was held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10-13 June 2024.

Modern technologies offer the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency of rescue operations, improve communication and ultimately save lives. There are numerous touchpoints and aspects of digitalisation in rescue services, ranging from innovative individual solutions to measures for the digitalisation of the entire rescue chain.

Today, airports around the world, including BER, banks, and even the London Stock Exchange are struggling with technical problems.

67.5% of respondents do not take any security precautions on their smartphone before going on holiday. eco – Association of the Internet Industry gives eight tips on how to secure your smartphone before going on holiday.

The German federal government today published the evaluation report on the take-down of child sexual abuse material on the Internet for the year 2023.

Today, Wednesday, the German federal government’s Growth Initiative is to be approved by the cabinet along with the 2025 federal budget. This includes ambitious plans for the expansion of AI data centres and improvement in the framework conditions for data centre operators.

We spoke to Thomas Strasser, Worldwide Chief Technologist – Workplace Productivity, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, about the role of IoT and AI for the workplace of the future.

Continuous improvements and certifications for KRITIS companies against the backdrop of legislative changes and cyberattacks. How this can be achieved is discussed by Bettina Schmode & Matthias Natterer, FORTYTWO-N, in the eco member interview.

What are the current DNS abuse challenges registrars are facing today? In our interview we talk about this with Arnaud Franquinet CEO of Gandi SAS.

The threat situation for corporate IT is growing, according to 96% of the surveyed decision-makers in the eco IT Security Survey 2024. Protecting sensitive data and defending against cyberattacks requires highly qualified experts. Here are 5 tips from eco on how companies can find and retain suitable experts to address these issues.

Number of organisations regulated by NIS2 and KRITIS umbrella expands to over 30,000. eco Association provides 9 tips to increase the cyber resilience of industrial control systems.

A recent survey by eco – Association of the Internet Industry shows that many people in Germany are still dissatisfied with the digital infrastructure. This is particularly true for train journrys, where one in three (35.5%) say they would like better mobile Internet.

On 4 July, the German Bundestag elected the members of the Digital Services Coordinator Advisory Board. Alexander Rabe, Managing Director of the eco Association, was elected to the Advisory Board with a cross-party majority as one of four representatives from industry associations.

In an eco interview, Joachim Astel, Chief Regulatory Officer at noris network, talks about the company’s data centres and explains how AI is already shaping the industry today.

eco – Association of the Internet Industry & ICANN – Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers invite you to a joint ICANN80 Readout to summarise and discuss selected topics from the Policy Forum in Kigali. Speakers from different constituencies of the ICANN community will provide an overview of the highlights...

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In 2014, the global multistakeholder meeting NETmundial took place in response to global concerns about Internet governance, triggered by revelations about widespread Internet surveillance. The conference, convened by multiple stakeholders, set out to establish a comprehensive set of Internet governance principles promoting transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in digital policy processes.

We spoke to Prof. Dr Verena Nitsch about what companies need to consider when introducing AI tools. She teaches and conducts research at the Institute of Ergonomics at RWTH Aachen University and heads the Ergonomic Competence Center AKzentE4.0.

The use of artificial intelligence is still in its infancy at many German companies, as a representative survey of 543 corporate decision-makers conducted by YouGov2 on behalf of eco – Association of the Internet Industry shows. One trend is clear: the fewer employees a company has, the less artificial intelligence is used.

The Association of the Internet Industry criticises the current proposal for the CSAM Regulation. This envisages that communication services can be obliged to standardly search users’ personal images and videos upon request.

Data centers are facing a variety of challenges, such as a shortage of skilled workers, energy efficiency and ESG requirements. In this interview, Marc Fröse, Group Commercial Director at Portus Data Centers, explains how Portus Data Centers supports the digital sovereignty and security of its customers.

What significance does artificial intelligence have for the competitiveness of Germany as a digital centre? How must the regulatory framework be designed so as not to slow down innovation, but to focus on opportunities

An agreement has been met on the German Online Access Act (OZG) 2.0 to enhance digital public administration, including renaming the "Bund-ID" to "Deutschland-ID". The eco Association urges for enforceable deadlines to ensure the digitalisation of nearly 600 administrative services by 2028.

When the kick-off of this year’s European Football Championship (EC) sounds tomorrow (Friday), Internet usage will also increase significantly. A total of 61 per cent of Germans are planning to watch this year’s European Championship.

The Belgian EU Council Presidency is pushing hard for a last-minute compromise on the CSAM Regulation. In recent weeks, Belgium has repeatedly formulated compromise proposals in order to gain a majority among the EU Member States, just before the end of the Presidency. However, the latest proposal is once again strongly criticised by eco, given that it poses a clear threat to end-to-end encryption and is incompatible with EU law.

On 4 June, eco – Association of the Internet Industry hosted a a NETmundial+10 recap webinar to summarise and discuss selected topics from the Global Stakeholder Meeting in São Paulo in April 2024.  The recording is now available in the members+ area for eco members.

The day after the EU elections, it is clear that a shift to the right is emerging in Europe. eco – Association of the Internet Industry now appeals to the democratic responsibility of all political parties to drive forward the digital transformation in Europe.