The German federal government has, in conjunction with their Digital Agenda 2014-2017, made clear progress in the last few years in all areas of action in Internet policy, but at the same time, there are many areas whether there is still need for action. Above all, the Internet policy goals for the coming legislative term must be formulated considerably more ambitiously.

Terry Zink, Program Manager at Microsoft, talked to eco’s Rosa Hafezi during the 2017 CSA Summit about getting phishers off your network and keeping them off. © weerapatkiatdumrong | istockphoto.com

From the German Bundesliga to the Champions League: Broadcasting of large sporting events over IPTV are becoming more important Viewers of streaming expect security and reliability eco Association warns against illegal streaming platforms The Internet is gaining importance as a broadcast media for large sporting...

On 25 May 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force. Dr. Katharina Küchler, Attorney at Law for eco Professional Services, offers an overview of what email marketers, senders and contracted data processors affected by the regulation can expect.

The Largest ICANN Public Meeting in ICANN’s History With more than 3,100 participants checked in at the ICANN57 meeting held in Hyderabad, India, it was not only the largest one so far in ICANN’s history, but also the first one applying the Meeting C format according to the new ICANN Meeting Strategy, the first meeting...

CSA at the dmexco in Cologne with expert presentation on email marketing CSA experts at the CSA booth offer tips on how senders can avoid legal infringements, damage to reputation and fines running into the millions The Certified Senders Alliance (CSA) supports trustworthy customer communication by email, by helping...

Massive fines are looming for email marketers that disrespect EU data protection law. Rosa Hafezi, Attorney at eco’s Certified Senders Alliance, explains how senders of email marketing can avoid the traps and keep their bank balance and reputation in good order. With the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)...

Finding the balance between the desire to get your marketing message out and your need to keep your target customers happy can be difficult. Being one of the good guys is important in overcoming the somewhat dysfunctional relationship between email and marketing, according to Vittorio Bertola from Open-Xchange. Vittorio...

Email Marketing, Data Protection, Sender Reputation, and dealing with Phishing & Spamming... “The Future of Email”, the August 2017 issue of dotmagazine, explores where this essential medium is heading and what its potential is, focusing on email marketing and how to make sure that relevant marketing messages truly...

eco Association welcomes Ministry of the Interior’s draft legislation Finally investment security for digital transformation in companies A breakthrough in Berlin for electronic invoices: The public sector wants to create the possibility and the obligation to submit electronic invoices to public contracting bodies...

eco Survey: 46% of company decision-makers think that German companies have a locational disadvantage due to data protection Digital single market in Europe rather than patchwork data protection Digital innovation in Germany is impeded by existing data protection regulations Consistent data protection...

dotmagazine – eco's monthly English-language in-depth magazine on Internet-related topics Call for contributions from eco member companies and specialists on the topics of the Digital Entertainment & AI, Data Protection, and New Work. The eco International team is inviting contributions for its monthly in-depth...

Smart city revenues will double in the coming years to reach 43.8 billion Euro Study reveals opportunities for companies and cities in the German smart city market Companies from widely disparate industries are positioning themselves along the smart city value chain In the coming years, the smart city market will...

Blockchains have become known as the backbone of bitcoin and other digital currencies. However, their decentralized data structure offers an abundance of other possibilities for application. What these are, and why they are especially interesting from small and medium-sized companies, Stephan Zimprich, Leader of the eco...

“There is evident engagement on the part of the the German federal government with regard to an international exchange on network policy issues – also beyond the end of the current legislative term – which clearly shows the international political status of a debate concerning freedom and openness in the Internet....

Campaigns for maximal security awareness individually adapted to other cultures Strategies for the human factor increase IT security at locations worldwide Human behavior can jeopardize IT security at company locations at home and abroad To reduce the possible risks, it is important to create a high level of awareness...

All communication services from one single source and via one single port – a practical solution to the growing data volume thanks to Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0. Alexander Frese from ITENOS explains. The volume of digital data generated worldwide is growing steadily. According to Statista, it amounted...

Two thirds of the jobs our children will have don’t exist yet Digitalization is transforming many job descriptions Lifelong learning is basic requirement for professional success The demands made of workers are changing faster than ever with the digitalization of our world of work. “We find ourselves in the...

An exploration of the legal implications of copyright law for industrial 3D printing, and of the importance of IT security for Additive Manufacturing, by Klaus M. Brisch, LL.M. and Marco Müller-ter Jung, LL.M., DWF Germany Additive manufacturing is way past the point of only being used for the construction of prototypes....

Blockchain is beginning to become established – this is the view of 44 percent of SMEs in Germany, according to a YouGov survey Nine percent of companies surveyed are planning specific use of blockchain Blockchain is becoming established for specific use cases and sectors – this is the view of 44 percent of representatives...

EuroCloud Deutschland_eco advises on 10 essential steps towards digital transformation The EuroCloud Guidelines “Cloud Project Marketing” offers support in making company cloud projects a success Digitalization is a holistic change process that will continue to be a focus for years to come. It involves becoming...

How will the robotic revolution impact on employment? How do software-driven approaches change productivity in manufacturing and how is automation changing the production landscape in 2017? Marco Comastri from CA Technologies looks at the risks and the potential of Industry 4.0 In my role as General Manager at CA Technologies...

 Alexander Frese, Strategic Marketing Manager ITENOS GmbH, about IoT and Industry 4.0  All communication services from one single source and via one single port – a practical solution to the growing data volume thanks to Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0. The volume of digital data generated worldwide...

 Interview with Andy Long from Nordic Colocation Provider Hydro66  Testing, modelling, simulations – innovations in fields as disparate as blood circulation and aviation depend on high-powered computing applications to crunch the numbers and analyze the vast quantities of data produced in the development...

Enjoy untroubled holidays with secure smartphones: Botfrei gives holiday-makers six tips to take on your trip EU Roaming available since 15 June: A free and safer alternative when travelling abroad within the EU instead of using potentially insecure Wi-Fi networks Free Wi-Fi networks are very popular when travelling:...

On the confirmation of the new EU Digital Commissioner Marija Gabriel by the EU Parliament, eco Director of Policy & Law Oliver Süme says: “With the Digital Portfolio, Marija Gabriel is taking on an especially innovative and above all dynamic portfolio with great importance for Europe as an industry location. The...

The July 2017 issue of dotmagazine, "Digital Production", is now online. How will the fourth industrial revolution transform business culture and industry? What are the social benefits of industrial IoT? And how can small and medium-sized companies keep up with the pace of change in modern manufacturing? The July 2017...

BREXIT will change the legal foundation for the exchange of personal data between Germany and Great Britain Companies with locations in Great Britain should start preparing themselves now for a range of scenarios BREXIT will change the legal conditions for the transfer of personal data between Great Britain and the...

dotmagazine – eco's monthly English-language in-depth magazine on Internet-related topics Call for contributions from eco member companies and specialists on the topics of the Smart Life & the Cloud, Digital Entertainment and Data Protection. The eco International team is inviting contributions for its monthly...

The new InsurLab Germany initiative intends to support innovation in the insurance industry and facilitate startup growth. It will connect insurers directly with startups of different maturity levels, Torsten Oletzky, Member of the InsurLab Germany Task Force, explains. “Revolution or Evolution”: This question is...