Matteo Cagnazzo and Chris Wojzechowski, both researchers at the Institute for Internet Security, explore how security and privacy can be enhanced by blockchain technology. Blockchain is currently one of the most-hyped technologies. In this short article we will try to show where current downsides in blockchain security...

Data centers have to adapt to new business strategies and adopt new technologies to keep pace with their customers’ needs. Anthony Robinson from Corning Optical Communications explains how data centers can facilitate the rapidly increasing data traffic from the always-on consumer. Enterprise data centers have traditionally...

The Higher Administrative Court of North Rhine-Westphalia decided last week, in its resolution on 22 June 2017, that blanket data retention does not comply with European Union law. The Internet provider SpaceNet, supported by eco, had taken legal action back in April 2016. Today, the German Federal Network Agency for Electricity,...

Online retail has moved quickly beyond desktop online shops. Lars Hofacker and Dorothee Frigge of the EHI Retail Institute spoke to dotmagazine about the systems used by online shops in Germany, the optimal mix of online payment methods, the EHI seal of trust, and the future of online retail, as they see it. Photo credit...

Electronic health records (EHRs) have been a long time coming. Is blockchain technology a solution for the difficult issues of data privacy and patient autonomy? Dr. Christina Czeschik of Serapion explores the potential and shortcomings of using a blockchain for EHRs.

On the legislative amendment concluded yesterday in the German federal parliament for the use of so-called “State Trojans” for the surveillance of messenger services on smartphones, eco Director Professor Dr. Norbert Pohlmann comments: “Similar to what we have already seen with blanket data retention, we are again...

Higher Administrative Court decision in the German state of NRW: SpaceNet AG not obligated to retain telecommunications data of customers Important signal for entire Internet sector Concerns about European law: Blanket data retention encroaches fundamental rights Blanket data retention is not compatible with European...

What are the German federal parties planning for the next legislative term in regards to IT Security? What’s next for Blanket Data Retention? How should encryption be better facilitated in future and what standards are needed for product security? These questions were in the focus of the fourth and final Internet Policy...

ePages’ Richard Stevenson looks at the options for smaller merchants who want to sell online.

Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle, spoke to the Head of eco's Policy, Law and Regulations Division, Alexander Rabe, about the risks and economic damage caused by fake news - and the opportunities it presents, with new models emerging for controlling data better.

Standardized communications platforms protect cars better against hacker attacks The Internet Security Days (ISD) in September near Cologne look at topics for safe connected cars Connected cars are becoming a reality and demand a new security architecture for cars: more and more vehicles are communicating with one...

New methods of conducting payments and bank business have been developed since the early days of the Internet; Credit cards, direct debit cards, and e-money transactions are widely accepted and increasingly popular. However, all these payment methods require two things: banks and a regulated currency. With the emergence...

On the occasion of the German Legal Affairs Committee’s public hearing on the planned “Act for the Improvement of Law Enforcement in Social Networks”, eco – Association of the Internet Industry points again forcefully to its position on the proposed legislation, and emphasizes: “Political responsibility also...

Keeping your online business afloat and your customers happy requires constant availability, fast load times, and the flexibility to handle surges in demand. A scalable and flexible infrastructure is essential to survive in the competitive world of e-commerce. dotmagazine spoke to Dr. Thomas Fischer, Principal IT Architect...

If your company is part of the financial ecosystem and you are considering expanding your business in Germany, you are probably thinking: Frankfurt. But why? Take a look at the reasons – and the potential Frankfurt has to offer. Mathias Röckel explains. Whether you are travelling to Frankfurt by plane, train or car,...

“The Internet never forgets!” Although untrue, this statement reminds people to think twice before putting information online – and out of their control. The advent of blockchain changes everything. Blockchain forgets nothing – and it brings back content control. Mathias Röckel looks at the potential of this new...

The June issue of eco’s dotmagazine, “Innovation in Digital Commerce”, explores the areas of e-commerce, digital financial technology, and blockchain technology from a range of industry perspectives. With industry insights from the eco members Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences, Corning, ePages, EHI Retail...

How does a blockchain actually work? Stephan Zimprich, Leader of the Competence Group Blockchain in eco – Association of the Internet Industry, explains the key concepts and terms behind blockchain technology. Blockchain is currently a hype topic as a technical platform for digital innovations. It is a distributed technology...

 Interview with Bruno Fery, Head of Data Centre Services, EBRC  Judith Ellis from dotmagazine.online talks to ebrc's Bruno Fery about the advantages of going green. Making a data center environmentally friendly and energy efficient offers a range of advantages for the operator. The reduction in power consumption...

95 percent of all respondents think that the cyber threat to the German economy is continuing to grow Filters against malicious e-mails and spam are gaining more importance Security incidents caused by ransomware like WannaCry have increased dramatically over the last year, according to the eco Survey IT Security...

Analysys Mason assessment underscores importance of Universal Acceptance for the continued expansion of the Internet and demonstrates the economic power of internationalized domain names. A new study reveals a potential USD 9.8 billion growth opportunity in online revenue through a routine update to Internet systems,...

The key to the digital future – of manufacturing, logistics, travel, retail, and communication – is providing secure, low-latency digital infrastructure. Cinia Group’s Jukka-Pekka Joensuu looks at how the new industrial revolution will change the way business is done around the globe. Emerging cities – the economic...

Alex Nam explains the findings of a Survey by CDNetworks showing the enormous potential and brand image that European organizations are losing due to bad loading times in China, and offers advice for getting the company website functioning behind the Great Firewall of China.

Email marketing is an efficient and inexpensive part of the online marketing mix. In a survey by the German Federal Association of the Digital Economy (BVDW), 84 % of all those questioned indicated that they use email for online orders (more information on this survey is available through the Focus Group E-Mail in the BVDW)....

Reduction of bureaucracy: 44 percent of German decision-makers see the need for more action 45 percent of companies consider the German legal framework to not be innovation-friendly eco once again a core member of the BMWi Advisory Board „Young Digital Economy“ Despite all the political advances in business...

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) poses new challenges for cloud providers Data processing contracts need to be adapted to GDPR Exclude sanctions and civil claims On 25 May 2018, the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will enter into force, and will regulate the handling of personal...

It’s proven: The more bandwidth you have, the more you will use. The eco Association’s Nico Goss discusses the findings of the Bavarian telecom and ISP M-Net that the provision of high-speed Internet through Fiber to the Home or Business significantly influences demand for broadband. Measurements by the eco member...

So you have done everything to protect your online presence: You have redundant web servers, firewalls, DDoS protection in a high security data center, and much more. But… have you also considered your domain name server? If not, this could be your single point of failure, Klaus Darilion from nic.at explains. Nowadays...

How does the message we type get transmitted to its recipient? It’s all about routers, fiber, and the light in the fibers, as Wolfgang Tremmel, Head of the DE-CIX Academy, tells dotmagazine in interview. Wolfgang Tremmel takes us on a journey as the light in the fibers - how a data packet is transformed into energy,...

eco Association established expert committee to represent the interests of the sector Support and feedback on cross-border association work An international steering committee will, effective immediately, support the work of the working group Names & Numbers in eco – Association of the Internet Industry. The...