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DKIM Recommendations 2018

DKIM is a widely used method for the authentication of emails. But when DKIM is not used correctly, it is not effective and can offer a false sense of security. For this reason, here we have summarized the common Best Practices for DKIM.

date 2018/06/15

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Datacenter

The Importance of Digital Infrastructures in Germany

Socio-economic Opportunities and Challenges for Data Centers in International Competition By Ralph Hintemann and Jens Clausen, Borderstep Institute for Innovation and Sustainability On behalf of eco – Association of the Internet Industry Summary of Study Together with a high-speed broadband infrastructure, data...

date 2018/06/12

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Policy & Law

Companies Demand: German Federal Government Must Develop Strategy for Strengthening Germany as a Digital Location

New study demonstrates poor political framework conditions for operators of digital infrastructures in Germany - Considering their economic importance for Germany, the operators of digital infrastructure here are currently afforded no adequate political support or subsidization.

date 2018/06/12

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Networks

DE-CIX Madrid Summit 2018

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Join us on 20 September in Madrid for a one-day conference full of interesting presentations, lots of networking, and lively discussions about today's and tomorrow's interconnection ecosystem on the Iberian Peninsula.

date 2018/09/20 placeMadrid

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Internet Security Concept

Policy & Law

ePrivacy: eco Signs Open Letter

In an open letter to German ministries, 14 industry and trade associations once again urged politicians engaged in the ongoing negotiations for a modernized ePrivacy Regulation to advocate for a balanced, competitive, innovative, and practical regulation.

date 2018/06/04

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Policy & Law

How Companies Meet the GDPR Requirements: eco Association Answers the Most Important Questions

Today, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enters into force in order to strengthen the legal rights of European citizens to have their personal data protected. For companies, it means that they have to adhere to stricter requirements when it comes to customer data and its further processing.

date 2018/05/28

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IoT

In the Age of Sensors

Dr. Bettina Horster is Leader of the Internet of Things Competence Group at eco – Association of the Internet Industry, and Board Member at VIVAI Software AG. She has been involved in the development of the Internet industry for many years. In interview, Dr. Bettina Horster explains, among other things, what kind of changes are taking place through IoT, and explores whether security and data protection can pose a barrier to new business models.

date 2018/05/22

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Blockchain

“Blockchain Will Shape Digitalization”

Blockchain technology will have a decisive impact on the future of the mega-trend digitalization: this was a key message of the Blockchain Masters 2018 in Hamburg. Blockchain is regarded as offering massive potential for supporting transparent supply chains and public administration.

date 2018/05/14

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Domains

EURid announces the 2018 .eu Web Awards launch

EURid’s 5th iteration of the .eu Web Awards puts forth a revised nomination and voting process and a new website to engage even more proud .eu and .ею domain name holders. The .eu Web Awards is an online competition acknowledging the best websites using the .eu or .ею extensions, in 5 categories.

date 2018/05/02

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Blockchain

eco Association: Companies Would Like Public Authorities to Use Blockchain

70 per cent of German companies would like public authorities to offer the option of exchanging data via blockchain: That is the main finding of a survey undertaken amongst companies by eco and YouGov. Effectively, the business sector in Germany are looking to administrative authorities to act as blockchain pioneers.

date 2018/04/25

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