Functioning and high-performance digital infrastructures form the basis of Germany’s successful digital transformation. The densely populated state of North Rhine-Westphalia, in particular, which is still impacted by the structural change which marked the end of the coal and steel industry, needs state-wide strong networks in order to compete as an industry location.

The World Cup viewing really goes to show just how strongly the demands on digital infrastructures in Germany are growing, but fiber optic expansion in South Korea far further along than 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...

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.