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eco Coordinates the Technical Working Group for Netzverbund Deutschland as the Lead Industry Association

Connected machines alone do not make a smart factory. Igor Mikulina, CEO of MicroStep Europa, explains the role of edge **AI**, interoperability and open standards in the intelligent manufacturing of the future.

date 2026/09/02

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Hostzero GmbH

date 2026/09/01

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E-Mail

Case Study ams-OSRAM

Email security is one of the most important basic protective measures. The study provides valuable insights into how improved email traceability can lead to a significant improvement in security, thereby substantially.

date 2026/08/13

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Domains

Connecting Across Borders: VvR and eco Bring Together Their Expertise

In this joint interview, the Dutch domain industry association Vereniging van Registrars (VvR) and eco discuss their cooperation in the domain sector. They explain who they are, why this connection matters and how members can benefit from closer cooperation.

date 2026/09/01

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A1 Digital Deutschland GmbH

date 2026/08/31

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mibeca GmbH

date 2026/08/31

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eco

Ten Years of Digital Policy Dialogue: The Internet Policy Forum Celebrates Its Anniversary

Since 2016, eco’s Internet Policy Forum has brought together leading voices from politics, industry, academia and civil society to discuss the key issues surrounding digitalisation.

date 2026/08/31

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Datacenter

Flexible Grid Connections: What FCAs Mean for Data Centres in Practice

Flexible grid connection agreements are a key topic for the data centre industry. But what does it take for FCAs to work reliably in day-to-day operations? In this interview, Tobias Schreiner and Frederik Drewes from Loadwise provide insights into the technical requirements, flexibility potential and experiences from other European markets.

date 2026/08/28

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Datacenter

From Foundations to Water Management: Concrete in Data Centres

In this interview, Jens Franz from Finger Stockstadt GmbH & Co. KG explains the developments shaping the use of concrete in data centres, the approaches available for reducing emissions, and how rainwater management can also be made more intelligent.

date 2026/08/24

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Policy & Law

eco ahead of the cabinet retreat: removing barriers to investment in Germany

eco is calling for concrete measures at the cabinet retreat to boost competitiveness and technological sovereignty – with better investment conditions for digital infrastructure, less bureaucracy and practical AI rules to unlock 96 billion Euro in value creation potential in industry.

date 2026/08/21

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