The new Commission, which came into office on 1 December 2019, has fostered high hopes for the further development of European digital policy. eco welcomes the Commission’s efforts to promote a concerted and coordinated policy to further support digitalisation.

International developments in the field of data and cloud services offer opportunities for Europe and European cloud and hosting providers, including the Netherlands. GAIA-X has the ambition to advance a European data infrastructure industry through technical innovations. Andreas Weiss, Head of Digital Business Models at eco will join DINL, DHPA and ISPConnect for an online Round Table to explain the developments and opportunities of GAIA-X.

With digital security threats on the rise as the world grapples with COVID-19, encryption is more important than ever. This global webinar series featuring world-leading security and technology experts will explore how encryption is a critical tool helping people and countries navigate a global health crisis. You’ll learn about dangerous proposals that threaten our digital security, and how we can encourage governments and the private sector to pursue policies that enhance, strengthen and promote the use of strong encryption practices to protect citizens everywhere.

eco draws up a 6-point catalogue of requirements from the Internet industry for the strengthening of Europe as a digital location

The Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany, founded under the umbrella of the eco Association, welcomes the decision of the energy ministers and senators of the German states to reduce electricity costs and thereby initiate a sustainable energy transition economic programme.

It’s no secret that, in the Internet industry, there are currently far less women employed as specialists than men. Across the globe, women represent just one quarter of tech specialists, while in Europe, just one sixth of such roles are occupied by women. In order to support companies in their efforts to access the world’s greatest untapped pool of talent, today the eco Association has published a study and guide “Women in Tech Across the Globe: A Good Practice Guide for Companies”.

The lock down measures implemented in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic are leading to negative consequences for all economic sectors. This will also slow the previous growth of the Internet industry in Germany. However, these negative effects are expected to be fully compensated for by the end of 2022.

To support companies in their efforts to access the world’s greatest untapped pool of talent, the eco Association has published a study and guide “Women in Tech Across the Globe: A Good Practice Guide for Companies”.