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”.

eco formulates 5 points for the revision of the GDPR: Since May 2018, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has regulated how public authorities, companies, associations, organizations or, for example, hospitals may handle citizens' data.  Now the first official evaluation of the much-discussed regulation is due.  eco – Association of the Internet still sees too many unresolved legal questions and practical problems that arise during implementation.

eco is celebrating its 25 years of existence this year under the motto of “Internet with Responsibility”. At the same time, the concept of digital sovereignty is being discussed increasingly in the media, politics, and parts of the Internet industry. But what does digital sovereignty actually mean and how does it relate to the anniversary motto? We asked Alexander Rabe, Managing Director of eco – Association of the Internet Industry, for his thoughts.

Smart Parking, Drone Transportation, Intelligent Waste Management - Cities and regions are getting connected and intelligent. "Smart City" established itself as the guiding principle for urban development projects. Technologies like Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Blockchain as well as of course Data Centers tend to be the essential building blocks for different smart city concepts. Data is forming the core, that is used to make citizens' lives easier, more efficient and safe.

Follow the presentation online - Libra: Concept, Impact and the Role of CBDCs (Online Talk by Jonas Gross, Frankfurt School Blockchain Center). This presentation will be held in English.

Study preview Internet Industry 2020-2025 Corona crisis also impacts Internet industry in Germany 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,...