Oliver SĂĽme
Policy & Law

eco Association Congratulates the New German Federal Government – Swift Implementation of Digital Policy Projects Now Required

eco congratulates the new German federal government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz and welcomes the establishment of an independent Ministry of Digitalisation. However, what counts now is implementation: the first 100 days must deliver concrete progress. The eco Association identifies key areas for action and calls for cross-departmental action with priority on digitalisation.
date 2025/05/07
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Neuer KG-Leiter IoT: Dr. Michael Opitz
Interview: New Leader of the eco IoT Competence Group Dr Michael Opitz "Now it's about making the IoT accessible to everyone."
IoT

Interview: New Leader of the eco IoT Competence Group Dr Michael Opitz "Now it's about making the IoT accessible to everyone."

eco is delighted to welcome Dr. Michael Opitz as the new Leader of the eco IoT Competence Group. He heads the TIME (Telecommunications, Information Technology, Media & Electronics) industry group in Germany and Switzerland at the strategy consultancy Arthur D. Little. In this interview, he reveals how he intends to drive the industry forward together with Leader of the eco IoT Competence Group Giovanni Coppa.
date 2025/05/02
News
Future-Proof Data Centres: Focus on Efficiency, Scalability and Sustainability
Datacenter

Future-Proof Data Centres: Focus on Efficiency, Scalability and Sustainability

Data centres are the backbone of the digital world – and their technical infrastructure must keep pace with growing requirements. But what steps do operators need to take now in order to work efficiently, reliably and flexibly in the long term? In an interview with eco, Karsten Paeth, Marketing & Sales Director Central Europe at ABB, provides insights into current challenges and possible solutions.
date 2025/04/30
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