eco

From it.com to the 2026 gTLD Round: Joe Alagna of IT.com Domains Ltd. in an eco Interview

As the domain name market prepares for ICANN’s 2026 gTLD round, alternative naming models are gaining attention. In this eco interview, Joe Alagna explains how it.com has established itself with more than 150,000 registrants worldwide and how the company positions itself both as a namespace operator and as a Registry Services Provider for the next phase of domain expansion.

date 2026/02/19

News

Mobility

AI in the automotive industry: Real-world challenges in the context of digital infrastructures (German only)

How are software-defined vehicles laying the foundation for new digital business models? Share your thoughts with leaders from industry and the digital economy at our exclusive after-work event in Berlin.

date 2026/04/16 placeBerlin

Event

Security

1. eco Industry Pulse 2026

Cyber attacks are considered the greatest security risk by the German population. This is shown by the current Munich Security Index 2026, which was published ahead of the Munich Security Conference. However, a survey of IT decision-makers in Germany commissioned by eco Association and conducted by the polling institute Civey paints a more nuanced picture.

date 2026/02/17

News

Networks

Network Infrastructure in Transition: How Fibre Optics Meets Rising Demands

With the rapid growth of data-intensive applications, the demands on high-performance network infrastructures are also increasing. Wolfram Rinner, Managing Director of GasLINE, provides insights into current trends, innovation potential and the long-term outlook for modern fibre-optic networks. He will be a panellist at the German “eco Datacenter Plaza at fiberdays 26.”

date 2026/02/16

News

Dussmann Stiftung & Co. KGaA

date 2026/02/12

News

Policy & Law

eco Association on the EU Summit: Strengthening Europe’s Digital Competitiveness

This EU summit must send a clear signal of unity and political will, especially to the business community. Europe’s competitiveness is under pressure. The productivity gap with other world regions has widened, and non-European players dominate the global market for investments in artificial intelligence.

date 2026/02/12

press

Artificial Intelligence

eco on the AI Regulation: Without Clear Coordination, Chaos Threatens in the Enforcement of the AI Act

Ahead of tomorrow’s cabinet discussion on the AI Implementation Act, eco – Association of the Internet Industry welcomes the 1:1 implementation of the EU requirements, but warns of practical enforcement problems and unclear responsibilities.

date 2026/02/12

press

HeatVentors Hőenergiatároló Kft.

date 2026/02/11

News

Events

Webinar: Artificial intelligence as the key to cyber resilience (German only)

Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated – discover how AI enhances security, mitigates risks, and overcomes regulatory hurdles on March 26, 2026. Practical knowledge, insights from experts, and a Q&A session included!

date 2026/03/26

Event

Security

Security and resilience in Internet and cloud infrastructures (German only)

The Security expert group meeting highlights the technical and operational fundamentals of modern digital infrastructures, from global networks to cloud platforms, with a focus on stability, dependencies, and security.  

date 2026/03/10 placeOnline

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