Domains

Universal Acceptance of Internet Domain Names a $ 9.8 Billion Opportunity

Analysys Mason assessment underscores importance of Universal Acceptance for the continued expansion of the Internet and demonstrates the economic power of internationalized domain names. A new study reveals a potential USD 9.8 billion growth opportunity in online revenue through a routine update to Internet systems,...

date 2017/05/29

News

E-Mail

Best Practices for Email Marketing

Email marketing is an efficient and inexpensive part of the online marketing mix. In a survey by the German Federal Association of the Digital Economy (BVDW), 84 % of all those questioned indicated that they use email for online orders (more information on this survey is available through the Focus Group E-Mail in the BVDW)....

date 2017/05/23

News

Policy & Law

eco Survey: German Economy Needs a More Innovative and Investment-Friendly...

Reduction of bureaucracy: 44 percent of German decision-makers see the need for more action 45 percent of companies consider the German legal framework to not be innovation-friendly eco once again a core member of the BMWi Advisory Board „Young Digital Economy“ Despite all the political advances in business...

date 2017/05/22

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Cloud Computing

EuroCloud: Only One Year Until GDPR– New Challenges For...

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) poses new challenges for cloud providers Data processing contracts need to be adapted to GDPR Exclude sanctions and civil claims On 25 May 2018, the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will enter into force, and will regulate the handling of personal...

date 2017/05/22

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Domains

eco Association: Names & Numbers Steering Committee Starts Its Work

eco Association established expert committee to represent the interests of the sector Support and feedback on cross-border association work An international steering committee will, effective immediately, support the work of the working group Names & Numbers in eco – Association of the Internet Industry. The...

date 2017/05/16

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Domains

“The Domain Sector is Simply Fascinating”

A new committee has been established in eco: the eco Names & Numbers Forum Steering Committee has started its work. Thomas Rickert, eco Director for Names & Numbers, explains the role of the steering committee, and why domains are such an important topic for the largest Internet industry association.  Thomas,...

date 2017/05/15

News

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Policy & Law

Cyber Attack WannaCry: German Federal Govt Should Implement Cyber Security Strategy

On the current debates in connection with the cyber attack “WannaCry” last weekend, Prof. Norbert Pohlmann, eco Director for IT Security, says: “The calls from German ministries and parties for legislative measures are too short-sighted and offer no solution. What we need instead is consistent IT security management...

date 2017/05/15

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Security

botfree.eu: Update Your Systems Now and Prevent WannaCry...

Automatic updates, backups and security software ensure secure IT systems Replace old operating systems such as XP and Vista as soon as possible Regular updates and well-maintained operating systems prevent possible corruption by ransomware such as WannaCry. Despite this, many businesses and private individuals are...

date 2017/05/15

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Domains

NORDIC DOMAIN DAYS 2017

20 - 21 November 2017, Stockholm About one and a half year ago, the first edition of the Nordic Domain Days premiered as a part of the Internet days in Stockholm, Sweden. More than 15 top level domain names, 30 registrars and 130 unique visitors helped made this event a success and a true domain name industry event. The...

date 2017/11/20 to 2017/11/21 placeStockholm

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Policy & Law

Mid-term Review for the European Digital Agenda: eco Criticizes Inconsistencies and Lack of Care

Today the European Commission is due to issue its mid-term review for the EU Agenda for the Digital Single Market. eco Director of Policy & Law, Oliver Süme, comments: “The European Commission has recognized the numerous challenges posed by digitalization and is dedicated to following its vision of a common European...

date 2017/05/09

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