Security

Physical Security as Part of Digital Resilience

Critical infrastructure such as data centres requires security concepts that go beyond traditional monitoring. In this interview, Georgij Sieloff, Executive Director of PSA Sicherheitsmanagement GmbH, explains why physical security, trained staff and measurable operational quality are crucial for resilient digital infrastructure.

date 2026/06/03

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Policy & Law

eco on the Proposed Cloud and AI Development Act: Digital Sovereignty Must Not Lead to Isolation

Ahead of the planned presentation of the Cloud and AI Development Act, eco Association warns against blanket exclusion mechanisms for cloud and AI services. Digital sovereignty must not lead to protectionism, explains eco’s Managing Director Alexander Rabe. Transparent, proportionate and technically verifiable criteria are crucial.

date 2026/06/03

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Policy & Law

Christ & Company Interview: Digital Sovereignty Requires More Than Regulation

In this eco interview, Tyson Barker of Christ & Company discusses digital sovereignty, technological resilience and the strategic importance of future technologies for Europe. The discussion also addresses the question of how companies can effectively contribute their technological expertise at the intersection of business, politics and regulation.

date 2026/06/02

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Policy & Law

Tech Sovereignty Package: eco Alliance Warns of a Dampening Effect on Europe’s Data Centre and AI Goals

The Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany has warned against regulatory missteps in the anticipated Tech Sovereignty Package. Europe needs faster approvals, predictable grid connections, and a practical labelling system in order to effectively expand AI, cloud and data centre capacities.

date 2026/06/02

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date 2026/06/01

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Policy & Law

Statement on Template for Data Protection Impact Assessment

On 14 April 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published the first harmonised template for Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), marking a significant step towards consistent GDPR enforcement across the EU. eco welcomes this initiative as a valuable tool for supporting companies in GDPR compliance.

date 2026/06/01

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Cloud Computing

Atlantic Convergence:Building sustainable & secure digital infrastructure to power an AI enabled future.

Events Atlantic Convergence:Building sustainable & secure digital infrastructure to power an AI enabled future. DE-CIX invites you to the 3rd edition of the Antlantic Convergence: Building sustainable & secure digital infrastructure to power an AI enabled future. This initiative was founded with the support...

date 2026/09/29 to 2026/10/01

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Domains

The Next Round of New gTLDs – Conversation with Fritz Diekmann of the TLD-Box GmbH at the CENTR Jamboree in Berlin

At the CENTR Jamboree in Berlin, Thomas Rickert, Director Names & Numbers at eco – Association of the Internet Industry, spoke with Fritz Diekmann, Business Development Manager at TLD-Box GmbH, about how the company supports applicants and operators in the next round of new gTLDs.

date 2026/05/27

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Domains

Domains and Email as the Foundation of Trust Online

dotmagazine is an international online magazine covering Internet industry topics, featuring articles from members and partners. This issue explores how domains, DNS, email authentication, and digital sovereignty are becoming the infrastructure for trust online.  

date 2026/05/27

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eco

eco Publishes Annual Report 2025

eco has published its Annual Report 2025. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the eco Association’s work over the past year and highlights the political, economic and technological issues that have had a particular impact on the Internet industry. The focus is on key areas of action within the digital transformation.

date 2026/05/27

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