Datacenter

The Hessian Data Centre Strategy: A Blueprint for Germany

The Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany, an initiative founded within the eco Association by operators of digital infrastructure ecosystems, welcomes the data centre strategy announced today for the German federal state of Hesse and calls for a similar approach at the federal level to strengthen...

date 2025/07/04

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Datacenter

Appeal to the German Federal Government: Include Data Centres in Electricity Tax Reduction

After the leaders of the CDU/CSU and SPD postponed the reduction in electricity tax originally agreed in the coalition agreement, the Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany, founded under the umbrella of the eco Association, appealed to the German Federal Government: The CDU/CSU and SPD should...

date 2025/07/04

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Datacenter

Artificial Intelligence and Data Centres Go Hand in Hand

With AI Gigafactories, the EU aims to catch up in AI development. At least one of the planned super data centres is supposed to be built in Germany — according to the federal government's goal. eco supports this initiative but warns of a bureaucratic obstacle hurdle.  

date 2025/06/10

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Policy & Law

eco BXLtalk 2025 co-hosted by SAP AI vs. GDPR: How to ensure...

Join us in Brussels for the eco BXLtalk panel discussion co-hosted by SAP "AI vs. GDPR: How to ensure a futureproof GDPR enabling AI in the EU?" followed by a networking reception to strengthen relationships with key participants and decision makers in the room.

date 2025/06/04 placeBrussels

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Datacenter

Envisioning the Networks of the Future: Sector Coupling Needs Regulation with Vision

On Wednesday, 9 April 2025, the first AllianzTalk, a discussion series hosted by the Alliance for Digital Infrastructure, took place at the Telefónica BASECAMP in Berlin. At almost exactly the same time, the coalition agreement between the CDU, CSU and SPD was presented not far away in the Paul-Löbe building – one more...

date 2025/04/11

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Policy & Law

eco Association: Special Fund for Infrastructure is a Positive Contribution to the Digitalisation of Germany

eco – Association of the Internet Industry views the decision of the German political parties, CDU, CSU and SPD, as a positive contribution to the successful digitalisation of Germany. Oliver Süme, Chair of the eco Board, comments: ‘The future coalition partners must also address structural challenges.’

date 2025/03/05

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5 questions for Christof Denk, LEW TelNet

In this interview, telecommunications expert Christof Denk from LEW TelNet talks about the future of digital networking, innovative technologies, and the challenges facing the telecommunications industry.

date 2024/12/17

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Policy & Law

Association of the Internet Industry Warns Against Double Regulation: Clear Responsibilities for Critical Infrastructures Protection Required

For the eco – Association of the Internet Industry, today’s decision by the German federal government on the KRITIS Umbrella Act (KRITISDachG) is an important step towards further strengthening the protection of critical infrastructures in Germany.

date 2024/11/06

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Policy & Law

NIS2 Hearing: eco Calls for Swift Implementation to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Germany

Today, the German Bundestag’s Committee on Internal Affairs and Home Affairs is dealing with the outstanding issues regarding the implementation of the NIS2 Directive, whose deadline for national transposition already expired on October 17, 2024. eco Association is urging for a swift adoption of the law.

date 2024/11/04

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Datacenter

Strong Infrastructures are the Key to Competitiveness

AI and quantum computing require robust data centre infrastructure, stated eco Chair of the Board Oliver Süme at the start of the 2024 Digital Summit.

date 2024/10/22

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