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Editorial Calendar 2025

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Between Energy Efficiency and Economic Growth: What Does the Data Center Industry Need?

Without high-performance data centers, the German economy would be left with its hands tied. At the same time, however, the industry must be measured by energy efficiency and climate-friendly innovations. Dr. Béla Waldhauser, Spokesperson of the Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany and Leader of the eco Datacenter Infrastructure Competence Group, describes how sustainability regulations can be successfully implemented in 2025.

Broadband Expansion

Broadband Rollout in Europe 2025 – Quo Vadis?

Exploring the ambitious plans for broadband rollout across Europe, Tobias Schubert, Marketing Manager Major Accounts at Corning Optical Communications, looks at the progress being made by Germany, France, and the UK towards universal connectivity by 2030.

Feature Digital Policy

EuroISPA: Shaping Digital Policy and Internet Governance in Europe

From shaping AI regulations to championing digital sustainability, EuroISPA stands at the forefront of European Internet policy. Lars Steffen from eco reveals how the world's largest ISP umbrella association is working to create a competitive, secure, and sustainable digital future for Europe.

Digital Policy

Shaping the Future of Digital Sovereignty: Why Europe Must Lead the Way

As digital sovereignty takes center stage, Europe faces a crucial challenge: reclaiming control from foreign tech giants. Can it leverage regulatory strength and innovation to set a global standard? The time for action is now, writes Els de Jong, Marketing & Communication Coordinator, BIT BV.

Digital Policy

The Case for a EuroStack

Europe’s digital autonomy depends on building its own tech ecosystem. Vittorio Bertola from Open-Xchange explores how a “EuroStack” can break dependency on global giants.

Feature Digital Policy

Steering Digital Policies and Compliance in Federated Cloud-Edge Ecosystems: How FACIS is Paving the Way for Agile Governance

What does it truly take to reshape digital contracting and Service Level Agreements? As Lauresha Memeti Toska explains, over the next two years, FACIS will tackle this challenge head-on, collaborating with providers and experts from diverse industries to craft forward-thinking solutions.

Digital Policy

Decoding GDPR’s Impact on WHOIS Data and Spam Emails

How does GDPR impact WHOIS data and spam emails? Tobias Sattler from TS Consulting uncovers the link between data exposure and unsolicited messages, revealing key insights for domain owners, registrars, and policymakers.

Digital Policy

Revolutionizing B2B Marketplaces: The Potential Role of Embedded Finance

Discover how embedded finance is revolutionizing B2B marketplaces in this insightful interview with Mr. Marcus Nasarek, Co-Founder & CEO of eTonec GmbH. Learn about the opportunities for banks, the role of automation in corporate services, and what it takes to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

Feature Artificial Intelligence

Making AI Tangible and Accessible for SMEs

Dr. Christian Temath, Managing Director of the KI.NRW competence platform, and eco’s Managing Director Andreas Weiss shed light on the opportunities that AI offers small and medium-sized enterprises.

Digital Policy

User Generated Content (UGC) and Trademark Protection: Navigating Digital Policy Challenges

How can platforms balance trademark protection and free expression in the age of user-generated content? Dr. Rolf Claessen from Michalski · Hüttermann & Partner explores the latest legal rulings, AI-driven moderation, and the future of digital policy.

Feature Digital Transformation

Shaping Germany’s Digital Future: Priorities for the Next Federal Government

Alexander Rabe, Managing Director of the eco Association, outlines key priorities for Germany’s next government, including a Ministry of Digitalization and aligning sustainability with innovation. Discover his vision for driving digital transformation.

Energy Efficiency

How to Reduce Energy Consumption in IT Operations

Philippe Strübbe, Director Strategic Development & Commercial at Nomios Germany, on how and why companies should prioritize making their IT operations more energy-efficient.

Data Center

Why Server Location Matters – and How the CSR Directive Comes into Play

UBIRCH’s Stephan Noller and Cosima Gräf on how sustainable data hosting reduces costs, ensures compliance, enhances brand reputation, and offers a competitive edge.

Feature Internet Industry

A Balanced Approach to Combating Illegal Online Content

Thomas Rickert of eco Association highlights the necessity for a “take-down instead of blocking” approach to tackle illegal online content, ensuring security while preserving the Internet’s openness.

Internet Industry

Shaping Tomorrow’s Internet: The Power of Global Digital Cooperation

Lars Steffen, Head of International, Digital Infrastructures & Resilience at the eco Association, on how multistakeholder collaboration and international governance frameworks are shaping sustainable and responsible digital transformation in an interview with dotmagazine.

Feature Cloud Computing

Confidential Computing: A White Paper on Secure Cloud Data Processing

Confidential Computing revolutionizes cloud security by protecting data during processing with encrypted environments like Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs). Regarding his co-authored white paper, Prof. Norbert Pohlmann now highlights the critical role in ensuring compliance, safeguarding sensitive information, and fostering digital trust across industries.

Feature Digital Policy

NIS2 and CER Rippling the Waves in 2025

Ulrich Plate, Senior Information Security Consultant at nGENn GmbH and Head of the eco KRITIS Competence Group, outlines how NIS2 and CER Directives will reshape Europe’s critical industries with expanded scope and stricter compliance.

Feature Digital Transformation

Eight Key Trends for the Technology Sector in 2025

Oliver Süme and John Cassels are co-heading the technology sector group at the European law firm Fieldfisher. They forecast how the EU AI Act, new data ownership rules, and US-EU regulatory shifts will transform the tech sector in 2025, creating both regulatory challenges and opportunities for industry players.

Feature Digital Ecosystem

Shaping Digital Ecosystems

Andreas Weiss, Managing Director of the eco Association, explores the progress in designing digital ecosystems, the role of sovereign digital identities, and the opportunities and challenges for the EU in asserting digital sovereignty.

Digital Ecosystem

From Discovery to Defense: Mastering API Security in Modern Digital Ecosystems

Lisa Fröhlich, Corporate Communications at Link11, dives into the critical importance of API security, outlines common threats, and shares actionable best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure business continuity.

Domains

Where DORA and DMARC Meet: Enhancing Financial Sector Resilience through Email Security

Matia Boldrini from Dmarcian examines how DMARC complements the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), enhancing email security to bolster digital acceleration and strengthen the financial sector's resilience.

Diversity

Building a Diverse Workforce in Tech: A Vision for Change

Dr. Claus van der Velden, Commercial Managing Director at NetCologne, shares insights on local commitment, empowering women, and fostering innovation through inclusion.

Feature Connectivity

Connectivity and Data Centers: The Backbone of AI and Sustainable Digitalization

Roland Broch, Senior Project Manager for Digital Infrastructures at eco, on why robust connectivity and efficient data centers are critical enablers of AI innovation.

Edge Computing

Cut Latency, Boost Efficiency: What MSPs Need to Know About Edge Computing

Thomas Amberg from Ynvolve explores how edge data centers are transforming IT infrastructure and how managed service providers can leverage circular IT solutions for scalability, cost efficiency, and sustainability.

Feature Internet Governance

Multistakeholder Internet Governance and the Internet We Want

In September 2024, eco Association, ICANN Org, and IPB hosted a Berlin event on the topic of multistakeholderism. Lars Steffen from eco shares expert insights on how collaboration and inclusivity are key to ensuring an open, resilient Internet in the face of global digital challenges.

Feature Interconnection

How Digital Ecosystems Power AI Strategies

Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX, on how companies can maximize the value out of AI, how data center and carrier-neutral Internet Exchanges support the evolution of AI-driven business, and how New York is leading the way with AI-ready connectivity infrastructure.

Artificial Intelligence

Understanding AI Application Architecture

Lori MacVittie from F5 analyzes the intricate components and operational challenges of AI applications, highlighting the importance of containerization, APIs, and emerging technologies in shaping the future of application development and security.

Feature Artificial Intelligence

AI in SMEs: Focus on Solving Real Problems, Instead of FOMO

AI holds immense potential for businesses, but many SMEs struggle to implement it effectively. Christine Neubauer of the eco Association shares practical guidance on how SMEs can focus on solving real problems with AI, instead of just chasing the latest hype.

Digital Inclusion

Inclusive Teams Produce Better Results

Meet Roshene McCool, Corning Optical Communications, as she discusses breaking gender barriers and fostering diversity in the tech industry. Learn about her strategies for nurturing female talent and her vision for advancing fiber connectivity across Europe.

Diversity

Why a Diverse Workforce is the Key to Business Success

Embracing a diverse workforce is the key to unlocking innovation, adaptability, and success in today’s fast-paced digital landscape, as showcased by Thomas Amberg from Ynvolve.

Feature Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence and IT Security - More Security, More Threats

Prof. Norbert Pohlmann from eco investigates the dual role of AI as both a powerful security asset and a potential attack vector. He highlights the importance of securing AI systems while underscoring the need for human oversight in critical areas to ensure safety and trust.

Artificial Intelligence

Maintain Connectivity and Security for AI-Based Apps

Unlock the potential of generative AI via the security company F5 and explore how to connect, secure, and scale your AI workloads seamlessly on a single platform.

Security

Email Security and Branding Impact Combined: Why DMARC and BIMI are Essential for Companies

Implementing DMARC and BIMI is crucial for enhancing email security and branding, as highlighted by Jochen Schönweiß from Nameshield regarding a study on Germany’s e-commerce sector.

Feature Email

Enhancing Email Security: A Collective Responsibility

Claudia Plattner, President of the BSI, calls for collective action in enhancing email security amidst growing cyber threats. As outdated email systems continue to expose vulnerabilities, the tools to strengthen our digital communications are already within reach – it's time to put them to use.

Bringing Email Security into the Mainstream: A Call to Action for Companies

In the face of escalating cyber threats, email security is emerging as a crucial battleground for businesses of all sizes. The eco Association’s Michael Weirich urges companies to elevate their defenses and explains how they can fortify their digital communications against increasingly sophisticated attacks.

Feature Cybersecurity

360 Degree Security: Why Do We Need to Look Beyond Just Cybersecurity?

Security today goes far beyond just cybersecurity, as Thomas Tschersich from Telekom Security emphasized at eco’s Internet Security Days. He highlights the need for a 360-degree approach that addresses cyber threats, workforce challenges, geopolitical risks, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Digital Infrastructure

The Hidden Trap of Vendor Lock-in: How MSPs Can Escape With Hybrid IT

Thomas Amberg from Ynvolve reveals how MSPs can escape vendor lock-in and enhance flexibility by adopting a hybrid IT strategy that combines new & circular hardware.

Brands

Brand Abuse: How to Detect Threats Before Your Customers Do

In this article, Sven Krohlas, a Detection Engineer at Spamhaus Technology, explores how brands can detect threats earlier and respond quickly to keep insurance premiums low and prevent damage costs from spiraling.

Feature Security

IT Technologies Need to Become Significantly More Robust for the Digital Future

To prevent future disruptions from minor software errors, Prof. Dr. Norbert Pohlmann from eco highlights the urgent need for robust IT security architectures.

Data Sovereignty

Navigating Cross-Border Data Compliance in a Global Regulatory Landscape

Ryan Miller from Impossible Cloud explores the essential strategies for managing cross-border data compliance and GDPR challenges, ensuring robust data sovereignty in an increasingly globalized world.

Cybersecurity

Detecting and Defending Against Cyber Threats – Staying One Step Ahead with the Connectivity Cloud

Dominic Haussmannn from Cloudflare reveals how the Connectivity Cloud is revolutionizing cyber defense, helping companies outpace evolving threats and safeguard critical infrastructures.

Feature Security

Finding and Retaining IT Security Experts: Five Tips for Companies

Building on eco’s IT Security Survey 2024, Cornelia Schildt offers practical strategies for companies facing challenges in hiring and retaining IT security talent.

DNS

DNS Tips: Securely Operating Authoritative Name Servers and Protecting Against Outages

Klaus Darilion from nic.at shares crucial tips in two core videos for securing authoritative name servers and protecting domains during outages.

Data Protection & Privacy

Protecting Your Business: Data Security Strategies for Circular IT Hardware

With more companies turning to circular IT hardware as a sustainable solution, Ynvolve’s Thomas Amberg explains why securing data on refurbished systems is vital for protecting sensitive information and maintaining trust.

Feature Data Center

Sustainable Digitalization through Energy-Efficient Data Centers

Roland Broch, Senior Project Manager for Digital Infrastructures at eco Association, explains the vital role of digital infrastructure and energy-efficient data centers in achieving sustainability goals.

Cybersecurity

Gender Cyber Gap: How Strong is the Glass Firewall for Female Hackers?

At eco’s Internet Security Days, Catrin Schröder-Jaross and Christiane Schmidt from adesso SE exposed the persistent gender bias in cybersecurity. Through personal stories and data, they highlighted the need for more inclusive and bias-free cybersecurity environments.

Data Center

Keeping a Cool Head in the Data Center

Mustafa Keskin of Corning Optical Communications on how data centers can reduce noise levels and save electricity with liquid cooling systems.

Data Center

Green Data Centers: Benefiting Everyone?

While data centers consume significant energy, Thomas Amberg from Ynvolve underscores how implementing simple green solutions can benefit companies directly while contributing to a far better sustainable future.

Feature DNS

The NETmundial Multistakeholder Approach as a Model for Internet Governance

Thomas Rickert and Lars Steffen from the eco Association provide key insights into how the NETmundial multistakeholder approach is setting a core standard for inclusive, democratic governance, offering a model for tackling challenges in the digital age and beyond.

DNS

Economic implications of DNS: Understanding its role in the digital economy

Join Simone Catania from InterNetX as he unveils the crucial role of the Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure in shaping the digital economy, highlighting its critical impact on operational efficiency, security, and global economic stability.

Feature Artificial Intelligence

Six Months of “AI in Practice”: eco Association Initiative Sets Course Towards the Digital Future

Christine Neubauer, Project Manager Industry 4.0 at eco Association, explores the critical role of AI in driving business advancements and the progress made in the first six months of the “AI in Practice” initiative.

Industrial IoT

Industry 4.0: Rising to the Cybersecurity Challenge in Smart Manufacturing

The article discusses the smart manufacturing sector by highlighting its characteristics and illustrating what the main challenges are for enterprises in the sector, and how TANGO project proposes a solution to mitigate cybersecurity risks through a dedicated case study.

Feature Digital Ecosystem

Driving Expansion of the Digital Ecosystem at All Levels in Europe and Germany

Dr. Béla Waldhauser from the Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures highlights the essential role of strong infrastructures in driving Europe’s and Germany’s digital transformation, calling for streamlined investments, reduced bureaucracy, and enhanced funding to optimize data centers and support economic growth.

Feature Brands

How Brand Trust is Generated in the Email Inbox

Enhance brand trust through effective, respectful email communication: With insights from the CSA Summit, Sebastian Kluth shares expert tips for turning every email into an opportunity for meaningful engagement and trust-building with your audience.

Feature Cybersecurity

The Cyber Resilience Act and its Impact on Security in the IoT

The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act will strengthen cybersecurity rules for hardware and software products. Tatjana Hein, eco Association, looks at what IoT manufacturers can expect.

Domains

Your Digital Storefront: Protecting Your Domain Name and Choosing the Right Registrar

Join Joëlle Samaké and Arnaud Wittersheim from Nameshield as they look at the pivotal role of domain names and registrars in protecting your brand and online presence against emerging threats.

Cybersecurity

Improving Cyber Resilience Worldwide

Silvio Oertli from Switch-CERT reflects on the importance of shared knowledge & trust-building mechanisms in incident response amidst commonplace cyber threats.

Future of Email

The Future of Email in the Age of AI

Marking the 40th anniversary of email in Germany, Alex Charles from GMX and WEB.DE explores its evolving role in our digital lives, emphasizing the crucial need for trust by improving communication, powering identity, and enabling personal AI.

Feature Artificial Intelligence

On the Cusp of the Digital Revolution – How AI, Quantum Computing, and More Will Change Our World

Alexander Rabe, Managing Director of the eco Association, on how AI and the like are shaping a new era in work, industry, and daily life.

Domains

To block or takedown: How to treat malicious activity on the Internet?

Billions are lost annually to cybercrime. Malware, phishing, ransomware—threats loom large. Sven Krohlas, a Detection Engineer at Spamhaus Technology Ltd, delves into the critical need for companies to recognize the threats posed by malware and phishing attacks.

Feature Interconnection

Lisbon – A Formidable Point of Convergence and Emerging Interconnection Hub

Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX, talks in interview about the newly-published study of Lisbon as an interconnection hub and how the pan-Atlantic infrastructure community will be assembled to build trust in this growing digital landscape.

Encryption

The Core of Digital Trust: Encryption, Identity, and Integrity

In the digital landscape, Simone Catania from InterNetX emphasizes how trust is pivotal, ensuring secure transactions with encryption, identity verification, and integrity amidst rising security threats.

Feature Email

Trust Fuels the Future: A Recap of the 2024 CSA Summit

Julia Janssen-Holldiek, Director of the CSA, delves into the 2024 CSA Summit, showcasing the evolution of email trust. This event brought together global leaders to collaboratively shape the future of digital communication.

Feature Self-regulation

eco Complaints Office 2023: Success in the Fight against Illegal Online Content

Alexandra Koch-Skiba, Head of the eco Complaints Office, champions the battle against online exploitation, highlighting a record year in vigilant reporting and successful international interventions.

Secure Email Communication

In today’s digital age, ensuring the security of email communication is paramount. Learn about the comprehensive Technical Guidelines from the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), authored by Kristina Pohl.

Artificial Intelligence

The Potential of AI in the Life Sciences

Saskia Steinacker, Senior VP Strategy at Bayer AG, reveals how Bayer is using AI and provides practical examples from the life sciences sector.

Domains

The Top 10 ccTLDs Powering the European Domain Market

Discover the top ccTLDs dominating the domain market share in Europe in 2024, as presented by Simone Catania from InterNetX.

Feature Multi Cloud

Optimizing Cloud Connectivity for Business Success

With multi-cloud gaining ground as a strategic advantage for companies, the lack of interoperability between cloud providers poses a challenge for cloud architects. Dr. Christoph Dietzel from DE-CIX, on optimizing connectivity between clouds to ensure seamless interoperability.

Feature Cloud Native

20 Years of CloudFest: The World’s Largest Cloud Conference

Twenty years of innovation & collaboration have been celebrated at CloudFest, with EuroCloud’s Michael Hase catching up on the event's significance with its organizers.

Feature Latency

Internet “Out of a Box”: Lowering Latency and Getting Ready for the Immersive Internet

Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX explains what conditions need to be created to ensure that digital infrastructures are adequately equipped for future innovations. And he reveals what getting closer to the immersive Internet has to do with boxes.

Artificial Intelligence

The AI Revolution Still Needs Time

While AI has the real potential to become a business driver, Michael Hase from eco reveals how its success relies on data competence & process understanding.

IoT

INSYS icom Case Study: Empowering IIoT Giant Expansion from Europe to Asia (China）

To unlock Asia’s IIoT potential, Serve Bunnik from CITIC Telecom CPC showcases how INSYS icom partnered with his company to master seamless global service.

Feature Email

Creating a Trusted Environment Through Self-Regulation

Julia Janssen-Holldiek, Director of the Certified Senders Alliance, looks at the importance of self-regulation in the email ecosystem.

Gaia-X

Diversity Drives Innovation: A Woman in Tech on the Importance of Role Models

Lauresha Memeti, GXFS Technical Project Manager, eco Association, on navigating the tech industry as a woman and the importance of strong female role models.

Feature Gaia-X

A Necessity Instead of Wishful Thinking: We Should Talk More About Resilience and Less About Sovereignty

Collaborative data ecosystems are not a European pipe dream but a real economic necessity, stresses Andreas Weiss, eco Association.

Digital Ecosystem

Transforming IT Infrastructure: Embracing the Circular Economy Model

Thomas Amberg from ynvolve dives into the principles of the circular economy, exploring how IT professionals can adapt and benefit from this sustainable model.

Digital Education

Powering Digital Learning Responsibly: Mediamaisteri’s Sustainable Compute Journey with Verne Global

Fruitful collaboration between a data center provider and a digital learning specialist animates both business goals and sustainability objectives, as described by Kim Gunnelius from Verne Global.

Feature Artificial Intelligence

AI Solutions for Elder Care #thenursinghomecanwait

Dr. Bettina Horster reveals how VIVAIcare's groundbreaking AI solution, Vivi, is revolutionizing elder care. From personalized reminders to safety features, discover how AI is reshaping independent living and supporting mental health.

Data Center

Establishment of a Sustainable Green Data Center Platform

Jörgen Venot from Germany’s DATA CASTLE shares insights on how his company is building a robust and sustainable ecosystem, with every step aligned with the goal of creating a green data center.

Sustainability

Pioneering Sustainability in Refurbished Tech: A Case Study

There is huge potential lying in unused old devices, says Kamran Doorsoun from Janado. In this dotmagazine interview, he gives tips for a more sustainable use of electronics.

Feature Women in Tech

How the 'Groundbreaker Talents’ Scholarship Program Transforms Lives and Reshapes Tomorrow’s Talent Pipeline

Leoni Rossberg from Groundbreaker elaborates on how to create access to opportunities for young talent, foster more diversity in tech, and pioneer change.

Feature Sustainability

How to Boost Digital Responsibilities in Germany: A Call for Stronger Coordination

Germany’s digital ministry and strategy provide good prospects for upgraded digital responsibilities– but only if strong coordination occurs across departments, as spelt out by eco’s Managing Director Alexander Rabe.

Feature Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation for More Sustainability

Digital tech is the key to significantly reducing Germany’s CO₂ emissions, as illustrated by Oliver Süme, Chair of the eco Board, and Béla Waldhauser, Spokesperson of the Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany.

Connectivity

A Sustainable Future with Optical Fiber

Corning and Sphera unlock the green potential of optical fiber; how its low carbon footprint revolutionizes connectivity. Discover its environmental edge over copper networks and the sustainable path forward.

Cloud Computing

How Clean Is Your Data Usage? Measuring Carbon Footprint in the Cloud

The energy consumption of data centers, where cloud services are hosted, contributes significantly to carbon emissions. OVHCloud’s Falk Weinreich shows how companies can measure the sustainability of the IT resources they use.

Data Center

New Standards for Data Center Sustainability Set at Germany’s University of Göttingen

In this case study, Sebastian Behr, Sales and Account Manager Segment Data Center Germany highlights ABB’s collaboration with the University of Göttingen for a sustainable High-Performance Data Center, with a strong emphasis on climate protection and scalability.

Feature Interconnection

Building Tomorrow's Internet: The Crucial Role of Direct Interconnection for Immersive Experiences

Journey into the Internet’s future with Dr. Thomas King, CTO of DE-CIX, as he navigates the challenges and visions of a seamlessly immersive digital landscape.

Energy Efficiency

CO₂ Savings in The Fiber Rollout – Which Installation Method is Best?

Alternative deployment methods for fiber optics can reduce the carbon footprint significantly, as Tobias Schubert from Corning outlines.

Connectivity

Transforming Global Connectivity: Neterra’s Commitment to the Open API Manifesto

Svetoslava Bancheva, Neterra, reports on how the telecommunications provider is using TM Forum's Open APIs to help unify the industry, break down barriers, and enhance customer experiences worldwide.

Feature DNS

Article 28 of the NIS2 Directive and the DNS Industry

Thomas Rickert and Lars Steffen, eco Association, explain why complying with the NIS2 Directive and Article 28, in particular, presents challenges for the DNS industry. Everyone is responsible for everything, but not everyone has to do everything!

Car Repair 4.0

How the Data Act is Impacting the Connected Car World

How will the Data Act reshape manufacturer-repairer-customer dynamics, data access rights, and legal frameworks? Ralf Schädel reviews the recent Car Repair 4.0 webinar.

DNS

Expanding the Impact of Women on the Domain Name System

In featuring the Domain Name System’s pivotal role in connecting the online world, Vanda Scartezini & Cheryl Langdon-Orr from DNS Women highlight how their network is leading the way to a more inclusive future. Join us on this transformative journey!

Feature Digitalization

Harmonizing Digitalization and Sustainability: Perceptions from eco Surveys

Digitalization and sustainability are increasingly going hand in hand, as showcased by eco’s Managing Director Alexander Rabe.

Feature E-Payment

The Future of Payments: Wallets and the Transformation of Transactions

While wallet services are at the heart of tomorrow’s payment systems, eco’s Ralf Schädel explains how success will depend on providers’ future adaptation.

Mobility

A Woman in Tech Pioneering the Future of Mobility

In our “Women in Tech” series, explore the future of corporate mobility through the inspiring journey of Olga Nevska, Managing Director of Telekom MobilitySolutions.

Sustainability

Tech’s Next Revolution: How the Circular Economy is Shaping the Future

In today’s rising tide of e-waste, a pathway towards sustainability is essential: As Rafael Dada from Janado explains, shifting towards a Circular Economy which embraces refurbished tech is a highly tangible strategy.

Artificial Intelligence in Business

AI-Driven Customer Communication: Automating Customer Dialogue with the moinAI Chatbot

AI systems process huge amounts of data every day, for training purposes and to provide answers to user queries. In many cases, AI systems process personal data. Falk Weinreich, General Manager Central Europe at OVHcloud, outlines why data needs to be securely hosted with high security standards in Europe, using the German chatbot moinAI as a case study.

Feature New Work

Finding Skilled Workers via New Work Strategies in the Cloud Native Market

New Work strategies in the cloud native market help to find and retain skilled workers, as affirmed in Nils Klute’s interview with EuroCloud Germany members.

Connectivity

Upgraded Digital Products at the Kick-Off of the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Network connectivity is increasingly up and running at sporting events, as exhibited by Alexander Mager from FOLAN in a case study on the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning and AI in the DNS Abuse Space

In a world rather skeptical of AI, Kelly Hardy of iQ Global offers insights on fostering trust for ethical and transformative AI advancements.

DNS

Navigating the Digital Landscape: DNS Security in the Modern Age of Cyber Threats

Nameshield’s CPO Christophe Gérard emphasizes the crucial role of DNS in Internet security and explores emerging trends to protect your online presence.

Cybersecurity

Fight Against Spam and Cyber Attacks: How Brands Can Authenticate Their Emails Using DNS Records

Thomas Küchenthal, CTO of LEMARIT, explains the risks brand owners run with missing DNS records and why they are so important for preventing spam, spoofing, and other security risks.

Artificial Intelligence

Why ‘The Why’ Matters – Explainable AI Explained

Dr. Luca Bruder, Alexander Thamm GmbH, outlines the importance of Explainable AI (XAI) in understanding the decision logic of highly complex AI models such as LLMs.

DNS

Unveiling the Blind Spots: Enhancing DNS Abuse and Online Harm Mitigation Through Regionally Specific Data

What are key factors in globally combating DNS abuse? Not only reputation blocklists, but also diverse & regional data, as reported by Gia Isabella from CleanDNS.

Feature Interconnection

Knowledge Sharing to Boost Future Business – When Academia and Commercial Organizations Join Forces

Ivo Ivanov from DE-CIX explores the benefits and trust built by the global Interconnection Academy, initiated by DE-CIX in collaboration with the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).

Internet Governance

Improved Multi-Stakeholderism for Tomorrow: Securing the Internet Governance System

How can we shape the trustworthy future of the Internet? Through addressing challenges and working on solutions in the multi-stakeholder approach, as advised by the Australian .au Domain Administration (auDA).

Feature DNS

Domain Name System: Lessons from the topDNS Best Practice Webinars

eco Association has brought together several Internet industry members to collaboratively fight DNS abuse via its topDNS initiative. Numerous lessons and tips are now on hand from the topDNS Best Practice Webinars, as shared by Lars Steffen, eco’s Director International.

Brands

Safeguarding Your Brand in the Digital Age: Three Key Strategies for Online Brand Protection

In today's digital landscape, protecting your brand goes beyond reputation management. Learn how CMO Volodymyr Holovash at DomainCrawler advises businesses to secure their online presence through TLD gap analysis, defensive domain name registrations, and HTML content monitoring. Discover how these strategies not only shield your brand from threats but also enhance SEO and customer trust.

Cloud Native

Paradigm with Pitfalls: Cloud Native Saving IT Costs in SMEs

Cloud native solutions can be your path to cost savings and IT efficiency – as long as you identify and overcome any pitfalls, as advised by Nils Klute from EuroCloud.

DNS

6 Tips for a Fail-safe DNS

Klaus Darilion, DNS expert at nic.at, provides valuable tips and tricks on how to upgrade the security of your DNS infrastructure.

Artificial Intelligence

How a European AI Can Succeed

Jan Oetjen, CEO of GMX on unlocking Europe‘s AI potential: Overcoming data challenges and shaping the future.

Domains

From Domain Names to Trademark Protection: Safeguard Your Brand’s Digital Identity

Simone Catania, InterNetX, outlines how to choose the perfect domain name, common issues to consider and exactly how to protect your digital identity.

Feature Energy Efficiency

Why the German Energy Efficiency Act Can Significantly Improve the Environmental Footprint of Digitalization

Dr. Béla Waldhauser, Spokesperson of the Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany, explores the transformative impact of the German federal government’s Energy Efficiency Act on the digital infrastructure landscape.

Data Center

A Day Without Data Centers

As data centers are essentially the foundation of interconnected life, what would a day without those actually look like? A concept explored by Jens-Peter Feidner, Managing Director at Equinix Germany.

Internet Industry

The Next-Generation Internet Exchange – DE-CIX Paves the Way for the Immersive Internet

Dr. Thomas King, CTO of DE-CIX, spells out what steps Internet Exchange operators need to take to pioneer the seamless future of the immersive Internet.

Feature Digital Infrastructure

Leveraging Infrastructure Diversity for Business Success

Diversity is key for technical resilience. Where to start? Alleviate cloud concentration through a multi-cloud approach, advises Ivo Ivanov from DE-CIX.

Edge Computing

Leveraging Edge Computing and Optimization for Improved Website Performance

In a relentless online services’ race, milliseconds can make all the difference. Enter edge computing & optimization, recommends Dmitry Samoshkin, CPO at Gcore.

Cloud Computing

A BIT of Support: Empowering FCBU Amidst the War in Ukraine

Els de Jong from Dutch BIT highlights how her company has forged a resilient alliance in IT infrastructure with the First Credit Bureau of Ukraine.

Connected Car

The Paradigm Shift: The Transformation of the Automotive Industry

Ralf Schädel, eco Association, on the fully connected cars of the future and seven trends for suppliers – driving change towards smarter mobility.

Digital Business Models

AI Assistants: A Balancing Act Between Data Security and Technological Progress

Simon Krannig, data scientist at ADACOR, shares insights into the transformative potential of open-source AI Assistants.

Digital Business Models

More Turnover and Better Margins With Machine Services in the SME Sector

Nils Klute, eco Association, looks at how data-based as-a-service business models help modern plants solve production problems and minimize risks.

Feature Gaia-X

The Tellus Project: Giving the Internet an Upgrade

DE-CIX’s Alina Rubina outlines how Tellus is creating a more powerful network infrastructure for the Gaia-X data-infrastructure ecosystem.

FinTech

The Digital Bank: Why Innovative Financial Institutions Urgently Need an Interconnection Strategy

Dr. Thomas King, CTO at DE-CIX, shows why interconnection via an Internet Exchange is so important for the future of banking.

Digital Infrastructure

Infrastructure and Cloud Services: What Makes a Client Project Successful

Andre Reitenbach, CEO at Gcore discusses the impact of a provider’s infrastructure on critical aspects of cloud services, and how that affects clients’ businesses.

Feature Cloud Computing

SMEs and the Public Cloud: Business Opportunities for Providers and Customers

With cloud native technologies offering increasing advantages for SME business models, Nils Klute from eco highlights how growth opportunities can be achieved via a middle ground with the public cloud.

Digitalization

Business Apps: Luxury or Necessity for Your Company?

Marco Bellof, VS-Apps MD, on identifying your company's potential need for a custom business application and when (not) to use one.

Data Protection & Privacy

The GAFAM Cloud Risks: Why Consumers need European Alternatives

Privacy deficits and control of data: Jan Oetjen, GMX CEO, outlines why everyone should carefully consider which cloud services they use.

Feature Domains

.GIVING – There is no better way to give!

Public Interest Registry launches new .GIVING TLD to streamline the fundraising and donation experience.

Domains

Tokenization of the Internet Address Space

Alexey Shkittin, CEO of InterLIR, and Alexander Timokhin, COO, propose transitioning from a hierarchical to a decentralized IP registry system using blockchain technology.

Feature Women in Tech

Successful Women = Successful Business Models

An interview with Kiki Radicke from ADACOR on how business success in the tech world pivots on agility & gender equality.

New Work

Move With the Times, or the Times Will Move Without You

Why it pays to focus on corporate culture in the struggle for skilled workers, explains Andrea Trapp, Vice President of Business International from Dropbox.

Feature New Work

Building Trust in the Modern Workplace

Lucia Falkenberg, CPO of the eco Association, on how a team exchange on an equal footing is a key factor for mobilizing trust in present and future workplaces.

New Work

Organizational Trust Goes Both Ways

Tucows’ Head of Compliance, Reg Levy, argues that allowing employees to work from home can increase productivity and improve recruitment. Trust is crucial in this model, as is leveraging technology to foster cultural togetherness.

Feature Connectivity

When Time Stands Still: Why Redundant Connectivity Is Essential in the Digital Age

Dr. Thomas King, CTO at DE-CIX, explains why companies should secure their IT infrastructure via redundant lines, and what exactly lies behind the term redundancy.

Identity Management

Securing Hospital Workplaces

How can hospitals not just boost quality of care, but also upgrade security? Dr. Nils Kaufmann, OGiTiX Software, explains how the merger of two health tech giants creates a 360° IAM set of solutions for hospitals.

Feature Women in Tech

Five Tips: How to Launch a Women´s Network in Your Company

Hanna von der Au, eco Association, outlines how women’s networks can empower and support female professionals in the tech industry.

Women in Tech

Changes in Cultural Behavior Essential for Gender Equality in the Tech World

Vanda Scartezini, the co-founder of DNS Women, highlights how we need to delve deeply into cultural behavior to see as many women as men employed in tech.

Artificial Intelligence

A Woman in AI

In interview, Kim Dressendörfer, Senior Account Technical Leader at IBM, emphasizes how diversity in the team constitutes a good AI mechanism.

New Work

Hybrid Work is Here to Stay – How to Get it Right

Dr. Ralf Ebbinghaus, Enreach MD & CCO, maps out how to unlock the full potential of hybrid work with integrated communication tools.

Feature Service-Meister

AR and VR at Work: Industrial Service with Augmented Reality

Nils Klute on how AR and VR are being used to archive expert knowledge and train junior staff in the Service-Meister project.

Cloud Native

Farewell to Hyperscalers’ Wild West Times

Can cloud native and sovereign clouds possibly co-exist? This is one core topic discussed by Maximilian Hille from cloud ahead with Dr Nils Kaufmann, Head of EuroCloud Native.

Gaia-X

Gaia-X: “This Governance Process Is Unique in the World”

Why initiatives like Gaia-X represent a new form of international technopolitics. Andreas Baur reveals how political concepts are embedded in technology.

Sustainability

How to Approach Sustainability in the Network Industry

Planning to incorporate sustainability into your business models? Pick up on tips for a framework devised by Inter.link, ranging from certification standards to monitoring software.

Energy Efficiency

Green and Affordable: Reducing Electricity Costs by Archiving Data on Tape

Do you need to store data in the long-term? Then save electricity and CO2 emissions through tape technology, as recommended by Melina Schnaudt from FUJIFILM.

Energy Efficiency

Using Fiber to the Edge to Cut the Carbon

Piers Benjamin illustrates how Corning saved energy and money by installing FTTE in their sustainably-built global HQ.

Feature DNS

DNS Cookies: The Transaction Mechanism to Protect the Namespace

Although they are not the cure for all name server problems, DNS cookies offer an extra layer of protection and are particularly effective against off-path attacks. Simone Catania, InterNetX, looks at how DNS cookies can make DNS transactions more secure.

Feature Smart City

The Smart City: What Is the Role of the Public Sphere?

Harald A. Summa, CEO of the eco Association, explores the role of cities and regional authorities in laying the foundation for the smart city.

Feature Digitalization

Digital Villages Research Project

How can innovative digital technologies help to ease the lives of people in rural areas? Learn more from Hanna von der Au’s interview with Fraunhofer Institute on the German “Digital Villages” research project

Feature Digitalization

Digital Business Models & Ecosystems – Call for Contributions

New digital business models and ecosystems will affect not only our way of work and doing business, but our daily life as well. dotmagazine’s Call for Contributions on how business models and ecoystems enable innovation and revolutionize society and the economy.

Feature Digitalization

Industry as a Driver for the Digitalization of the European Economy?

Why the “old economy” is driving the digital transformation in the Old World, reveals Ernst Stöckl-Pukall, German Economics Ministry, in an interview with Andreas Weiss and Thomas Sprenger, GXFS-DE.

Digitalization

IRMA: How Digital Wallets Contribute to Digital Sustainability

Peter Eikelboom, SIDN, on how digital wallets will contribute to innovation and data sovereignty, increasing the opportunities for all.

Internet Industry

Is the Internet Fragmenting or Just Evolving?

Are the worries about the Internet becoming increasingly fragmented unfounded? Is it just evolving? ISOC’s Robbie Mitchell reports.

Feature Energy Efficiency

Abundant Energy Potential through Utilization of Data Center Waste Heat

Data centers & society have much to gain from waste heat utilization, as illustrated by Dr. Béla Waldhauser from Telehouse & the Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures.

Artificial Intelligence

From AI to the circular economy: How digital technologies redefine sustainable value creation

How artificial intelligence, data and Gaia-X are weeding, securing harvests and implementing the circular economy. Nils Klute reports.

Cloud Native

Cloud Native: More Responsibility via Decoupling Software Building Blocks and Connectivity

Headless CMS enhances responsibility on the strength of cloud native, a development spelt out by Nils Klute from EuroCloud

Feature Sustainability

Hosting in the Wind Turbine

Hanna von der Au from eco reports on the climate-neutral television of the future, empowered by Zattoo via the windCORES project of WestfalenWIND.

Smart City

Enabling Smarter Offices With Fiber to the Edge

FTTE is future-flexible, delivering connectivity, bandwidth & safe power in an office building, discloses Piers Benjamin from Corning Optical Communications.

Cloud Native

More Sustainable with Cloud: Economies of Scale for the Environment and Climate

What can be the key to more sustainability? Cloud technologies, spells out Nils Klute from EuroCloud Germany.

Digital Ecosystem

Building successful ecosystems: a strategic advantage for MSPs

In this article, Thomas Amberg, DACH market sales lead, explores the concept of business ecosystems, their significance, and emphasizes the need for efficient collaboration.

Digitalization

Editorial Calendar 2024

Topics and deadlines for contributing to dotmagazine in 2024