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, bringing a whole new range of innovative services into our lives. ICT technologies, like cloud, artificial intelligence, IoT and 5G mobile communications are recognized as enablers of digital business models and ecosystems, contributing to a circular economy, a more sustainable society, and a smarter use of resources. Finding the right partners and pooling resources enables a more level playing field in which small and large companies alike can thrive.

For the Issue on “Digital Business Models & Ecosystems” in May/June 2023, dotmagazine welcomes articles from members, partners, and customers of the eco Association/DE-CIX Group that showcase how digital business enables innovation and is revolutionizing society and the economy.

Submissions date for Part 1: 26 April 2023

Submissions date for Part 2: 24 May 2023

Contributions can take the form of:

• Articles offering advice or tips & tricks 
• Case studies 
• Interviews

Topic areas

We’d welcome stories looking at supporting business from the perspectives of (but not limited to):

Drivers of innovation & ecosystems

• Cross-functional teams
• Connectivity & 5G
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Industrial IoT
• Data Analytics & Data Management
• Sustainability
• Supporting brands
• Other

Tools to support digital transformation & ecosystems

• IT infrastructures
• Cloud & Cloud Native
• Gaia-X
• Artificial Intelligence
• Smart value chains
• Communication tools
• Other

Innovations exemplified in use cases

• Enterprises: Automotive, Finance, Health, etc.
• Digital infrastructures
• Social projects
• Other

You have a related burning topic that doesn’t fit into the categories above? Talk to us! dotmagazine@eco.de

Please note: your contribution should not be too technical – the focus should be more on the strategic level.

• Given that the goal of the eco Association – as publisher of dotmagazine – is the responsible shaping of the Internet, promoting diversity is in our deepest interest. To boost the profile of women in the Internet industry, we are particularly keen to have the voices of women heard in our industry insights. We therefore especially welcome articles, quotes, and case studies which are (co-)written by, feature or quote Women in Tech.
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