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Editorial Calendar 2025

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Reputation: It Isn’t Black or White

Sven Krohlas of Spamhaus explains how blocklists now use reputation scores and context for smarter filtering – making list choice a strategic, not just technical, decision.

DNS

Harnessing AI to Combat DNS Abuse: Towards a Safer Digital World

AI is transforming DNS Abuse response – faster, smarter, and more proactive. Su Wu, COO at iQ, explores how tech and human oversight combine for a safer digital world.

Domains

DNSSEC: Bridging the Trust Gap in the DNS Infrastructure

Trust starts with DNS. Patrick Ben Koetter of eco and sys4 AG breaks down why DNSSEC is essential for secure Internet infrastructure – and what's holding adoption back.

How to Prevent Email Abuse on Non-Sending Domains

Thomas Küchenthal, CTO of LEMARIT GmbH, on how you can protect your reputation, your customers, and your credibility with the right DNS entries.

Feature Email: Trust & Challenges

When E-Invoices End Up in Spam – Email Deliverability as a Challenge

E-invoicing becomes mandatory in Germany from 2025. But what if invoices land in spam? Qadir Rostamzada from eco explains why email deliverability is critical – and how CSA helps to ensure it.

Email: Trust & Challenges

The State of Email Authentication Technologies

Email security is crucial in 2025, yet most domains lack protection. Florian Vierke of Mapp Digital explains why SPF, DKIM, and DMARC matter – and what needs to change to close the gap.

Feature Domains

EuroISPA Sets the Course for a Stronger Digital Europe

EuroISPA’s 2025 General Meeting brought together a wide range of EU policymakers and digital leaders. Lars Steffen of eco highlights key actions toward a more sovereign, secure, and competitive digital Europe.

Email Best Practices

Best Practices in Email Marketing from an Anti-Spam Filter Perspective

Hornetsecurity’s Stéphane Decamps explains how marketers can stand out, build trust, and avoid being confused with spam.

Feature Interconnection

Shaping the Future of Transatlantic Digital Infrastructure

Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX, spearheads the initiative at Atlantic Convergence 2025 – uniting global leaders in Lisbon to shape resilient, secure, and sustainable transatlantic digital infrastructure.

Feature Digital Infrastructure

Infrastructure, Interconnection, Innovation: What 30 Years Have Taught Us

Klaus Landefeld, Board Member for Infrastructure & Networks, eco Association, unpacks key lessons for today's digital leaders after 30 years of helping to shape Germany’s digital infrastructure, emphasizing innovation, strategic collaboration, and the push for sustainability.

Feature Email

Email Is Our Most Important Means of Communication

Explore the crucial role of email in our digital communication landscape and discover how enhancing email security can safeguard both personal and professional interactions. With increasing threats from sophisticated phishing attacks, Prof. Dr. Norbert Pohlmann of the eco Association explains why a secure email infrastructure is essential for protecting your vital communications.

Domains

Domain & Emails: Strengthening Your Digital Presence

Gherardo Varani, Head of Business Development at Freename, discusses the essential role of domain and email security in fostering business growth. With the increasing frequency of cyberattacks, businesses must adopt innovative strategies that integrate traditional methods with decentralized technologies for comprehensive protection.

Feature Email: Trust & Challenges

In Trust We Send – Securing Digital Communication Through Authentication

Protect your brand and enhance trust with email authentication. Sandra Schubert, Customer Success Manager, Certified Senders Alliance, on how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC can secure your communications against cyber threats.

Domains

Your own top-level domain: a decisive factor for the security of your IT infrastructure

Katrin Ohlmer, Founder & Managing Director of DOTZON GmbH, explores how owning your own top-level domain can boost security, independence, and digital identity.

Domains

Navigating the Future of Domain Registration and Brand Protection for New TLD Operators

With the next ICANN application round approaching in 2026, DomainCrawler founder Rickard Vikström explains why data – not assumptions – is the key to launching successful and sustainable TLDs.

Feature Data Center

Mindful Resource Management in Data Center Planning

Ulrich Terrahe, Managing Director of DC-Beratung GmbH Co. KG, on considering power density in designing and operating scalable and sustainable data centers.

Artificial Intelligence

The Next Generation of Optical Transceivers for AI

High-speed networking will shape the infrastructure of next-generation AI systems. Mustafa Keskin, Application Solutions Manager, Corning Optical Communications explores the latest advancements in optical transceiver technology, including the rise of 1.6T transceivers and the potential of co-packaged optics.

Data Center

Spillover Effects of Data Centers: The Backbone of the AI Revolution in Germany

Hanno Kempermann from IW Consult highlights the crucial role of data centers in fueling Germany’s AI-driven economic growth, boosting productivity, and enabling innovation, particularly for rural businesses and small enterprises.

Digital Infrastructure

Why SMEs Need Partnerships for Digital Infrastructure

Gabriel Willigens, Director of the Business Unit Data Logistics at ITENOS GmbH, on how strategic collaborations in IT security, cloud services, and data centers can empower SMEs to focus on their core strengths while navigating the complexities of modern technology.

Data Center

Beyond Compliance: How Data Powers the Future of Efficient and Sustainable Data Centers

Alicja Niekrawietz from etalytics illustrates how data center operators can transform compliance-driven data collection into a strategic advantage by using intelligence to optimize energy and drive sustainable infrastructure.

Data Center

Electricity is the New Gold: Why Data Centers Must Rethink Energy in the age of transition

Jan Moll, Managing Director of the dtm group, on how data centers can achieve resilience and sustainability through smart energy management and innovative infrastructure.

Feature Data Center

Data Act: When Cloud Switching Becomes Mandatory - What Companies Now Need to Know

Michael Hase from eco outlines the EU’s Data Act, which mandates cloud providers to support “Cloud Switching” by September 2025, and features insights from Dr. Jens Eckhardt on implementation challenges.

Cybersecurity

Radio Equipment Directive: New Cybersecurity Requirements for IoT

The EU is tightening IoT security standards. Eric Clausing, Lead IoT at AV-TEST looks at what this means for manufacturers, small businesses, and consumers.

Feature Data Center

Data Centers: Driving Sustainable Urban Development and Digital Innovation in Germany

Data centers are key to Germany’s digital and sustainable future. Dr. Béla Waldhauser from eco Alliance underscores how these infrastructures drive innovation, reduce CO₂ emissions, and boost urban development and economic growth.

Data Center

Germany Data Center Market: Current Status and Future Growth

Germany’s data center market is expanding rapidly, driven by cloud adoption, 5G, and sustainability initiatives. Thomas Amberg from Ynvolve explores key trends and challenges in this evolving landscape.

Feature Digital Infrastructure

Crafting a Winning AI Infrastructure Strategy - The Role of Data Center Neutrality

Unlock AI success with a strategic infrastructure approach. Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX, explores the vital role of data center neutrality, interconnection, and low-latency solutions for future-proof AI strategies.

Data Center

The Value of Modular Data Centers: Scalability, Efficiency, and Sustainability

Faster deployment, lower costs, and greater sustainability – Cornelia Lindner, COO & Business Development at Cadolto Datacenter on how modular data centers are shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

Feature Data Center

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 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.

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.