Fast täglich gibt es neue Produkte und Services für das „Smart Home“. Wieso diese Lösungen Gebäude wirklich intelligenter machen, erklärt Christian J. Pereira, Geschäftsführer der Q-loud GmbH, im Interview. Das Unternehmen bringt unter dem Motto „We Connect Things“ Produkte und Geschäftsmodelle seiner Kunden...

The great complexity of the technical processes used in connected and autonomous cars leads to complex legal requirements. Two attorneys-at-law from DWF Germany, Klaus M. Brisch and Marco Müller-ter Jung, explore the raft of associated implications – spanning contract and liability issues to issues of IT and data security – and conclude that legal innovations at European level might enhance further ...

When it comes to driverless cars, most of the talk is about high-precision sensors and AI. But a host of other enabling IT services bring their own risks. Marco Comastri of CA Technologies argues for the need for a paradigm shift among OEMs: one that would make cyber and network security as much of a core competence as engine control, airbags, or brakes.

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The potential for the connected car to improve safety on the road is immense, but its ability to do so also depends on the IT security built into the system. dotmagazine spoke to IT security specialist and Member of the Board at the eco Association, Professor Norbert Pohlmann, about the challenges of securing connected cars.

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The future of the car and innovative mobility solutions relies on interconnection platforms which can bring together diverse ecosystems. A look at the centrality of connectivity to the evolution of the connected car.

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Realizing the vision of the connected and self-driving car of the future will require significant advances in connectivity, and the IoT will need to be built into the landscape to provide a seamless user experience. Klaus Landefeld, Vice-Chair of the Board at the eco Association, on the intelligent highway.

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Solutions are needed to relieve traffic congestion and improve lives of commuters, and data is the key: Combining connectivity, computing power, & AI to change the face of mobility.

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Der eco Verband zeigt im Rahmen der CONCAR-EXPO 2018 wie OEM, Zulieferer, Softwarehersteller und IoT-Plattformen die neuen Anforderungen erfüllen und zugleich Daten für neue Mobility-Lösungen sicher nutzen.

Data is the unlimited resource powering the future of driving. A look at the conditions needed for connected and self-driving cars, and the potential to harness and monetize the power of data.

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How video conferencing and telecommuting can help to reduce the ecological footprint of companies. Prof. Georg Rainer Hofmann & Meike Schumacher from the Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences explain.

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Martin Przewloka, from msg systems, introduces a new intelligent way to take the stress out of the daily commute, giving workers more freedom, flexibility and time.

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How can we solve the increasing congestion and pollution in cities caused by traffic? Thomas Frohn from VDI Wissensforum looks at how data is used to optimize automotive offers.

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What does the “data footprint” of a modern car look like? Frank Zachmann from Innovit360 explains how to manage the masses of data generated by the modern car at the modular edge of the Internet.

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Solutions are needed to relieve traffic congestion and improve lives of commuters, and data is the key: Combining connectivity, computing power, & AI to change the face of mobility, as Mobility Expert Thorsten Stuke from the eco Competence Group IoT explains.

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Die Stadt der Zukunft ist vernetzt und smart. Wichtige Wachstumstreiber in der Smart City sind verstärkte Investitionen in IT-Sicherheit und Netzinfrastruktur. Allein dem Bereich „Kommunikationsdienste & Netzwerksicherheit“ wird deshalb in den nächsten fünf Jahren ein durchschnittliches Wachstum von über 13 Prozent prognostiziert, 2017 lag das Umsatzvolumen in diesem Bereich bei rund 3,5 Milliarden Euro in Deutschland.

Neben der Frage des Antriebs entfaltet auch die Digitalisierung im Automobilsektor ihre disruptive Wirkung. Einen kleinen Ausblick auf die Zukunft der Branche gibt Matthias Loebich, Globaler Leiter Production Industries bei BearingPoint. Der studierte Wirtschaftsingenieur verfügt über mehr als 18 Jahre Erfahrung in der...

Dr. Bettina Horster ist Direktorin Internet of Things bei eco und Vorstand der VIVAI Software AG. Sie leitet die eco Kompetenzgruppe IoT und beschäftigt sich seit vielen Jahren mit der Entwicklung des Internets. Im Interview erklärt sie unter anderem, welche Änderungen mit dem IoT Einzug halten und ob Sicherheit und...

Die zunehmenden Möglichkeiten, die Altenpflege mit technischen Innovationen zu entlasten, werden in der Praxis noch zu wenig genutzt: „Die fortschreitende Digitalisierung kann die Altenpflege unterstützen, indem technische Innovationen helfen, die kostbare Arbeitskraft besser einzusetzen.

eco Verband kooperiert mit ANGA COM ANGA COM, Messe Köln, 12.-.14.6.2018, Stand Boulevard / MB4 eco auf Kongressmesse der internationalen Telekommunikations- und Medienindustrie   Erstmals über 500 Aussteller machen die Kongressmesse ANGA COM zum zentralen Breitband-Event in Europa. Als Kooperationspartner des ZVEI...

Die Kompetenzgruppe Internet of Things des eco Verbands traf sich traditionell zu einer Guided Tour auf der Hannover Messe. Unter dem Motto „Connect & Collaborate – the industry in digital transformation“ steuerte die Gruppe unterschiedliche Lösungsanbieter aus verschiedenen Segmenten der IoT-Wertschöpfungskette...

The careless days in IoT are numbered: Sebastian Floss explores the value of Security by Design for IoT devices, and offers 4 simple rules to get started.

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Die Hannover Messe gilt als größte Industrieschau der Welt. Rund 6.000 Aussteller, darunter viele Mitglieder im eco Verband, zeigen noch bis Freitag, 27. April smarte Lösungen für die Industrie 4.0. Viele spannende Geschäftsmodelle im Bereich des Internet of Things (IoT) konnten die Besucher im Rahmen einer Guided...

Frank Zachmann from innovIT360 explains the infrastructure challenges for developing the innovative power of the Internet of Things and offers a solution for the future of digital infrastructure.

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Maik Morgenstern, CTO at AV-Test, offers advice on what to look for in e-health gadgets and services in order to benefit from innovations without giving away too much sensitive data.

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Spencer Hinzen from Ruckus, on the need for connectivity infrastructure in order for cities to evolve into the smart cities they want to become.

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Reliable high-speed interconnection is a crucial component of IoT platforms Donald Badoux, Managing Director of Equinix Germany, on how the right IoT Infrastructure can help companies fully monetize previously unavailable or inaccessible enterprise- and machine-generated data in the industrial Internet of Things.

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Internet infrastructure is contributing to the achievement of the United Nations’ global development goals: Alexander Rabe, Managing Director of the eco Association, on how IoT improves water supply and makes agriculture more efficient.

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Why have previous ambient assisted living systems failed? The answer is quite simple – they didn’t have the right business model! IoT offers great potential to transform society for the better, but where do you start? Bettina Horster from VIVAI Software illustrates the steps taken to develop a new IoT-supported solution for aged care.

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IoT is transforming markets, revolutionizing service provision, and opening up potential for new business models. This month, dotmagazine explores where IoT is, where it’s going, and what it needs to thrive.

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eco's monthly English-language in-depth magazine opens its call for contributions from eco member companies and specialists on the topics of Mobility, Logistics and Connected Car.

For the June 2018 issue focus topics will include E-Mobility, Carsharing & IoT Security for Mobility.