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ETNO ThinkDigital Interview – Net Neutrality, Data Protection and more in the new world of the Internet of Things

Imagine ordering a pizza simply by pushing a button on the door of your fridge - On the occasion of the 2015 edition of the annual “Internet of Things European Summit” in Brussels, ETNO took the opportunity to talk to Francisco J. Jariego, Telefonica’s Director of Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) and Member of the Executive Committee of Telefonica’s I+D (Research & Development).

ETNO ThinkDigital Blog Post: MEP Hökmark’s #ThinkDigital vision of the future

With the publication of the European Commission's Digital Single Market Strategy, MEP Hökmark reiterates his view following the first #ThinkDigital event on 22 April 2015: “It is in our hands to give Europe its strength and leadership back: the more advanced services our networks will allow for, the more businesses will invest in them.”

Press Release: ETNO welcomes the Digital Single Market Strategy and asks for swift and concrete actions

ETNO, the Association representing Europe’s leading telecom operators, has today welcomed the new Digital Single Market plans.With this Strategy paper, the European Commission sends a signal that network deployment and investment will be prioritised in future policy action. In addition to this, it recognises that European markets suffer from under-investment, as well as a lack of regulatory predictability and consistency.

ETNO ThinkDigital Interview – Aiming for a stronger Europe with less national division

Telekom Austria's CEO Hannes Ametsreiter looks at the changes in the telecom industry and how policy should adapt: “We are no longer just telecommunication providers. We have to transform into digital companies, driving digital business and the lifestyle of the 21st century”

Joint Stakeholder statement on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)

Att: Delegations to the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD)We, the undersigned stakeholders, urge that CSTD Resolution on the WSIS review reflect the following recommendations:​

ETNO ThinkDigital interview - Global trade agreements in a fast-changing world

As Chairman of ETNO’s newly formed Trade Working Group and Manager for Latin American Affairs and Trade Policy at Telefónica, David Frautschy Heredia shares his thoughts on trade negotiations and their place in the new Digital landscape: “Trade agreements should incorporate a chapter on the Digital Economy, settling a new scenario of market openness, with equivalent responsibilities and obligations for all market participants” #ThinkDigital

ETNO ThinkDigital Blog Post: Europe’s digital plans: stakeholders converge on need for action

“The outlook is positive. If all players work together swiftly within the ecosystem, the EU will succeed in creating a Connected Continent that will lead the way in Digital.” #ThinkDigital