Digital vs Legal
In this episode, partner Nadia da Costa Rivero of Anderson discusses the European Digital Networks Act (DNA) and its shift from telecom‑centric regulation to a broader digital‑infrastructure mindset, highlighting the heavy compliance burdens it creates for telcos, data‑center operators, and other firms across the supply chain. She explains the emerging gaps in GDPR, NIS2, and the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act, especially for companies unexpectedly classified as "essential" or "important" entities, and notes Portugal’s regulator ANACOM’s proactive stance on subsea connectivity and international capacity rules. The conversation also covers the AI Act’s impact on data‑center compliance and the risks telcos face as AI reshapes network operations and business models, while emphasizing existing GDPR safeguards against AI‑driven harms.
Who Runs the Internet?
In this episode, Marco Brandstetter of DE-CIX discusses the evolving role of internet exchanges (IXs) worldwide, highlighting DE-CIX’s growth to 60 metros and over 4,000 connected networks. He explains how modern IXs go beyond cheap IP transit, offering cloud, AI,...