FRITZ! Co-founds Alliance for European Network Technology
FRITZ! is a founding member of the Sovereignty Alliance for European Network Technology (SAFENet). The alliance aims to promote European digital independence and address reliance on non-European manufacturers.
FRITZ!, a European router manufacturer, is a founding member of the Sovereignty Alliance for European Network Technology (SAFENet). Together with partners devolo, LANCOM, and TDT, FRITZ! is advocating for Europe's digital independence and ensuring routers are considered in discussions about digital and technological sovereignty.
SAFENet was established to highlight Europe's increasing dependence on non-European network technology manufacturers. The alliance recognizes routers as a critical component, handling over 90 percent of European internet traffic. Its goals include increasing transparency, facilitating targeted procurement, and developing a European security toolbox for routers and network technology.
"Independent and secure network technology is the foundation of Europe's digital sovereignty," stated Jan Oetjen, CEO of FRITZ!. "SAFENet is a powerful alliance that, through the combined expertise and reach of its member companies, creates a competent voice in the European market. Only by working together can we ensure that Europe retains control over European networks and shapes its own digital future."
FRITZ! believes the European Union must safeguard the independence of network components like routers and implement appropriate regulatory frameworks. The alliance serves as a platform for European manufacturers to showcase their sovereign, trustworthy, and innovative technology solutions, contributing to the long-term security of Europe's digital infrastructure.