Tag: Digital Economy
ESRC launches five-year data infrastructure strategy
ESRC has launched a new data infrastructure strategy that will inform its investment in data collections and services to facilitate the advancement of renowned...
Enhancing EU cybersecurity regulation and information security
The European Commission is boosting the EU’s cybersecurity regulation and information security to bolster resilience and response capacities against cyber threats and incidents.
The European...
New security guidance provided to data centre operators and users in the UK
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) have presented a novel security guidance, which sets out...
UK begins consultation on national cyber-physical infrastructure
The UK government has initiated a consultation on the national cyber-physical infrastructure to ensure the UK’s position as digital superpower.
Today – Wednesday 2 March...
The UK has signed a novel digital trade deal with Singapore
The UK’s International Trade Secretary has travelled to Singapore to sign a groundbreaking digital trade deal that will reinforce trade ties.
The International Trade Secretary...
Commission moves to double Europe’s semiconductor market share
The European Commission has proposed the Chips Act to overcome semiconductor shortages, bolster Europe’s technological leadership, and double semiconductor market share.
On 8 February 2022,...
European Commission proposes digital rights declaration
The European Commission is proposing the introduction of a digital rights declaration to guide digital transformation in the EU.
On 26 January, the Commission proposed...
Inspiring the cybersecurity experts of the future
WorldSkills encourages young people to learn vital cybersecurity skills by participating in national and global competitions.
Innovation News Network spoke to Carla Baker, of Palo...
Staying safe from cyber criminals over key shopping period
The NCSC encourages small retailers to protect their customers from cyber criminals over Black Friday and this key shopping period leading up to Christmas.
The...
Addressing cybersecurity challenges in Europe
Willem Jonker, CEO of EIT Digital, discusses the increasing threat of cybersecurity breaches in Europe and what businesses can do to protect their systems...
International summit shows UK support for digital revolution
Technology ministers from across the world come together for the Digital Nations summit and determine steps towards a digital revolution.
The UK’s technology minister headed...
Mitigating e-waste with common charger for electronic devices
The European Commission has proposed a common charger for electronic devices in efforts to alleviate the growing burden of e-waste.
EIT Digital flagship conference: realising the European digital decade
On 14 September 2021, EIT Digital will hold its annual Flagship conference; it will comprise talks on the European innovation system, digital transformation, and education.
UK Shipping industry to lessen CO2 output with space technology
A UK company is utilising satellite data to create technology that will enable the shipping industry to lower its CO2 emissions and facilitate wind power for use on ships.
The Open University predicts the future’s most in-demand jobs
The most in-demand future jobs have been forecasted by the Open University's future trends predictor, revealing coveted career paths.
Horizon Europe: investing in a healthier, greener and more digital future
The European Commission is investing €14.7 bn from Horizon Europe towards a healthier, greener, and more digital Europe.
The true impact of digital technology on the workplace
The use of digital technology is becoming increasingly pervasive in the workplace, but what are its actual impacts on our employment?
EIT Digital – leading digital skills innovation and entrepreneurial education
Willem Jonker, CEO of EIT Digital, talks about the lack of digital skills in Europe and how this challenge can be overcome.
ECSA: Achieving a green and digital shipping sector
ECSA’s Secretary General, Martin Dorsman, spoke to Innovation News Network's International Editor, Clifford Holt, about issues such as the digitalisation of the shipping sector – and the challenges of achieving the digital transition – and the impact of the European Green Deal.
European Digital Compass: EIT Digital on a digitally empowered Europe
CEO of EIT Digital, Willem Jonker, spoke to Innovation News Network’s Georgina Ryan about the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Compass that will translate the EU’s digital ambitions for 2030 into concrete terms.