Go to Source

Go to Source

Go to Source

The JRC has released a set of guidelines for conducting cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of smart grid projects. The report extends to smart grids the recent JRC work on guidelines for CBA of smart metering deployment, which served as a technical basis for the European Commission (EC) Recommendation on smart metering deployment, adopted in March 2012.

The study serves as key input to the definition of an eligibility assessment framework for "common interest" smart grids projects, according to the provisions of the EC proposal for a regulation on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure.

Go to Source

Go to Source

ENIAC is a public-private partnerships for collaborative research in the field of nanoelectronics. Under the 2012 annual workprogramme of the ENIAC joint undertaking, a call for proposals has just been published.
Go to Source

Go to Source

Go to Source

Re:publica conference “The European public on the Net”, Berlin, 4 May 2012
Go to Source

In March 2012 compared with February 2012, the volume of retail trade rose by 0.3% in the euro area (EA17) and by 0.7% in the EU27. In February retail trade fell by 0.2% and 0.5% respectively.
Go to Source

Neelie Kroes, Vice President of the European Commission and Mr. Tatsuo Kawabata, Minister for Internal affairs and Communications, Japan, met in Brussels on 3 May to reaffirm their close partnership in the area of ICT. In particular, they discussed Internet policies, Internet security, cloud computing, Safer Internet for children, Cooperation on ICT R&D, and Healthy Ageing.
Go to Source

Go to Source

Go to Source

Go to Source

The JRC has released a set of guidelines for conducting cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of smart grid projects. The report extends to smart grids the recent JRC work on guidelines for CBA of smart metering deployment, which served as a technical basis for the European Commission (EC) Recommendation on smart metering deployment, adopted in March 2012.

The study serves as key input to the definition of an eligibility assessment framework for "common interest" smart grids projects, according to the provisions of the EC proposal for a regulation on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure.

Go to Source

Go to Source

Go to Source

Smart Energy & Sustainable ICT Conference, Brussels, 3 May 2012
Go to Source

The theme of this year’s edition will be “Smart Cities and Internet of Things”. The programme features discussions on how the Future Internet can be used to make our cities smarter and become a basis for more innovation, how the architecture of the Internet of Things relates to the Future Internet. Successful business models for IoT applications will be highlighted. Workshops will focus on the impact of HTML5, interoperability of clouds, gaming and future networks.
The event is part of the Future Internet Week. Registration is still open.
Go to Source

In March 2012, compared with February 2012, the industrial producer price index rose by 0.5% in the euro area (EA17) and by 0.6% in the EU27. In February prices increased by 0.6% and 0.9% respectively.
Go to Source

This event will offer a meeting platform for SMEs, professional experts, corporate partners and venture capital investors interested in knowledge-sharing on strategic information, market opportunities and new business trends in the Mobile Value-Added Services industry. The aim of the Partnership and Investment Forum is to foster the competitiveness of high-growth ventures in the mobile services sector and to strengthen their opportunities for market access both within Europe and in wider international markets.
Go to Source

How should the EU Regulatory approach evolve to better reflect changing market realities? How can regulatory approaches be more conducive to high speed network investment? How can new services like Connected TV encourage demand and hence improve the business case for investment?
These topics will be at the top of the agenda of this one day event that will bring together regulators, policy makers, senior industry executives, investors and academics.
Go to Source

This event will offer an opportunity to explore and discuss how semantic interoperability solutions are being embraced by eGovernment initiatives. The conference combines plenary sessions and interactive panels. eGovernment and semantics experts will present their case studies and real-life examples and experiences with semantic technologies.
Semantic Interoperability is a major step for achieving the provision of cross-border digital public services.
Go to Source

Go to Source

See 5th item.

Go to Source

As one of our most important events – the Digital Agenda Assembly – is getting closer, we developed an on-line platform gathering ideas on necessary conditions for businesses to flourish in Europe. We focus especially on how research and development can be turned into growth and jobs.
Join the conversation on our platform. Moreover, draft together with us the Digital Innovation Charter. This turns the question around and asks what the industry should do for Europe.
The providers of the most interesting comments will then get an invitation to join the event on the 21-22 of June in Brussels.
Go to Source

The Commission has set out a plan to give children the digital skills and tools they need to benefit fully and safely from the digital world. The internet was not designed with children in mind, but today 75% of children use the internet, a third of them on mobiles. The new strategy is to build up the market for interactive, creative and educational content online, in a partnership between the European Commission and Member States, mobile phone operators, handset manufacturers and providers of social networking services.
Go to Source

This event will present the outcome of the work of a group of experts (which was established in spring 2009 and re-convened in 2011). The aim was to address the technological progress made during the last few years in the domain of cloud computing.
Go to Source

The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.9% in March 2012, compared with 10.8% in February. It was 9.9% in March 2011. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.2% in March 2012, stable compared with February. It was 9.4% in March 2011.
Go to Source

Go to Source

Go to Source

• EN

Go to Source

• EN

Go to Source

• EN

Go to Source

In the fourth quarter of 2011, compared with the third quarter of 2011, the business investment rate decreased in both the euro area (EA17) and the EU27.
Go to Source

In the fourth quarter of 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2011, the household saving rate increased while the household investment rate remained almost unchanged in both the euro area (EA17) and the EU27. In the euro area, household disposable income decreased by 0.4% in real terms, after -0.3% in the previous quarter.
Go to Source

Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 2.6% in April 2012 according to a flash estimate issued by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. It was 2.7% in March.
Go to Source

The draft 2013 budget amounts to about €138bn in payments, 6.8% more than in 2012. The increase is in line with calls by EU governments for more growth-friendly investment.

Go to Source

Go to Source

Go to Source

Go to Source

Go to Source

High-speed Internet underpins all sectors of the economy and will be the backbone of the Digital Single Market. For every 10% increase in the broadband penetration the economy grows by 1 to 1.5%. In this context the European Commission is seeking views on how to cut the costs of setting up new networks for high speed internet in the EU. In particular, the Commission wants to explore how to reduce the costs associated with civil engineering, such as the digging up of roads to lay down fibre, and which can account for as much as 80% of the total cost. The Commission believes it could cut the cost of broadband investments by a quarter. Input is sought from all interested public and private parties including telecoms and utility companies for instance, investors, public authorities and consumers.
Go to Source

This event is organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with the Polish Ministry of Administration and Digitization and the Office of Electronic Communication. This ITU Regional Development Forum should provide an opportunity for high level dialogue between the ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) and decision-makers of ITU Member States as well as Sector Members on key challenges and actions related to the spectrum management and digital dividend, to better assess strategic orientations that may have an impact on BDTs regional workplan in between World Telecommunication Development Conferences. The Seminar is an integral part of the European Regional Initiative on Digital Broadcasting for Europe that searches to provide a basis for the exchange of best practices encountered on the path of digital migration, and the ways to maximize the economic and social benefits of the digital dividend. It will also consider how to further develop a unified approach in order to enhance the advantages that it will bring to the region of Central-Eastern Europe.
Go to Source

This event will feature both interactive and informative sessions focusing on multilingualism, the challenges and opportunities presented by the multilingual information society and how a solid strategy for developing innovative Language Technologies is key in developing solutions to respond to these opportunities and challenges. It will address issues such as technological support for smaller languages and innovative Language Technology applications to better enable communities in the information age. A research overview will present visionary applications, current developments and priority themes in the field and show how this work could enrich the lives of European citizens while creating an economic boost. There will be discussions with major stakeholders on work plans, programme development and both national and European strategies.
Go to Source

This 2012 conference of Major Cities of Europe will focus on the challenges faced by most large, medium and small cities and towns across Europe: budgets are tighter and tighter, citizens press for more direct participation in decisions and for better services and for more jobs opportunities for individuals, local companies strive to resist the economic downturn and to identify growth areas to develop their business. The need for radical transformation of local government is key to address all these challenges.
The question that will be addressed during the conference is how much ICT can drive the city of tomorrow. The advent of Open Government, Open Data, Social networks, Cloud Computing, Smart Cities are some of the main topics that will be explored during the conference.
Go to Source

This event is organised by IAB Europe, a Brussels-based European trade association representing the online advertising sector.
The event will include presentations, panel debates, informative workshops and networking opportunities. It will explore how the many different digital advertising formats can be used to develop strong brands online.
The event has a different theme for each day. “Big data” on day-one focuses on the increasing importance of data in shaping the online environment.
The second day is themed “The digital brandscape”, highlighting case studies from leading brands and their agencies.
Go to Source

Go to Source

Go to Source

Go to Source