China tells Europe it is better than it thinks, as industry debates AI arms race
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailChinese giant Alibaba told a packed-out room at Electronica 2018 in Munich, in Germany, yesterday that Europe is well placed in the emerging tech arms race against China and the …
Europe seeks to hamonise 900MHz band for next-gen IoT and RFID devices
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailThe European Commission (EC) will make usage of the 900MHz band for short-range devices consistent across all member states. The move will make the 874-876 and 915-921 MHz bands a …
Germany spurs AI with state incubator, JEDI network and BMW backing
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailGermany has made its move in the international AI arms race with state support for tech start-ups, a ‘JEDI’ innovation network with France, and backing for its ‘Cyber Valley’ set-up …
EC raises Horizon 2020 funds to €1.5bn, calls for extra €20bn AI cash
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailThe European Commission (EC) has increased its Horizon 2020 research and innovation funding to €1.5 billion for the period through to the end of 2020, as it attempts to raise …
Brussels wants “hard cash” for digital change to keep pace with US, China
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailThe European Commission (EC) has called for both national governments and private enterprises to contribute to the region’s digital transformation programme from 2021. If new finances are not secured from …
Europe agrees major blockchain partnership and DNA data-sharing deal
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailThe public sector in Europe will come to depend on blockchain technology. This was the claim by the European Commission (EC) as it announced major cross-border deals on blockchain and …
Sigfox adds new European market with IoT network in Switzerland
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailThe IoT connectivity provider aims to cover 60 countries with its technology by the end of the year European firm Cellnex Telecom and Heliot, Sigfox’s operator in Switzerland, have signed …
Orange Business Services bringing smart city tech to Saudi Arabia
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailUnder the new contract, Orange will provide ICT and smart city services to Jeddah Tower, the world’s tallest building French company Orange Business Services has signed a smart city consulting …
How Scandinavian telcos are testing IoT
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailTelia Company working with the Finnish postal service to develop a smart mailbox project The Finnish postal service Posti and Swedish telecommunications group Telia Company have developed a new type …
Vodafone targets consumer IoT market with new solutions
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailThe new IoT offering includes a connected car dongle, a 4G security camera, a pet location and activity tracker and a bag location tracker Vodafone has launched a new system …
