Information Society
12 March 2013
Spectrum regulators seek your opinion on future spectrum demands for wireless broadband in Europe
The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG), a high-level advisory group to the Commission, is preparing an Opinion on "Strategic Challenges facing Europe in addressing the Growing Spectrum Demand for Wireless Broadband".[more]
11 March 2013
Telecoms Regulatory body (BEREC) issues opinion on proposed rules for enhancing high speed internet roll-out – Statement from Vice President Neelie Kroes
I am very happy that BEREC (Body of European Regulators of Electronic Communications) has given a positive opinion on our draft Recommendation on non-discrimination obligations and costing methodology for regulated wholesale...[more]
11 March 2013
News from the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing
The second Invitation for Commitment to the Action Plans of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing closed on 28 Februaury 2013. Around 320 commitments have been submitted. The organisations behind...[more]
8 March 2013
ETNO-MLex Regulatory Summit – Defining New Directions
This event will gather up to 200 high-level delegates from industry, EU institutions, regulators, academics and investors to discuss important regulatory issues concerning the EU. Two panels of experts will debate with delegates...[more]
8 March 2013
Internet Freedom
Video message delivered at Tech@State High Level conference, Washington, United States of America[more]
8 March 2013
Public Consultation on Cloud Computing, Software and Services
DG Connect launched a web-based Public Consultation in view of defining future research priorities in Cloud Computing, Software and Services, ahead of the H2020 ICT Work Programme 2014-15. All interested stakeholders (industry,...[more]
7 March 2013
4th European Civil Protection Forum
The 4th European Civil Protection Forum is a unique opportunity for civil protection professionals to come together and advance the debate on the EU's increasing role in disaster management – by discussing best practices,...[more]
7 March 2013
DANTE wins Best Technology Innovation Award for GÉANT network
DANTE (Delivery of Advanced Network Technology to Europe) has been awarded ‘Best Technology Innovation’ for the research and education network GÉANT, in the 2013 Computer Weekly Awards. The GÉANT...[more]
6 March 2013
Agreement with EIB for breakthrough of Key Enabling Technologies
At the inaugural meeting of the High Level Group on Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the European Commission and the European Investment Bank that will pave the way for improved...[more]