Apply for the European Broadband Awards 2023

Europe’s digital transformation by 2030 relies on providing citizens with access to gigabit connectivity and 5G services. The European Broadband Awards 2023 will highlight projects leading us into the Europe digital decade. All projects advanced in implementation, big or small, rural or urban, private or public, local, regional, national or multi-country, and covering all technologies …

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Boosting data sharing in the EU: what are the benefits?

By creating trust in data sharing, EU legislation aims to stimulate innovation, facilitate the green transition and benefit people. With immense possibilities in areas from farming to health, big data can play a key role in the EU’s digital transformation. However, data sharing is essential to unlock this potential. Data sharing is the process of making …

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Optical Fiber Communication Conference 2023 – meet HaDEA-managed projects working on digital services

The Optical Fiber Communication Conference will take place at the San Diego Conference Centre in San Diego, California between 5-9 March. The OFC draws attendees from all corners of the globe to meet and greet, make connections and move the industry forward. Discover some of the Horizon 2020projects managed by HaDEA in the field of optical communications. TWILIGHT: …

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Safer Internet – Media literacy in the online world

Media literacy is the ability to access, analyse, evaluate, create, and act using all forms of communication. Media and digital literacy develop critical thinking and equip youth and those around them with the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to protect themselves and to take advantage of the opportunities the internet offers, minimising the risks. Moreover, it …

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Mobile World Congress 2023 – meet HaDEA-managed projects working on digital services

The Mobile World Congress is an annual trade show dedicated primarily to the mobile communications industry. It took place from 27 February to 2 March 2023 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. The congress consisted of parallel conferences, workshops, tutorials, and exhibitions on the show floor. Discover some of the Horizon 2020 projects managed by HaDEA …

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Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Apple clarifying concerns over App Store rules for music streaming providers

The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Apple clarifying its concerns over App Store rules for music streaming providers. This procedural step follows the Commission’s Statement of Objections which outlined the Commission’s preliminary view that Apple abused its dominant position by: (i) imposing its own in-app purchase payment technology on music streaming app developers …

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Commission moves to an improved, fully electronic, flexible procurement process for network and telecommunication services

TELCO DPS will enable the Commission and other participating EU institutions, bodies and agencies (EUIBAs) to run mini-competitions that address their needs of such services. These competitions will result in multiple contracts, both framework and direct contracts, instead of ‘one-size-fits-all’ framework contracts, as was the case until now. TELCO DPS offers an equal opportunity to …

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The European Digital Skills Awards 2023: Celebrating the best projects, stories and initiatives to promote digital skills in Europe

Created in 2016 to give visibility and encourage sharing experiences and ideas on how to equip Europeans with digital skills at all levels, the awards are organised by the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform of the European Commission in collaboration with the National Skills and Jobs Coalition. EDSA23 aims to reward projects and initiatives that …

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Commission publishes its media literacy guidelines

The Commission published its media literacy guidelines, to enable citizens of all ages to navigate the modern news environment and take informed decisions. Media literacy has never been as important as it is today. It is a crucial skill for all citizens regardless of age, as it empowers them to participate in a more open and …

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