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Press packs: Aging Well Chips Future Internet Energy SMEs ICT in France
Press highlights packs at ICT 2008
These "press highlights" files provide journalists with
- key research and policy areas - a brief overview
- relevant conference sessions and exhibits at ICT 2008
- background information and documentation on progress, problems and policies
Press highlight topics, ICT 2008
Future internet: of "things" and "services"
The
internet has completely revolutionised every aspect of our world in just 15
years. The rapidly-evolving "internet of things" and the "internet of services"
will have even more profound consequences for our economy and our society in the
near future.
more...
The
"environmental credit crunch" threatens our expectations of continual economic growth. But greener
energy and improved environmental management offered by ICT are part of
the solution: we can cut carbon emissions AND deal with the economic downturn.
more...
Digital
technologies, suitably adapted, could greatly improve the quality of life for
senior citizens. The EU therefore considers it vital to increase the takeup of ICT applications and services
among the over 65s. This would also generate new business opportunities
and increased efficiencies for cash-strapped public services.
more...
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have the agility to respond rapidly to
industrial research needs. But small businesses can have big problems in
accessing the finance to match their ambition. How is the EU helping SMEs to
reach their potential? more...
Components and systems: look what they're making chips from now!
98%
of all computer chips are embedded in countless devices in everyday use. And the number of devices containing chips is growing
continuously - needing ever-smaller, ever more efficient chips. The hunt is on
for materials other than silicon for manufacturing
components. How about plastic or paper chips?
more...
France
- host country of ICT 2008 - is one of Europe's leading centres of research and
development in ICT. The Lyon-Grenoble area is a major centre for ICT research,
notably in miniaturization, software and audiovisual content
technologies. Visit these centres during ICT 2008.
more...
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