UK calls for long-term support for the Rohingya people
The UK has called on the international community to increase long-term support for the Rohingya people, a year after some 700,000 people fled Myanmar. The...
DECODE project linked to Barcelona’s CityOS big data infrastructure
The DECODE project has announced that its BCNNow platform has been connected to the CityOS, a big data infrastructure deployed in Barcelona, Spain. DECODE is...
64% of users of Internet of Things devices report performance issues
A new global study has revealed that almost two thirds of worldwide users of Internet of Things devices have encountered performance issues. The global study...
EU adopts sustainable economic development package for Iran
The European Commission has adopted an €18m sustainable economic development package for Iran, which will promote social cohesion and support investment in the private...
Study helps public sector meet standards in large-scale data sharing
Think tank Reform has issued a series of new recommendations about how public sector organisations can adhere to standards in large-scale data sharing. Particularly since...
UK names three universities cybersecurity research centres of excellence
Three universities in the UK have been recognised as academic centres of excellence in cybersecurity research, bringing the total to 17. The UK’s National Cyber...
UK superfast broadband coverage increases business turnover by £9bn
A new report published today has evaluated the economic impact of superfast broadband coverage in the UK, and found a growth of £9bn in...
Greece returns to growth following three-year stability support programme
Greece has emerged from a three-year stability support programme, its third since the 2008 financial crisis, with a reduction in unemployment and a return...
New report shows smart city opportunities exceed expectations
Dr Peter Harrop, chair at IDTechEx, explains the developments that will be needed to make smart city opportunities a reality. It was a nerdy idea....
14 smart street lighting companies ranked in new research
A new report has investigated the strategy and execution of 14 smart street lighting companies, acknowledging the growing role of intelligent lighting in smart...
