i2010
RSS i2010Europe embracing speedy fat pipes
News More than a quarter of a billion Europeans regularly use the internet with around 80 per cent of those people being hooked up to broadband connections. Around three-quarters (77 per cent) of businesses in Europe are now using high speed... [18 Apr 2008]
EC launches tech plan for elderly
News The European Commission has outlined plans to use technology to improve the lives of older people and create more personalised health and social services. A €1bn European research programme has been launched to develop tech to improve... [15 Jun 2007]
Offshoring, ageism and image blamed for tech skills crisis
News The increased use of offshore IT, ageism and the 'geeky' image of the technology industry are to blame for the lack of skilled UK tech staff, according to comments posted by silicon.com readers. Our story on recommendations from UK tech... [11 May 2007]
Tech skills shortage: UK must act now
News The UK must address the IT skills shortage if it is to remain competitive and deal with emerging rivals such as China. That's according to a report from the Information Age Partnership (IAP) i2010 working group, which... [09 May 2007]
Tech fuels half of Europe's growth
News The tech industry contributed almost 50 per cent of the European Union's total productivity growth between 2000 and 2004. The sector is also growing faster than the overall European economy, with the most prolific area of growth being... [03 Apr 2007]
European IT investment 'lacks ambition'
News European countries must come up with more ambitious plans to exploit IT - including more use of broadband - if they are to close the economic growth gap on the US. In its first progress report on i2010 - the digital... [22 May 2006]
Clever cars put the brakes on accidents
News In-car technology projects underway in Europe could stop thousands of accidents every year, according to the European Commission. Driving the development of smarter, safer and cleaner cars is part of the EU's European Information Society... [22 Feb 2006]
Websites make poor showing on e-accessibility
News The vast majority of public service websites in Europe are failing to meet international e-accessibility standards. That's according to a report released by the UK EU presidency, which shows that a mere three per cent of public service... [28 Nov 2005]
Opinion: Something's rotten in the software economy
Comment The UK software industry is in danger of going the way of manufacturing, says Simon Moores - due to over-regulation, compliance costs, skills shortages and the government's lack of a clear policy to support innovation. [28 Sep 2005]
EU warned over united tech strategy
News European Union proposals to reform the regulation of ICT and boost technology innovation across Europe have been criticised by the UK IT industry for being too fragmented and not in sync with wider policy initiatives. [02 Sep 2005]
UK drives plans for united tech Europe
News The UK will use its forthcoming presidency of the EU to drive through stronger initiatives for interoperable and collaborative ebusiness and e-government solutions across Europe, as well as seeking to liberalise the telecoms industry. [13 Jun 2005]
IT til 2010: Jobs and broadband to get massive boost
News The European Union has unveiled its plans for the future of IT, taking the wraps off how the world of technology will be governed until the next decade. The new policy document, i2010, sets out Europe's strategy and... [02 Jun 2005]
