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Read MoreRead MoreSwitzerland is top in the world when it comes to innovation, according to an index by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)....
Read MoreRead MoreMartel created Digital 4 Planet, to build a Sustainable Digital Community. In our video series, Martel CEO and Digital 4 Planet President, Dr Monique Calisti outlines the various areas of engagement for Digital 4 Planet's green tech action groups to grow communities around digital innovation...
Read MoreRead MoreThe European Innovation Council (EIC) was launched to support Europe’s economy as a key component of Horizon Europe and represents the most ambitious innovation initiative that Europe has taken, with a budget of €10 billion for the period 2021-2027. The European Innovation Council will help to turn scientific...
Read MoreRead MoreDigital Day 2021 - European Green Digital Coalition Martel welcomes and supports the establishment of the European Green Digital Coalition (EGDC) to be announced today during the Digital Day 2021. Martel has joined a number of top executive leaders from all over Europe to sign the...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel has supported digital innovators for more than 20 years and it is time to do more, to give back to society through the work we do. That's why Martel has created Digital 4 Planet, to build a Sustainable Digital Community....
Read MoreRead MoreHorizon Europe, the new financing framework for research and innovation in Europe, is heralded at an official launch event on 2 February. Senior EU officials from the European Commission and European Parliament as well as Ministers from EU States will present and discuss the opportunities...
Read MoreRead MoreAs the European Commission continues its effort in the consolidation and growth of the Cloud Computing research and innovation community in Europe, Martel Innovate is extremely happy to announce the kickoff of HUB4CLOUD project which steers the drive into fulfillment. HUB4CLOUD is a Coordination and...
Read MoreRead MoreThe EC launched its Horizon Europe Programme on 1 January and Martel is ready with your hitchhiker's guide to the Horizon Europe Galaxy to help you navigate your way through this new funding cycle. We are all aboard for the Horizon Europe seven-year framework, building...
Read MoreRead MoreHorizon Europe (HorizonEU) officially started the 1st January 2021. Negotiations between Switzerland and the EU to reach an agreement on the participation of Swiss organisations have now kicked off. Although the bilateral agreements between the two parties might only be signed after the launch of...
Read MoreRead MoreOrchestra Cities featured in the first edition of the CITYxCITY Festival, 13 – 15 January, to highlight how the open source platform enables digitally empowered and sustainable smart cities....
Read MoreRead MoreMartel is proud to kick-start three new Horizon 2020 projects to improve access to technology, one of the major challenges to achieve an equitable society. The EASIER Research and Innovation (RIA) helps people with a hearing disability to communicate online in sign languages; the DYNASAT...
Read MoreRead MoreSeason’s Greetings to one and all. As we prepare to spend quality time with loved ones, in person or remotely, in these unusual circumstances of a global pandemic, Martel Innovate is looking forward to new opportunities in 2021. We are all aboard for the upcoming...
Read MoreRead MoreThe European Commission (EC) is set to introduce the Data Governance Act which aims to facilitate the sharing of data between individuals and public agencies. The Data Governance Act is intended to support consumers to be in control of their personal data and ensure they...
Read MoreRead MoreAs the European Research and Innovation Days drew to a close, the message to make the European Green Deal succeed was loud and clear. Martel is your partner of choice for the Green Deal Calls, but what’s the deal? Read on to learn more… The European Green...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel is proud to announce the launch of seven new ICT H2020 projects in September and October 2020 in the areas of 5G, smart supply chain management, media start-ups, Cybersecurity and IoT acceleration and architecture....
Read MoreRead MoreThe term ‘Edge Computing’ refers to computing that pushes intelligence, data processing, analytics, and communication capabilities down to where the data originates, that is, at network gateways or directly at endpoints. The aim is to reduce latency, ensure highly efficient networks and operations, as well...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel is supporting Calls under the European Green Deal, launched by the EC in December 2019 [1]. It comprises a set of initiatives and an action plan that aim to make Europe climate neutral by 2050 and ensure a 50-55% cut in emissions by...
Read MoreRead MoreWhether you are partial to zesty cocktails or have a taste for fruity mocktails – a refreshing beverage heralds the summer holidays and at Martel we’re serving up an exciting mix of innovation for all tastes!...
Read MoreRead MoreInnovation starts with inspiration. We want to share with you the books and podcasts that captivate our imaginations and inform our thinking. Whether you’re a computer geek, a history nerd, a philosopher, a dreamer or a leader, we’ve got something for everyone. Technology The consequences of AI-based...
Read MoreRead MoreA summer break is the ideal time to catch up on some of the latest policy initiatives relevant to ICT innovators and researchers. If you don’t feel up to speed, fear not. With our independent EC expert opinion, Martel has it covered for you....
Read MoreRead MoreSociety relies on cloud computing to function and the European Commission has named the cloud a top priority to ensure Europe is fit for the digital age – now more than ever as work is increasingly conducted remotely due to COVID-19. An estimated two billion Euro...
Read MoreRead MoreIn this week’s episode of ‘On-Screen with Martel’, Tanya Suarez, CEO and Founder of BluSpecs and IoT Tribe shares her views with Martel’s CEO Dr Monique Calisti on the challenges of running a business during the COVID-19 lockdown....
Read MoreRead MoreIn ‘On-Screen with Martel’, Martel’s CEO, Dr Monique Calisti investigates how COVID-19 affected H2020 project management and activities in an interview with Professor Ingrid Moerman, Internet and Data Lab (IDLab) at Ghent University....
Read MoreRead MoreMartel launches a new video series by interviewing online education expert and experienced classroom educator Dr Zoe Badcock on how COVID-19 containment affected teachers and students....
Read MoreRead MoreInsights from a survey study conducted by Martel among the EC funded projects' partners network and wider community to understand remote working practices in the context of the COVID-19 crisis are published in a new report launched today. The survey results reveal some interesting findings...
Read MoreRead MoreLatest developments in the Internet of Things (IoT) are brought into focus today, IoT Day 2020. Martelians are working from home due to COVID-19 containment, but our thinking on IoT is on a local, regional and planetary scale. Martel’s IoT platforms – available in your area Martel’s...
Read MoreRead MoreThe Coronavirus has galvanised human and technological resources to respond to the emergency and Martel offers an overview of the most innovative initiatives – from funding opportunities to collaborative actions. A repository of actions and opportunities to fight against COVID-19 is compiled and hosted by Martel,...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel has produced an analysis of the UN’s Smart Sustainable Cities initiative as well as insights into the potential of the open source smart city platform to improve urban sustainability. The UN’s ‘United for Smart Sustainable Cities’ (U4SCC) is a global initiative to advocate for public policy...
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Read MoreRead MoreThe Coronavirus dominates news cycles. New cases and deaths increase at an alarming rate and the pandemic has led to unprecedented events including national lock-downs, travel bans and a fall in global markets. Containment measures have led to the cancellation of major global events, millions...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel is the coordinator of H-CLOUD, the EC-funded project to support the European Cloud Computing Community. At the kick off meeting in Brussels on 15 January, Martel held an intense and fruitful meeting with the DG Connect Unit E.2 (Cloud & Software) team. At the launch,...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel’s affinity for smart cities was in full evidence at the Connected Smart Cities Conference in Brussels on 23 January. Martel’s CEO Dr Monique Calisti spoke at a session on Operating Urban Data Platforms based on Minimal Interoperability which garnered great interest from the audience. Cities...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel’s smart city platform Orchestra Cities is featured as a key project in the 'Fight against climate change' booklet by the FIWARE Foundation. Orchestra Cities embraces Open Standards, Open API, and Open Data Models. This is the perfect ground to develop IoT solutions for sustainable and inclusive...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel is proud to announce coordination and leadership for two new EC-funded projects, each of which is fundamental to advance European projects in their respective areas of cloud communities and digital enhanced learning. H-CLOUD harnesses the rise of new cloud technologies, services and solutions to enable...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel attended the European GaN for Space Applications Workshop, held in Brussels on 19 November. Martel's presence was in the context of dissemination for the QV-LIFT project. The event, gathered experts in the application of Gallium Nitride (GaN)-enabled technology in space, from Italy, Spain, France, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and...
Read MoreRead MoreOrchestra Cities met many new friends at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, from 19 to 21 November. Dr Federico Facca, Chief Technical Officer, Dr Giovanni Rimassa, Chief Innovation Officer, and Dr Monique Calisti, Chief Executive Officer, were present at Martel's booth to...
Read MoreRead MoreDigiGOV held a Policy Lab which took place October 24 and 25 at JRC’s premises in Seville, Spain. DigiGOV is funded by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, with Martel as the Task Lead for stakeholder engagement. The Policy Lab had 38 high-level participants, including external experts...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel is gearing up for the Smart Cities Expo World Congress for three action packed days addressing digital transformation, urban environment, mobility, governance & finance and inclusive & sharing cities. Our team will showcase Orchestra Cities, our data and IoT driven solution that allows cities to...
Read MoreRead MoreThe Smart Country Convention and combined FIWARE Summit proved to be great opportunities for Martel to demo its FIWARE-based products to a wide audience and engage existing and potential customers. The Smart Country Convention, held in Berlin, 22-24 October, attracted more than 12,700 attendees, with 150 exhibitors...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel is one of the 39 founding partners of the 5G Media Action Group (5G-MAG) and we were proud to attend its inaugural General Assembly, at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on 16 October. The 5G-MAG was established to give a voice to the media industry...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel attended the European Big Data Value Forum participating in the AI and Big Data public discourse with our unique perspective on AI research and innovation in Europe and beyond. Our take on it? Integrate data-centric machine learning within symbolic AI agent/robotic architectures. But here’s...
Read MoreRead MoreMartel is proud to support a re-branding campaign of one of the most important biomedical imaging partnerships, not just in the region, but in the world. The Center for Biomedical Imaging (CIBM) with headquarters located at the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL) is a major...
Read MoreRead MoreAt Martel, we live and breathe innovation, and have done since our inception, 20 years ago. Experience does not mean we are ’resting on our laurels’ - we strive to find new creative solutions to ensure a long-lasting communication impact for information and communications technology...
Read MoreRead MoreThe three-day IEEE 5G World Forum gathers leaders and innovators from research, industry and academia to exchange ideas to drive 5G development and standard setting. As an active player in the 5G and the wider ICT domain and community, and a partner of the H2020...
Read MoreRead MoreThe Next Generation Internet (NGI) Forum opened to a full room, packed agenda and a dynamic day with Martel working on-stage and back-stage on to bring research and innovation into the spotlight. The uber-cool venue of Wanha Satama in Helsinki, Finland gave an historic backdrop to...
Read MoreRead MoreMore than 3,000 top European ICT researchers and innovators met in Helsinki at the ICT Proposers’ Day, as part of the Digital Excellence Forum, on 19 – 20 September. The conference combined vital information sessions on the last calls of the Horizon 2020 framework programme...
Read MoreRead More5G and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies will be shaping the smart cities of tomorrow, where humans and technology will interact in connected and intelligent ecosystems. More than 64 billion IoT devices are expected to be in operation by 2025 with 127 new IoT devices...
Read MoreRead MoreWith StoryWine, winemakers can use smart agriculture to improve wine quality and production, and wine connoisseurs can read about the growing conditions of the grapes that went into their unique bottle of wine. The viticulture platform harnesses smart agriculture to improve the quality of wine and...
Read MoreRead MoreIn mid-September, the Martel team was on an intense tour of Europe, covering the bases of this month’s important digital innovation partnership events. Satellite communications topped the bill in Prague, Czech Republic, at the Horizon 2020 Space Information Day and Brokerage Event, 12 - 13 September. Organised by the...
Read MoreRead MoreMartelians were among the 270,000 visitors who attended the Swiss Digital Day on 3 September. Martel Innovate has offices in Zurich, Lugano and Lausanne and with events happening all over the country, from the opening of CERN and Swiss data centers to the general public,...
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