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European Innovation Council

Official Launch of the European Innovation Council

The 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...

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Martel for the European Green Digital Coalition

Digital 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...

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HUB4CLOUD Project kicks off

As 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...

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Switzerland in Horizon Europe

Swiss participation in Horizon Europe

Horizon 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...

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EC Data Governance Act

EC Data Governance Act

The 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...

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Meet on the edge, Iot Martel innovate

TOGETHER ON THE EDGE

The 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...

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Martel Innovation cocktails

Whether 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!...

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Martelians’ Summer Reading Suggestions

Martelians’ Summer Reading Suggestions

Innovation 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...

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EC POLICY ROUND-UP

A 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....

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European cloud computing – the way ahead

Society 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...

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Martel repository on Initiatives to fight against COVID-19

The 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,...

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Agile working in unprecedented circumstances

The 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...

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H-Cloud kick off!

Martel 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,...

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Martel at the Connected Smart Cities Conference

Martel’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...

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Martel at European GaN for Space Applications Workshop

Martel 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...

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Martel Instrumental to the Success of DigiGOV Policy Lab

DigiGOV 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...

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Join us! Smart Cities Expo World Congress

Martel 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...

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Martel demo at FIWARE Summit

The 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...

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INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATION MAKES ICT MORE ACCESSIBLE

At 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...

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MARTEL – INNOVATION FOR ICT PROPOSERS DAY, 2019

More 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...

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IOT AND 5G CITY – LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN!

5G 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...

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SWISS DIGITAL DAY WITH MARTEL INNOVATE

Martelians 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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