NEWSFLASH

Connecting the Digital Society

In this issue:

• Foreword
• R&D Success Stories
• Publications
• In brief
• In focus
• Upcoming events
• Multimedia corner

R&D Success Stories

Going wireless for extra home comfort and transport safety:
EU-funded ultra-wide band technology seen through EUWB (European Ultra-Wideband) project

Wherever you may find yourself - at home, on an intercontinental flight or enjoying an exciting road trip - staying connected is no longer a whim, but a real necessity. EUWB (Coexisting Short Range Radio by Advanced Ultra-Wideband Radio Technology), an EU-funded FP7 project in the "Future Networks" area, has taken Ultra Wide Band Radio Technology (UWB) some good steps further. EUWB uses this technology to develop smarter solutions for more efficient home entertainment, air travel and cars. This effort helps define the aim of the Digital Agenda for Europe: turning "Every European Digital".
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In focus

••• ICT Proposers’ Day, 19-20 May, Budapest

ICT Proposers' Day 2011 is your networking opportunity for European ICT research & development. Don’t miss it and Register now! This is your last chance to get involved and submit a research and technology demand to present at the Future Networks session. Stay tuned for the latest work programme updates.

••• FUNEMS , 14-17 June 2011, Warsaw

FUNEMS2011 - Future Network & Mobile Summit is your annual highlight in EU networks research. Check the latest Advance Programme & brochure. Registration is open!

Distinguished keynotes and plenary talks:

• Zoran Stancic, Deputy Director General, DG Information Society & Media, European Commission

• Maria Elzbieta Orowska, Secretary of State, Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Poland

• Matthew Finnie, Chief Technical Officer, Interoute

• Peter Meissner, Operating Officer, NGMN Next Generation Mobile Networks

• Thierry Van Landegem, Vice President Global Operations Bell Labs, Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs

• Lauri Oksanen, Head of Research, Nokia Siemens Networks

• Jan Faerjh, Head of Research, Ericsson

A Proposers' Networking Day will take place on Tuesday 14 June as a pre-conference event. The focus is on the upcoming FP7 and Celtic-Plus research funding opportunities relevant to the networks community. This workshop is organised by the Net!Works and ISI European Technology Platforms (ETPs), EUREKA Celtic Plus and IdealIST. European Commission officials will provide an in-depth overview on FP7 research funding objectives on Future Networks, Cloud Computing and Trustworthy ICT.

Publications

The Future Networks Research and Innovation via Standardisation Report is now available on our website. Following the February 10th Concertation Plenary Meeting in Brussels, it highlights the latest FP7 projects having reached the standardisation stage.

••• Future Internet Week and Future Internet Assembly: 16-19 May, Budapest:
The next Future Internet Assembly (FIA) will take place in Budapest from May 16th to 19th  as part of the Future Internet Week. The Future Networks projects are also organizing the ICT and Sustainability Workshop. Last days to register!

•••  Green Paper on a Common Strategic Framework for future EU Research and Innovation Funding:  The European Cmmission consults on new ways of funding future EU research. Have your say by 20 May!

Multimedia corner

••• The PURSUIT of... Future Internet

EU researchers built an information-centric Internet architecture where no longer the mere transport of data but rather the information as such is in the main focus. This has many benefits in terms of information access anywhere and anytime, security and safety, and policy-based handling of information. What's exactly in it for you? Meet Jeffrey who benefits from this "new Internet": see how secured access to personal medical records enabled by this new approach could be used in the future for better patient care and an overall longer-lasting, more fulfilling life. Enjoy the video !