New Commission website to raise the profile of IST research
The European Commission has launched a new online service designed to highlight the results of EU funded research into information society technologies (IST). IST Results is a web based news service reporting on the outcomes and potential applications of research projects carried out under the IST section of the Community research framework programmes. The site combines latest news, in-depth feature articles and a fortnightly e-bulletin. These services are geared towards researchers, investors, technology transfer experts and support organisations from across Europe. The Commission's IST programme covers converging information processing, communications and media technologies and their applications in areas such as e-commerce, education, intelligent transport and knowledge management. The underlying goal of the programme is the improvement of citizens' lives, both at home and in the workplace. Market research, however, suggests that many companies and investors experience difficulties when trying to find out about the results of EU funded research, particularly if they themselves are unaware of how such projects are run. IST Results will ensure that Commission funded innovations are reported as soon as they occur and are made more easily accessible to a wider range of technology user.