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Tudia is a brand we have been using some time now with all our devices and they stand up to the test and time, In fact I still use some of their cases today from devices that are near two years old and they have held up rather well and still in great shape and that means my devices are too and always cased up as I do not want an expensive screen or glass replacement bill, Tudia cover most of the mobile phones out there today and are a brand I can easily recommend to those who have just got a new phone.
The Tudia MergeGrip cases have you covered on any device you might have and the camera bar and screen are protected here yet again and I like how they tackle the camera bar again this time offering better protection than some rivals, the case again on the rear offers real grip again better than some rivals and one we recently reviewed in particular. The keys are tactile and there is a nice lip on the front of the screen meaning the device can be placed face down and rear down and to top things off wireless charging works with no issues too. Overall these cases are a winner for me again and they come in a nice range of colours to pick from unlike again other brands out there so you also get choice.
Check the video review for a hands on with the full range below.
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Certified Military Grade Protection and ToughRhino Technology
The Google Pixel 7a Phone Case is built to withstand the toughest conditions, providing certified military-grade protection for your valuable Google Pixel 7a phone. With the incorporation of ToughRhino Technology, this Google Pixel 7a Phone case utilizes a dual-layer design that combines strength and durability. The outer layer is made of a rugged, impact-resistant material, while the inner layer consists of a shock-absorbing cushion to disperse the force of impacts. This combination ensures optimal protection against accidental drops and shocks, keeping your phone safe and intact.
Camera and Screen Protection
Your Google Pixel 7a phone’s camera and screen are among its most vulnerable components. The Google Pixel 7a Phone Case addresses this concern by featuring raised lips and edges around the camera and screen areas. These elevated edges provide an additional protective barrier, preventing direct contact between surfaces and your camera lens or screen. With this feature, you can rest assured that your camera and screen remain shielded from scratches and accidental bumps, maintaining their pristine condition.
Non-Slip Textured Design for Enhanced Grip
The Google Pixel 7a Phone Case not only focuses on protection but also emphasizes user experience. The Google Pixel 7a Phone case incorporates a non-slip textured design on both sides and the back, enhancing grip and preventing accidental slips from your hand. Whether you’re holding your Google Pixel 7a phone during a call, browsing the web, or capturing photos, the textured surface ensures a secure and comfortable grip, minimizing the risk of accidental drops.
Thoughtful Button Design
We understand the importance of easy and hassle-free access to your phone’s buttons. The Google Pixel 7a Phone Case takes this into consideration with its tactile and clicky button design. The buttons are precisely molded and designed to offer a satisfying tactile response when pressed. You can effortlessly adjust the volume, power on/off your device, and interact with the buttons without any hindrance or frustration. This seamless button experience adds convenience and ensures stress-free usage.
Premium Build Quality and Materials
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Google Pixel 7a Phone Case exhibits a premium build quality. It is constructed from high-quality materials that are not only durable but also resistant to yellowing and discoloration over time. The Google Pixel 7a Phone case maintains its original appearance, preserving its aesthetics and extending its lifespan. Furthermore, the precise cutouts provide easy access to all ports, buttons, and features of yourGoogle Pixel 7a Phone, allowing you to connect chargers, headphones, and other accessories without any restrictions.
Slim and Lightweight Design
Despite its impressive protective capabilities, the Google Pixel 7a Phone Case boasts a slim and lightweight profile. It adds minimal bulk to your device, preserving its slim design and comfortable handling. The Google Pixel 7a Phone case seamlessly wraps around your phone, maintaining its sleekness while providing comprehensive protection. You can conveniently slip your Google Pixel 7a phone into your pocket or bag without any hassle, thanks to the slim and lightweight design of this case.
Easy Installation and Removal
The Google Pixel 7a Phone Case is designed for effortless installation and removal. With its user-friendly design, you can quickly snap the case onto your phone, ensuring a secure fit and immediate protection. The precise cutouts align perfectly with your Google Pixel 7a Phone device’s ports, speakers, and cameras, guaranteeing unobstructed functionality. Similarly, removing the Google Pixel 7a Phone case is just as simple, allowing you to switch cases or clean your device with ease.
Nokia and Sigma Wireless Communications today announced that ESB Networks, Ireland’s foremost energy company, has awarded a contract to Sigma Wireless and its partner Nokia for the development of a leading-edge, mission-critical private mobile network. Nokia will work with Sigma Wireless Communications and ESB to supply and install the new LTE-based private wireless system over a three-year period
This purpose-built, mission-critical telecommunications network is a key enabler for ESB Networks in delivering integration of renewable energy to the grid, decarbonization of the electrical network and electrification of heat and transport amongst other benefits. A dedicated Smart Grid telecoms network forms part of ESB Networks’ Innovation Strategy that aims to bring many benefits to Ireland from an environmental, economic and customer perspective.
Nicholas Tarrant, ESB Networks Managing Director, welcomed the development: “An ever smarter and agile electricity network is key to the delivery of a more sustainable future, with the customer at its core. The purpose-built private telecommunications network now being developed will be a key enabler in delivering integration of renewable energy to the grid, decarbonization of the electricity network and the electrification of heat and transport amongst other benefits. As such, this private, reliable, and secure mobile network will be an indispensable precursor to delivering a Net Zero-ready electricity network.”
Tony Boyle Chairman Sigma Wireless said “Sigma Wireless has a long history spanning back over 30 years working with ESB. We are delighted to be awarded this contract, partnering with NOKIA, to be trusted to provide this state-of-the-art network which is a key enabler to help ESB to achieve its key strategic goals of decarbonization and renewable energy. “
Phil Siveter, UK & Ireland CEO at Nokia said, “Enabling the decarbonizing of energy grids while ensuring resilient critical infrastructure is an opportunity that we are helping customers address across the world. We are delighted that ESB Networks and Sigma Wireless entrust Nokia to deploy private LTE infrastructure running over their converged IP/MPLS backhaul network for critical grid communications to support the modernization and digitization of the energy grid throughout the Republic of Ireland.”
Virgin Media has announced the rollout of 2 Gig full fibre broadband to homes and businesses across Ireland. This will see Virgin Media’s new 2 Gig fibre broadband become available in towns including Tralee, Killarney and Letterkenny, along with ongoing full fibre network upgrades in areas such as Dublin, Cork and Louth.
With lightning-fast speeds of up to 2 Gig and 99.9% reliability, Virgin Media’s new full fibre broadband network is designed to revolutionise the way we connect and experience the digital world.
Today’s announcement also represents a significant milestone in Virgin Media’s three-year transition to a full fibre network, having previously led the charge in making Ireland FASTER with the switching on of 1 Gig broadband across the company’s entire network in 2020.
Virgin Media’s new 2 Gig full fibre broadband will provide customers with even faster speeds and superior reliability than ever before, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering the very best digital connectivity to consumers and businesses across Ireland.
Tony Hanway, CEO of Virgin Media said: “At Virgin Media, we always aim to deliver the very best experiences to our customers through our broadband and television services. Today’s announcement marks a step-change for our business as we will now offer superfast and reliable fibre broadband services in new regions across Ireland, resulting in greater consumer choice and increased competition.”
Recent research carried out by Amárach, on behalf of Virgin Media, showed that in this post-Covid world, a consumer’s broadband connection has never been more important than it is today, with over a third of consumers not only relying on their home broadband for their entertainment and streaming needs, but also for their home working needs.
The research also found that over half (53%) have consumed more streaming content over the last two years compared to before the pandemic.
Unsurprisingly, 47% of respondents stated that a reliable broadband connection is the most important factor when it comes to their home broadband connection with 31% stating a high-speed connection as the most important.
Our homes have become our offices, schools, cinemas and everything in between and these findings underline how integral super-fast connectivity is to our daily lives. To find out more go to www.virginmedia.ie
Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category, today announced it has opened its new Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Dublin City Centre, which will feature an XM Innovation Centre focused on AI.
The EMEA headquarters, at Costello House on Clarendon Row in the heart of the city, was officially opened today by Brad Anderson, President of Products and Engineering at Qualtrics, and Simon Coveney, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
The opening of the state-of-the-art building marks 10 years of investment and expansion in Ireland by Qualtrics, since the US-headquartered company set up a Dublin base as its first office outside of the United States in 2013. Costello House is Qualtrics’ largest office in EMEA and the base for the company to target further international expansion.
The Dublin office will also house a planned R&D XM Innovation Centre. Building on the strong engineering presence in Dublin, the new centre will serve as a centre of excellence dedicated to creating innovations leveraging AI, machine learning and natural language processing amongst other technologies. The facility will bring together industry experts to shape the future of experience management.
Costello House has capacity for over 500 employees and an immersive Executive Briefing Centre for customers from across EMEA to reimagine experience management for their business. The space boasts impressive features including an employee enablement hub, gym, wellness studio and pub. Qualtrics currently employs almost 400 people in Dublin and is continuing to hire locally.
“The depth of talent we are able to access in Ireland makes it a perfect place for our EMEA headquarters,” said Brad Anderson, President of Products and Engineering at Qualtrics. “As we continue to build across EMEA, the XM Innovation Centre will be central to our ability to drive innovation with unrivalled uses of new technologies to deliver exceptional experiences to organisations worldwide.”
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney T.D. said: “I warmly welcome this announcement from Qualtrics as they open their new EMEA HQ in Dublin city centre. Qualtrics is a world renowned leader in Experience Management and this highlights that we are attracting the best companies to our shores. With the new office capacity allowing for growth from 400 – 500 staff, this is also hugely positive and welcome news. Congratulations to all the team at Qualtrics on this expansion and indeed their 10 year milestone in Ireland.”
Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, said: “Qualtrics’ new EMEA HQ in Dublin and plans for an innovation centre is a testament to the strength of the Irish talent pool. The company’s growth trajectory since it established in Ireland over 10 years ago signals confidence in the conditions that Ireland offers large scale companies. I wish Qualtrics continued success over the coming years.’’
Qualtrics EMEA HQ facts:
The Qualtrics EMEA headquarters, Costello House, is named after the late Dermot Costello, who established Qualtrics in Ireland and led its European business before sadly passing away from cancer in 2018, age 49. Qualtrics established and supports 5 For The Fight, a global non-profit dedicated to ending cancer. In Ireland, Qualtrics works closely with the medical research charity Breakthrough Cancer Research.
The Qualtrics EMEA headquarters incorporates a purpose-built new office space into Qualtrics’ previous office, doubling the size of the facility and introducing many new amenities including a gym, yoga studio, games room and on-site masseuse. The canteen and meeting space, The Field, has floor-and-a-half height ceilings and the building includes Dermot’s Pub, which was moved and restored from Qualtrics previous office.
With virtualization technologies increasing in popularity over the past few years due to their versatile capabilities and cost-benefits, VDI has become a much sought-after solution. Whether you’re just starting your journey into virtualization or already familiar with building a successful environment, understanding what VDI entails can go a long way in helping you achieve your goals.
This article will provide you with all the essential information you need about VDI so that you can make informed decisions when integrating it into your own enterprise architecture.
What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)?
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, also known as VDI, is a technology that allows users to access a virtual desktop environment from any device, regardless of its operating system.
Rather than having a physical computer, users can log into a virtual desktop that is hosted on a server, giving them access to all of their necessary applications, documents, and settings. If you would like to know more about VDI management and how to incorporate this technology into your business, look no further than this guide! Overall, it’s clear that VDI has revolutionized the way businesses approach flexibility and mobility, as a user can now work from any device and receive the same experience as if they were using their desktop computer.
With VDI, companies can save money on hardware and software costs, improve security, and increase productivity by providing employees with a seamless and consistent desktop experience.
Benefits of VDI
It’s no secret that VDI has become an increasingly popular topic of discussion in recent years, thanks to its many benefits. Besides reducing IT costs significantly, here are some significant advantages you should look out for:
Flexibility – it allows employees to access their desktops from anywhere, on any device. This can greatly improve productivity and enable remote work.
Enhanced security — as all data is stored on centralized servers rather than individual devices.
Reduced maintenance — since all desktops are virtual, IT teams no longer need to spend time and money on maintaining hardware or software.
Scalability — VDI can be scaled easily and quickly as user needs change over time.
Improved performance — as there is less hardware and software installed, virtual desktops can perform better than physical ones.
Challenges of VDI
Despite its many benefits, VDI is, of course, not without its challenges. And these include:
Finding the right balance between user demand and system performance.
Managing and securing data across multiple devices and locations.
Maintaining all the hardware and software required for VDI can be costly and complex.
Nevertheless, with the right planning and management tools, organizations can easily overcome these challenges and reap the benefits of a robust and scalable VDI infrastructure.
How to Deploy VDI for Your Business
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) can be a lifesaver for businesses looking to streamline their IT infrastructure and improve productivity. By deploying VDI, employees can access their desktops from anywhere, using any device, without compromising security or performance. But how do you get started? Here are a few steps you should be aware of.
Assess Your IT Needs
First and foremost, assess your needs and determine the best VDI solution for your business. There are many options available, from in-house deployments to cloud-based solutions, each with its own unique benefits and drawbacks.
Make Your Choice
Carefully weigh the options mentioned above and choose the one that best fits your budget, security requirements, and business goals. Now, that you finally made your choice, it’s time to develop an implementation plan — choose the right hardware and software, set up the necessary security protocols, and create a timeline for deployment.
Test Your Solution
Don’t forget to thoroughly test it before deployment to ensure a smooth rollout and minimal disruption to your employees. With the right preparation and planning, VDI can be an effective solution for businesses of all sizes looking to improve their IT infrastructure.
Securing VDI and Ensuring Network Availability
Businesses rely on VDI to centralize data and provide secure access for their employees, but this creates a single point of entry for cyberattacks. As a result, companies need to implement measures to protect their VDI from unwanted network traffic or unauthorized access.
At the same time, they must also ensure the availability of their network and VDI systems, which means monitoring them closely for any signs of downtime or disruptions. By taking proactive steps to secure their VDI and maintain network availability, businesses can enjoy the many benefits of this powerful technology without the risk.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure is a great way for businesses to deploy and manage secure digital workspaces in the cloud. It enables IT teams to better manage end-user experiences, reduce operational costs, and accelerate deployment times.
To fully maximize the potential of VDI in any organization, an IT team needs to adopt best practices when deploying VDI and establish clear protocols for securing networks and monitoring user performance. With these procedures in place, businesses can take full advantage of VDI’s numerous benefits which will ultimately contribute to increased organizational efficiency and productivity.
Otterbox is a well known case brand who has protected devices for many years and we of course tried and tested many which have been popular here and on our YouTube channel. So we went and bought our own commuter case for the Google Pixel 7a and check it out.
The case itself is of course robust and has a dual layer and all corners are protected on the device itself, the edges offers a nice grip whilst the back of the case is up for discussion being mostly slippy with two rubberised parts either side which is also grippy, the keys are slightly raised and work well and the front of the device has a decent lip tapering off either end to protect the screen face down. The case does allow wireless charging which is great and works fine. The camera lens is certainly well protected here and the device can be placed down on its rear of face without worrying about the screen or camera lens being marked. All ports are accessible and the charging port has a protective flap to ensure no dirt or dust gets in, check the video below for a close up look what you get for your money and stay tuned for more case reviews for the Google Pixel 7a
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Lasting antimicrobial technology helps protect case exterior against many common bacteria*
Case is infused with silver-based additive that continually blocks microbial growth
Made with more than 35% recycled plastic
Thin, pocket-friendly case slips in and out of pockets easily
Dual layer, soft inner slipcover and hard outer shell absorb and deflect impacts
Wireless charging compatible
Secure grip for confident handling
Port covers block dirt, dust and lint from getting into jacks and ports
Raised edge protects camera and screen
DROP+ | 3X as many drops as military standard (MIL-STD-810G 516.6)
An event is being held in Wicklow today to mark a new chapter for the award-winning Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN), the leading organisation championing and supporting community archives in Ireland.
Since 2009, iCAN has supported the creation of 33 online digital archives in Clare, Cork, Galway, Mayo and Wicklow, and there are three more currently in development. Over 180 volunteers are involved in managing and supporting the existing community archives.
iCAN was established by the National Museum of Ireland and has been developed in partnership with participating local authority Heritage Officers and with support from Creative Ireland*. Today, the Heritage Council is joining iCAN as a new funding partner, which will facilitate an expansion of the initiative and the iCAN team. Together, they have ambitions to support the development of at least 80 digital archives across Ireland by 2028.
Cork County Council is the latest local authority to partner with iCAN. Having joined the network last year and taken part in training over the last few months, a new portal for County Cork will be unveiled today. www.heritagecork.org will be home to four digital community archives supported by iCAN – Bere Island Projects Group, Kilmurry Heritage Group, Kilshannig Heritage Society and Youghal Community Archives.
iCAN community archive websites are contributory, which means that anyone, anywhere in the world can contribute their photos, maps, letters, records, stories and documents to help build the collections. As well as documenting information about local heritage sites, traditions and well-known local people, the archives are also a valuable source for genealogy and ancestry projects.
Many of the archives also include oral histories and videos and valuable resources such as local ‘census’ documents dating from before the Famine, and visitors can access digital and searchable archives relating to specific graveyards, townlands, and even houses – which in turn gives a unique and valuable insight into family records. One initiative, which is part of the Clarecastle & Ballyea Heritage archive, is called ‘Who’s been living in my house’ and is unique in Ireland in that it has digitised ‘cancelled books’ or valuation office records – allowing visitors to search who lived in houses throughout the 49 townlands in Clarecastle, County Clare, between 1855 and 1970.
The diaspora uses the iCAN community archives to connect with local groups, who in turn assist with their family history enquiries. These connections frequently result in visits to Ireland with the local group bringing visitors to ancestral homes and graves and re-connecting them with unknown or lost family members.
Several of the archives also have volunteers who are based abroad in countries such the US and Australia. The iCAN network has been visited 2,244,000 times by visitors from 215 countries, or 16,000 cities, across the world – more than 5,750,000 pages of Irish heritage content have been explored.
Members of the iCAN network from around the country are gathering in the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh, Co Wicklow today to celebrate the continued expansion of the network and the launch of Heritage Cork. They will also hear from keynote speaker, author, and oral historian Tomás Mac Conmara.
Director of the National Museum of Ireland, Lynn Scarff said; “Inclusivity and collaboration are at the core of iCAN, by recognising collective ownership and empowering local communities to document their own history, heritage, and culture on digital platforms. We are ambitious to support the growth of iCAN nationwide because every community deserves the opportunity to build their own digital archive that recognises the unique value of these resources both for the community and historians into the future. Much of this material is either in people’s homes, memories or in resources unique to their local community – so they are uniquely placed to record it and preserve if for future generations.”
Chief Executive of the Heritage Council, Virginia Teehan, said: “Volunteer archivists can so often be the unsung heroes of a community, doing incredible work to safeguard knowledge, collections, stories and local history. The information they gather and preserve is crucial in providing people with a broader sense of themselves and where they come from, and The Heritage Council is proud to be in position to contribute to this important work.”
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins said; Cork County Council is very proud to launch our new Heritage Cork portal today. This website will be home to the four digital community archives in Cork that are part of the iCAN network which not only provides a secure and permanent online presence but also gives deserved recognition to the tremendous work being done by these groups to document and preserve their local heritage. The training and support provided by iCAN is wonderful and we are delighted to partner with them on this important initiative.”
Lorna Elms, Development Officer with iCAN, said; “iCAN provides volunteers with practical and technical training to support them as they establish a digital archive for their local community. The work being carried out by volunteers around the country to create and maintain these rich repositories is so valuable. They’re documenting local history and heritage in a special way that brings people from all generations together to celebrate, record and preserve their shared history, and to enjoy a shared pride of place.”
In 2020, iCAN was awarded the ‘Best Network of Archives Award’ at the highly competitiveUK and Ireland Community Archive and Heritage Group (CAHG) Annual Awards. Individual members of the iCAN network have also been the recipients of county, national and international awards for their heritage work and projects.
Members of the public are invited to visit, contribute to and to volunteer with the digital archives in the Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN). The full list of archives is available at www.ouririshheritage.org
Life360, the family locator app and safety membership platform, has today announced a 64% growth in UK premium members over the last year, alongside a range of new features included in its free membership offering, rolling out over the next weeks. This includes further integration with Tile, the leading Bluetooth tracker brand it acquired in 2021.
Used by more than three million people in the UK and 50 million people worldwide, Life360 offers families peace of mind by allowing them to coordinate daily activities in real time, find important items, stay connected with those who matter most, and assist in emergencies.
The Tile integration allows Life360 users’ entire “Circle” of family and friends to see the location of important items within their Life360 map. Life360 members will automatically be able to see Tile and Tile-enabled products’ last reported location, so everyone in their Circle can easily locate shared items or help each other retrieve something that’s been misplaced. Tiles can be attached to everyday essentials like bikes, keys, wallets, bags, and more.
Life 360 existing features include; advanced intelligent location sharing between Circle (group) members through Place Alerts, which send a push notification when members leave or arrive at a designated location; Check-ins, which allow a user to send their location via push notification instantly to every member in their Circle and Family Driving Reports, which allow families to see how (and what) drivers are doing behind the wheel to encourage safe habits and more.
Other new free features unveiled today include:
Free Crash Detection, which notifies Circle members and emergency contacts when Life360 detects they are in a car accident. If help is needed or the member doesn’t respond within a five-minute grace period, all Circle members and emergency contacts are notified via a text message with the user’s exact location. The app notification will also play a unique sound on the phone that will repeat for either 10 minutes or until the notification is acted upon. Of course, no one ever expects to be in a car crash, but the truth is that they happen more often than you might think and the time it takes to get help is critical.
Enhanced SOS, which means that after triggering an SOS Alert, a 10 second countdown will begin, after which Life360 will call and text all Circle members and emergency contacts for the Circle the alert was triggered in. Circle members will also receive a push notification. The phone call and text message will say where the user was when the SOS Alert was triggered. SOS alerts are available to all Life360 users, meaning parents of all ages, including new drivers and university students, can be reassured that if a loved one requires emergency assistance but can’t contact 999 because they are unable to talk on the phone, Life360 can help.
David Rice, Life360’s International GM and CSO, said: “There’s a reason why one in eleven UK families already use Life360. The launch of these new services form part of our vision to expand our offering in the UK and to help better connect and protect the people and things that matter most.
“Members can now expand their Circle to include items using Tile and these services combined feed into our mission to deliver safety options for families and their things. So whether you’re retrieving keys lost down the back of the sofa with Tile, or sending your teen driver immediate help following Life360’s crash detection, the ability to confirm the people and things that matter most are safe and accounted for and takes the stress out of everyday life.”
As a top 25 iOS app in the UK, Life360 will be introducing more additional features to the UK market over the coming months.
The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC) and 6G Summit joint event in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 6-9 June 2023. This event will bring together experts in the field of networks and communications from across the world to discuss the latest research and innovations in 5G, 6G and future communications systems.
Launched in 2022, the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) is an EU funding body that drives research and innovation in the field of smart networks and services, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the digital infrastructure of the future and building Europe’s leadership in this area. The SNS JU currently supports 35 Research and Innovation (R&I) projects across 9 key technological areas and with over €250 million of investment. These ongoing projects are now reaching milestones in their respective fields. Some 25 more projects should start at the beginning of 2024.
The SNS JU was instrumental in advancing the field of networks and services – particularly in the context of the upcoming 6G technology. It works closely with the 5G Public-Private Partnership (5G PPP) to ensure a seamless transition from 5G to 6G, with the aim of creating a robust and reliable digital infrastructure in Europe.
The 2023 EuCNC & 6G Summit focuses on all aspects of telecommunications ranging from 5G deployment and mobile Internet of Things (IoT) to 6G exploration and future communications systems and networks, bringing together cutting-edge research, and world-renowned industries and businesses. In past editions, the event has attracted over 1,300 delegates from 40 countries and featured over 70 exhibitors.
Director for Future Networks at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) Pearse O’Donohue will open the event.
“We are all using 4G. 5G is being introduced. And 6G is something that is coming at the end of the decade. So it is important that we already start the research in this area, so we make sure we have the necessary technology ready for our economy, services and our society”, Peter Stuckmann, Interim Executive Director of the SNS JU stated in a recent interview.
Colin Willcock, Chairman of the SNS JU Governing Board and the 6G Industry Association (6G-IA) will also participate in the event. He underlines “what is unique about the SNS JU is that it’s a Public Private Partnership”. Indeed, funding for the SNS JU comes from both the public side (European Commission) and the private (European industry). “This way, we make sure we look at the right problems, so we create the right technology for European industry going forward”, Willcock concluded.
SNS projects will present their latest developments at the event. The full programme and speakers can be found here: https://www.eucnc.eu/programme/
