The rules will reflect new ways in which Europeans enjoy culture and entertainment services online when they travel around the EU. uropeans will soon be able to fully use their online subscriptions to films, sports events, e-books, video games or music services when traveling within the EU, according to the agreement
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Best countries and cities for attracting and developing talent
When it comes to making a country, a city or an organization competitive, there’s an essential ingredient – people. For the last six years, the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) has ranked countries and major cities on their ability to attract, develop and retain talent. TCI is an annual benchmark report
Jack Ma quotes on management, technology and globalization
In Davos at the World Economic Forum, Jack Ma, Alibaba's founder and Executive Chairman spoke openly and at length about some of the key challenges facing the world, delivering a stream of perspectives and guidance. Here are Jack Ma quotes from his speech. On the impact of technology "We are very lucky
WiFi4EU – EU scheme for free internet access
A financial scheme for local wireless access points in the EU, free of charge and without discriminatory conditions, is on its way. MEPs pass EU scheme to support free WIFI in public spaces ✔️ Safeguards for personal data ✔️ he funds will be used in a “geographically balanced manner” in more than 6000 communities across
Companies which invest the most in R&D
illions of dollars and untold hours of research and development go into producing the next must-have products. A report by professional services firm Price Waterhouse Coopers charts the 20 publicly traded companies worldwide that spent the most on R&D in each of the years from 2005 to 2015. Unsurprisingly, motor manufacturers, tech
Ten technologies that could change our lives
echnological developments, even those still at an early stage, could massively impact our lives in the very short- or longer-term future. To draw attention to ten specific technologies, but also to promote further reflection about other innovations, EPRS is publishing ‘Ten more technologies which could change our lives‘ – a follow-up to
The world’s 10 biggest economies in 2017
Top 10 emerging technologies
diverse range of breakthrough technologies, including “artificial leaves” that turn CO2 into fuel, and a technique that harvests water from air, could soon be playing a role in tackling the world’s most pressing challenges, according to a list published by the World Economic Forum. The technologies were selected by
EU’s connectivity targets and 5G
n 2016, the Commission put forward new strategic connectivity objectives for 2025 as part of its digital single market strategy. These should prepare Europe for the roll-out of the next generation of broadband infrastructure with gigabit speeds, including both fixed and mobile internet access (5G). Once available, from 2020 onward,
European Regional Development Fund
he European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is one of five European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds aimed at achieving economic, social and territorial cohesion in the European Union. The ERDF’s primary task is to redress the main regional imbalances in the EU through investment in the structural adjustment of regions
Economic impact of big data
dvances in information and communication technologies, the increasing use of electronic devices and networks, and the digitization of production processes mean that vast quantities of data are generated daily by economic and social activities. This ‘big data’ can be transmitted, collected, aggregated and analyzed to provide insights into processes and