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<strong>Connect things to the Internet without security and they will get hacked in seconds. Put in legacy Internet security protocols without consideration to power consumption and constraint devices battery life will be impacted. That’s why a comprehensive security paradigm for constrained devices is being developed.</strong></p>
With high-speed satellite broadband now available in all 28 EU countries, Europe has reached a major milestone in its drive to bridge the Digital Divide. The opportunity of broadband for all became a reality with the launch of satellite broadband services in the Baltics.
The '7 on 7' event during ICT2013 will bring 7 artists together with 7 scientists/IT experts to collaborate and discuss synergies between ICT and Art. The guiding vision is to explore novel ways to connect artists and ICT specialists during ICT2013, and show the potential for innovation and creativity that can be achieved when ICT professionals collaborate with artists.
In a series of work programme sessions the Commission services will present the specific ICT challenges for 2014/2015. Further details are now available.
<a href="http://www.fi-ware.eu/lab/">FI-WARE and FI-LAB</a> technology provides tools for developers to create innovative Smart City applications using innovative infrastructures.