The Canadian city of Calgary, with a population of 1.414 million, recently earned Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Gold certification for its exceptional use of data. This distinction highlights Calgary's commitment to improving the lives of its residents through...
In 1998, the French Journal of Social Service devoted a special issue to the impact of new technologies on social work. At the dawn of the 21st century, this publication highlighted the challenges and opportunities associated with increasing computerization...
European local authorities find themselves at a strategic crossroads. Faced with the influence of American digital giants, often backed by libertarian political visions, they must choose between submitting to or regaining control of their digital sovereignty. The example of...
Since April 2024, Ana Paiva has served as Portugal's Secretary of State for Science, bringing invaluable expertise in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Her appointment marks a crucial step for the country and for Europe, placing…...
Oulu University Hospital in Finland has taken a major step forward in healthcare innovation by deploying Europe's first private, standalone 5G network in a working hospital. This project, dubbed "Hola 5G Oulu," aims to transform…...
The Halland region on Sweden's west coast is set to transform its public transport experience through an innovative collaboration with Swiss company Fairtiq. Hallandstrafiken, the regional public transport authority, is launching a pilot study to test...
In a context where climatic challenges and unpredictable natural phenomena are putting a strain on gas distribution infrastructures, Italgas and the University of Pavia have joined forces to strengthen the security and resilience of the networks.…...
Kurnool, a historic city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, is on the cusp of a major industrial transformation. Through massive investment and strategic vision, Kurnool is positioning itself as a key player in innovation and...
As artificial intelligence (AI) redefines urban governance, ICLEI Europe, in collaboration with Google.org and the Centre for Public Impact (CPI), is launching a pioneering initiative: free AI training for European city officials. This…...
Published in 1995, "Electronics" by Régis David, in the "Que sais-je?" collection of the Presses Universitaires de France, remains an essential reference for anyone wishing to learn the fundamentals of this burgeoning science. This work, the result of rigorous teaching...
