An interesting report titled “Information Marketplaces: The new economics of cities’ has been published by “The Climate Group’, Accenture, Arup and the University of Nottingham. In the executive summary of this report is quite clear that there is a value created by smart thinking in the cities. According to the executing summary of the report: Continue reading
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On Thursday 28th of February 2013 between 09:00 – 12:00 CET an open event took place in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the title “University, Research and Enterprise collaboration in Thessaloniki”. The event has been broadcasted on the web live. During the event three presentations fostered the discussion. Continue reading
The 25 most digitally–advanced state governments in U.S.A. have been identified by the Center for Digital Government. The Digital States Survey, conducted by the Center, is a comprehensive study that examines best practices, policies and progress made by state governments in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. Continue reading
In one of the latest moves of Microsoft, which apparently targets to even more potential audience, designs a new WiFi pilot project to push MSN content and services to wireless users – and to generate advertising revenue. Continue reading
In a few latest posts in our portal, an ongoing discussion takes place on the effects of an open networking – sharing environment on innovation. The process of sharing intellectual capital can benefit organisations in many ways but there are hurdles of trust and culture to overcome first. Continue reading
The latest revision of the Knowledge Assessment Methodology (KAM) was published by the World Bank on March 2006. The KAM is an interactive benchmarking tool created by the Knowledge for Development Program to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities they face in making the transition to the knowledge-based economy. Continue reading
Samsung’s innovative spirit is driven by 17 R&D centres and 6 design centres worldwide. Of the world’s smartest technology professionals, 32,000 of them work in these centres and 10 percent hold doctorates from some of the world’s most academically-prestigious universities. Continue reading