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Getting back on track with all there is to know about the latest state-of-play with digital skills, jobs, and technology has never been easier. The 2024 ‘State of the Digital Decade’ report came out in mid-July this year, with new, hot takes on what are the top skills to boost the continent’s digital transition even …
On Wednesday 22 August 2024, the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition Luxembourg organised a webinar with a special guest from the Luxembourg Media and Digital Design Centre (LMDDC). The LMDDC is committed to improving digital skills through innovative tools and promoting collaboration between key players in Luxembourg, but also in Europe. Thibaud Latour, Director of …
One of the best definitions available for what a smart city is originates from the site of European Commission where it states “A smart city is a place where traditional networks and services are made more efficient with the use of digital solutions for the benefit of its inhabitants and business. A smart city goes …
Since 2021, the Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub (L-DIH), managed by Luxinnovation, has been organising the L-DIH ON TOUR initiative, which helps accelerate the uptake of emerging technologies in the manufacturing ecosystem. On the occasion of the L-DIH On Tour 2024, Serge Linckels, Director General of the Digital Learning Hub (DLH), highlights the importance of the …
The importance of actively involving end users, with or without disabilities, in the design and development of public digital services cannot be overstated. Despite being highlighted in key EU accessibility policies, this practice remains underutilised. This paper explores strategies to facilitate and mainstream user involvement early in the design process, in order to achieve inclusion. …
Cybersecurity in operational technology (OT) systems is becoming increasingly crucial, especially with the increasing convergence between IT and OT systems. While cyber security focuses primarily on data protection against breaches, malware, and phishing, OT security addresses the protection of physical equipment such as critical infrastructure and manufacturing systems. OT systems include a variety of equipment …
The Luxembourg Independent Audiovisual Authority (ALIA) is launching a call for applications for a member position on its Board of Directors. This public institution is responsible for the regulation of audiovisual media and video-sharing platforms, with the main mission of protecting the public. The Board of Directors, which consists of five members appointed by the …
Summer is here! It’s the perfect season to trade your office chair for a beach chair and work on sandcastles instead of spreadsheets. While you’re enjoying the sun and getting that perfect tan, why not add a splash of digital to your beach reading list? Whether you’re a tech expert or not, we’ve put together …
As digital transformation reshapes how we live, work, and learn, mastering digital skills isn’t just an option—it’s a must-have. Staying on top of new technology can be a wild ride, but it’s essential to avoid getting left behind as skills rapidly evolve and the gap between what we know and what the job market demands …
On 4 – 5 July 2024, Brussels buzzed with excitement for the 3rd annual National Coalitions for Digital Skills and Jobs meeting, hosted by the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform. Over 50 participants from all across the EU joined the event to celebrate the winners of the European Digital Skills Awards 2024. The event brought …
This Digital Brief explores the critical role of online learning strategies in attracting and retaining top-tier digital talent in the rapidly evolving ICT sector. It starts out by mentioning the various challenges companies face in recruiting and retaining skilled professionals in the face of fierce competition, coupled with high demand. It then gives arguments to …
The Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity (LHC), through its National Cybersecurity Competence Center (NC3), recently launched a survey aimed at cybersecurity professionals, whether already active in the field or interested in becoming so, in Luxembourg. This survey aims to address a critical need in an increasingly connected society, where cyber threats pose significant risks to organizations. …
