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Facilitating User Involvement in the Design of Digital Services: a Path to Accessibility and Inclusion (deep-dive)
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. …
The crucial role of cybersecurity in modern OT systems
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 …
Call for applications – Member of the Board of Directors of ALIA Independent Audiovisual Authority in Luxembourg
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 …
Sun, sand, and digital: dive into the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform’s summer reading list!
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 …
International Youth Day: code your way to awesome with digital skills!
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 …
Highlights from the Annual meeting of the National Coalitions for Digital Skills and Jobs
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 …
The war for top-tier digital talent: winning the retention battle with engaging eLearning
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. …
Published in July 2024, the "Digital Decade 2024" report for Luxembourg analyses the country's progress in digital transformation and identifies areas for improvement. The report states that Luxembourg has notably strengthened its connectivity infrastructure, with very high coverage in 5G (99.6%) and very high capacity fixed networks (94.7%). The country is characterised by a high …
A Microsoft outage has impacted the entire world, including Luxembourg
On July 19, 2024, a global outage of Microsoft services caused major disruptions across the globe, including in Luxembourg. The incident was caused by a faulty update on Windows systems, in connection with an IT solution from the cybersecurity group CrowdStrike. Although this outage affected various sectors, Mac and Linux systems were not affected. In …
The development of a safe and trustworthy European artificial intelligence is also at stake in Luxembourg. One of the five units of the European Commission’s brand new Artificial Intelligence Office is located there. What is the role of the ‘AI and robotics excellence’ team? To enable the development, deployment and use of artificial intelligence (AI) …
On 4 July 2024, Luxinnovation presented its 2023 annual report at a press conference in the presence of Economy Minister Lex Delles. Board Chair Mario Grotz and CEO Sasha Baillie discussed the Agency’s initiatives and achievements to support the Luxembourg economy in the face of current global challenges. Mario Grotz stressed the importance ofinnovation, digitalisation …
