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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 …
IMS Luxembourg, in partnership with the European Social Fund and various national stakeholders, is launching a survey to assess the involvement of IT professionals in Luxembourg in the sharing of skills with non-profit organisations. This initiative is part of the Digital Skills Partnership (DSP) and aims to take stock of IT skills sponsorship practices in …
Digital transformation is changing how we live, work, and learn. While it offers many benefits, keeping up with new technology can be challenging, leading to skills becoming outdated quickly and a gap between what we know and what the job market needs. Digital technology is now essential for the professional success and education of today’s youth. …
The 2024 European Digital Skills Awards wrapped up last week with an official ceremony announcing the winners. Five projects from around Europe bring back the trophy for best practices in the five awards categories. Discover the winners of the European Digital Skills Awards 2024! But who had the challenging task of selecting the winners? …
Although Luxembourg is ranked third in Europe according to the eGovernment Benchmark, the Digital Decade public consultation highlights areas for improvement. Luxembourg stands out for its high scores in ‘user-centricity’ (97%), ‘transparency’ (90%) and ‘cross-border services’ (92%), well above the European average. The country also ranks well in the "key success factors" with 80%, a …
At the official opening ceremony of the first edition of Nexus2050, Grand Duke Guillaume delivered a keynote speech. Nexus2050 is a four-day technology conference organized at Luxexpo, centered on a two-day symposium (26-27 June) with more than 300 speakers and more than 150 start-ups on six stages and a technology fair divided into several districts …
The wait is over! The winners of the European Digital Skills Awards 2024 have been announced: 5 projects from around Europe bring back the trophy for best practices in the 5 awards categories. On 4 July evening in Brussels, during the EDSA24 awards ceremony, Rehana Schwinninger-Ladak, Head of Unit ‘Interactive technologies, Digital for Culture and …
On 27 June 2024, the European Commission started a 12-week open consultation to gather input on the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL). About the consultation This consultation aims to understand the needs of various stakeholders regarding digital transformation, explore the benefits of DIGITAL, and identify potential improvements. The consultation targets broad stakeholder groups including small and …
The ‘Digital Decade National Strategic Roadmap for Luxembourg’ aims to align Luxembourg with the EU’s digital targets by 2030. This strategic document, drawn up by the Luxembourg Government, focuses on four main areas: digital skills, digital infrastructure, digital transformation of businesses and digitalisation of public services. Digital skills: Luxembourg aims for 80% of the population to have …
Luxembourg ranks 11th out of 174 economies in the IMF’s new AI Readiness Index, which assesses four areas: digital infrastructure, human capital and labour market policies, innovation and economic integration, and regulation. Just before Nexus2050 in Luxembourg, this index shows that the country is well positioned in the field of artificial intelligence, ranking second for …
