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North Rhine-Westphalia: Digitalisation & Circular Economy transfer hub launched
With the help of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and the use of digital twins, processes within the circular economy can be significantly optimized. The aim is to use resources more efficiently and sustainably. The...
Port5G sets sail for the future: 5G innovation project presents research results
Innovative applications of 5G campus networks and autonomous systems in the maritime industry were the focus of the final meeting of the 5G research project 5G-PortVG. The partners involved in the joint project presented the results of three years of research and...
For a free, open Internet: International digital dialogs set the tone in Berlin
Source: BMDVOn November 21 and 22, Federal Digital Minister Dr. Volker Wissing invited his partner countries to the first conference of the international digital dialogues in Berlin. During the two-day conference, international representatives from politics, science,...
Fulda lights up smart: 3 million euros in funding for innovative street lighting
The state of Hesse is providing the city of Fulda with funding of around 3 million euros to implement the "Smart Infrastructure Street Lighting" pilot project. Susanne Ruth, Head of Department at the Hessian Ministry of Economics, presented the funding commitment to...
City of Schwabach increases climate resilience with digital twin
To help Schwabach efficiently and sustainably adapt to the challenges of climate change, the city has developed a digital twin. The "Golden Urban Twin Information Schwabach" (GUZI) project enables better planning of urban infrastructure as well as the modeling and...
Gap closure pilot program ends on schedule
The second call for applications in the so-called "Gap Closure Pilot Program" ended as planned on 15.11.2024. The aim of the program was to exploit synergy potential from infrastructures that have already been built or are currently being built or planned. The call...
Etteln becomes world’s best smart city: Global recognition for digital innovation and community spirit
The digital networking of the village of Etteln in the Paderborn district has been recognized with an award. The village was named the best "Smart City" in an international comparison by the world's largest engineering association for electrical engineering and...
Urban digital twins: New DIN standard published
After more than two years of intensive collaboration with over 40 experts from municipalities, associations, politics, science and business, the team of the "Connected Urban Twins" (CUT) cooperation project has published the new DIN SPEC 91607 "Digital Twins for...
Building a fast and smart digital Germany – aconium at Connected Germany 2024: Day 2
On the second and final day of Connected Germany 2023, the trade fair once again inspired visitors with exciting presentations, panel discussions and a lively exchange between industry experts and decision-makers. After the opening by Jan Simons, Head of Local and...
Building a Fast and Smart Digital Germany – aconium at Connected Germany 2024: Day 1
How can broadband expansion be accelerated? What political framework conditions need to be created to make cities smart? How can rural areas become more connected? Connected Germany, which focuses on digitalization and networking in Germany, is dedicated to all these...
Lower Saxony: Real-World Laboratory for AI Applications Launched
The aim of the project is to support and accompany SMEs in the implementation of AI projects CRAI (Center of Research and development of trustworthy AI applications for mid-sized companies). Based at the German Center for Artificial Intelligence (Deutsches Zentrum für...
Smart Hanseatic League Grows: Six Cities United for Digital Transformation and Collaboration
The "Smarte Hanse" network is growing steadily. A year ago, the cities of Rostock, Stralsund, Wismar and the Hanseatic city of Lübeck signed a declaration of intent for cross-city cooperation on the digital transformation to a smart city. In October, the cities of...