About: Roberto Viola
Altmaier’s cloud initiative and the pursuit of European digital sovereignty
In October, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier is set to reveal more detailed plans for the establishment of a landmark European Cloud initiative known as 'Gaia-X.'
Europe must ‘prioritise investments’ in cloud, EU digital chief says
Europe's global standing in the cloud infrastructure market has long come under scrutiny for a lack of investment and presence compared with global players. EURACTIV has caught up with DG Connect's Roberto Viola to analyse the importance of the EU's data economy and examine how Europe can achieve a greater level of independence in its cloud services.
New EU digital Commissioner adds cabinet members
Less than one month after taking office, the newest EU Commissioner, Mariya Gabriel, has filled several spots in her cabinet.
Commission’s digital health strategy will help EU patients
A new European Commission task force aimed at further developing the digital strategy in health will significantly help Europe’s healthcare systems and thus their patients, writes Denis Horgan.
EU telecom sector on track for 5G switch to win the global race
Development of the next mobile broadband generation (5G) is progressing better than expected and the first devices could be available by the end of this decade. But more investment is sorely needed.
Major reshuffle planned at Commission’s DG Connect
The European Commission will reshuffle its digital policy department DG Connect this summer, according to a leaked plan obtained by EURACTIV.com. VideoPromoted content
Technology and Media: Shaping the Future of Audience Engagement – Future Media Lab’s 2016 Annual Conference
The sixth Future Media Lab. conference took place on 26 January 2016 in Brussels.