| 04.06.13 |
UTFORSK is a new Norwegian instrument for strengthening the linkage between higher education and research in international collaboration, and to increase cooperation between Norway and Brazil, China, India, Japan, Russia and South Africa.
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| 05.02.13 |
Have you ever lost your way in a large office building or on a university campus? Normal GPS systems are of little assistance in these cases. A new smartphone app shows you the internal layout of a building and helps you to find your way.
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| 28.01.13 |
Self-configuring data networks may provide crucial help to emergency and rescue operations in hard-to-access areas. Norwegian researchers are developing software that makes it easier to transmit vital video streams over such networks.
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| 17.12.12 |
Snow is the be-all and end-all for alpine ski resorts. Now a tiny sensor has been developed to determine how much cold gold there is on the slopes and how much more should be produced. The sensor is based on Norwegian radar technology and is no larger than a match head.
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| 13.12.12 |
One of the world’s largest specialist groups within the field of big-data analytics is being assembled in Norway. The centre for Information Access Disruptions (iAD), with its head office in Tromsø, is at the core of this activity.
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| 03.09.12 |
The VERDIKT programme launches a call for proposals on green ICT and smart ICT solutions for health, care and welfare services. Deadline is November 28.
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| 21.08.12 |
New technology that allows computers to recognise any language without pre-learning stands to revolutionise automatic speech recognition.
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| 01.08.12 |
Short delays on the Internet can have serious consequences for share-traders or players of online computer games. Norwegian ICT researchers intend to do something about it.
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| 02.04.12 |
Cloud services currently on the market do not provide sufficient security. According to one Norwegian research scientist, users are better off forming cloud computing ties among their circle of friends, family, town or municipality.
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| 30.03.12 |
The 5th VERDIKT Conference takes place at Oslo Airport Gardermoen in April.
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| 27.03.12 |
Despite relatively small investments in ICT research, Norway has many research groups at the international forefront. However, the research focus in several strategically important areas is inadequate. One example is ICT security.
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| 01.03.12 |
Patients admitted to hospitals in the future may find themselves equipped with a small ultrasound transmitter. With the help of their mobile phones, health care personnel will be able to keep track of where their patients are as well as any delays in their scheduled treatment.
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| 15.02.12 |
It is very difficult to get a PC to recognise the voice of a child. Equally problematic is using a computer to synthesise speech in a child’s voice. Norwegian researchers have found simple, effective solutions to both challenges.
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| 14.02.12 |
Increasingly, companies are using video conferencing as a communications tool that saves time and money. The reduced need for travel is also beneficial to the environment. Norwegian researchers have made an important breakthrough in efforts towards achieving optimal video conference acoustics.
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| 18.01.12 |
Norwegian researchers have borrowed a page from game developers to devise simulation technology that can save lives in many parts of the world by helping to reduce the damage from catastrophic floods.
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| 06.01.12 |
A simple video is now available which explains the Research Council of Norway’s grant application system and how applications are processed.
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| 25.11.11 |
Cameras ingested in the form of a pill make it possible to examine areas of the stomach and intestines that cannot be reached using traditional equipment. Norwegian researchers are busy developing the next-generation camera pill.
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| 18.08.11 |
Norwegian Web TV solutions are the most advanced in the world and Norwegians display a high level of user competence in the field. A large-scale international research project is now studying ways to use information about user behaviour to improve the quality of the technical solutions available.
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| 20.06.11 |
Norwegian researchers will explore how a cross between intelligent furniture and toys can encourage children with disabilities to become more active.
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| 17.06.11 |
Increasingly, the things people use on a daily basis can be connected to the Internet. Norwegian researchers are working to ensure that the Internet of Things operates as efficiently as possible.
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| 07.06.11 |
In the communications technology of the future, radio waves could once again feature prominently. The challenge will be to provide reliable, high-capacity connections over long distances.
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| 31.05.11 |
Averting chaos in Europe’s skies will require replacing systems that are up to 50 years old. Norwegian research is behind new air traffic communication technology developed to meet the challenges ahead.
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| 08.05.11 |
Welcome to the final conference for the Swedish-Finnish-Norwegian research programme NORDITE (2005–2011).
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| 06.05.11 |
The next VERDIKT Conference takes place during spring 2012, and not during October 2011 as previously announced.
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| 06.05.11 |
Tiny radar transceivers that are extremely fast, highly precise, and run on very low power are making the Norwegian company Novelda stand out on the global market.
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| 12.04.11 |
Small-town company became world-class technology developer and outcompeted the USA thanks to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration who took a chance on local talent.
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| 17.08.10 |
The 4th annual VERDIKT Conference takes place in Oslo 1.- 2 November.
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| 26.05.10 |
EU-Kommisjonens Future Internet PPP (FI-PPP) er et betydelig satsningsområde i det nye ICT-arbeidsprogrammet for 2011-2012. Totalt 300 millioner Euro av ICT-budsjettet er allokert til dette initiativet. Den danske Forsknings- og Innovationsstyrelsen og Norges forskningsråd inviterer derfor til et fellesarrangement i København, 15.-16. juni.
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| 25.09.09 |
This autumn the VERDIKT programme is focusing on the Internet of the future in its largest funding announcement to date. Priority will be given to projects within the thematic areas of Social networks, the Internet of Things and Mobile Internet.
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| 21.09.09 |
The Internet has rapidly become our most important and widespread communications channel. But not all types of applications can use the net as a platform. The net needs an overhaul in order to be a platform for future video applications.
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