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Proiecte
Corporate Shop Solutions
11 Februarie 2003
Merconic validates the market potential of on-line shop solutions for specific customer target groups.
Entering and growing the e-business age require innovative solutions to dynamically measure, validate and drive market potential and operation for e-commerce and e-shopping. There is therefore a critical importance of the Internet-based marketplaces and their validation for the marketing strategy and operation which impacts the enterprises, across all the sizes and industry sectors.
The proposed project addresses the need of market validation of Corporate Shop Solutions (CSS). As real e-Business case study, the recent Vodafone D2 absorption by Vodafone Group posed an identification problem among the employees. New e-relationships solutions have been studied by installing a CSS. Direct benefits have been achieved including image advantages for the top management and the union accompanied by an improved leadership acceptance. Rapid employees’ empathy and better co-operation with SMEs partners were also measured.
The CSS project is essentially the European market validation of Corporate Shop Solutions.
Merconic is measuring the market potential and distribution of Internet, e-commerce and e-shops within Europe looking for developments. The project undertakes market studies in ten European countries where the CSS could potentially be implemented. First results of the research have indicated that the ten European countries still have large differences in Internet and e-commerce usage. Socio-economic variables such as age, gender, educational, income and where people live seem to strongly influence e-users and e-shoppers behaviour.
The project evaluates the basic legal and tax conditions for market entry and partnership arrangements and to identify country specific marketing strategies. This research summarises main aspects of local legal requirements, principal forms of business, income tax, VAT, taxable income and other general useful information in each of these jurisdictions. These should enable the project to evaluate the prospects for entering these geographic markets.
The Business Plan developed by CSS will help identifying strategic partners and secure financing for the roll out. The approach includes the business idea and company mission, while the evaluation will be based on the implementation of the pilot projects. These last will show if and how CSS can be implemented in the various European countries. Features, products and services offered will be defined with the client.
The proposed project addresses the need of market validation of Corporate Shop Solutions (CSS). As real e-Business case study, the recent Vodafone D2 absorption by Vodafone Group posed an identification problem among the employees. New e-relationships solutions have been studied by installing a CSS. Direct benefits have been achieved including image advantages for the top management and the union accompanied by an improved leadership acceptance. Rapid employees’ empathy and better co-operation with SMEs partners were also measured.
The CSS project is essentially the European market validation of Corporate Shop Solutions.
Merconic is measuring the market potential and distribution of Internet, e-commerce and e-shops within Europe looking for developments. The project undertakes market studies in ten European countries where the CSS could potentially be implemented. First results of the research have indicated that the ten European countries still have large differences in Internet and e-commerce usage. Socio-economic variables such as age, gender, educational, income and where people live seem to strongly influence e-users and e-shoppers behaviour.
The project evaluates the basic legal and tax conditions for market entry and partnership arrangements and to identify country specific marketing strategies. This research summarises main aspects of local legal requirements, principal forms of business, income tax, VAT, taxable income and other general useful information in each of these jurisdictions. These should enable the project to evaluate the prospects for entering these geographic markets.
The Business Plan developed by CSS will help identifying strategic partners and secure financing for the roll out. The approach includes the business idea and company mission, while the evaluation will be based on the implementation of the pilot projects. These last will show if and how CSS can be implemented in the various European countries. Features, products and services offered will be defined with the client.
Proiecte
Cultural Location Based Information Services
11 Februarie 2003
The M-GUIDE project aims to develop and deploy an integrated system for the provision of Location Based Information Services for cultural cities in two EU countries.
It builds upon and extends public sector information (PSI).
The main core of information content that will be deployed in the marketable project results will consist of tourist information on specific monuments and sights in downtown areas, neighbourhood information and public service hot spots (tourist information kiosks, exhibition centres, theatres, etc.). Information services will be provided using GSM+/2.5 G existing mobile technology.
The co-operation of telecom operators and public sector bodies as content providers and of IT companies from three EU member states with existing and proven experience in managing large-scale projects assures the successful implementation of the services proposed.
The main core of information content that will be deployed in the marketable project results will consist of tourist information on specific monuments and sights in downtown areas, neighbourhood information and public service hot spots (tourist information kiosks, exhibition centres, theatres, etc.). Information services will be provided using GSM+/2.5 G existing mobile technology.
The co-operation of telecom operators and public sector bodies as content providers and of IT companies from three EU member states with existing and proven experience in managing large-scale projects assures the successful implementation of the services proposed.
Proiecte
Essential Sign Language Information on Government Networks
10 Februarie 2003
eSIGN will take virtual human signers on to three European eGovernment portals that already exist or are under development.
Thus, deaf people will obtain access to public and government information and services in the language they understand best. eSIGN offers a unique way of delivering publicly and politically relevant information to a special group of citizens.
It is a contribution to a barrier-free information society. eSIGN will address three European sign languages and will provide tools to enable the signing of others. Frequently updated but highly structured information will be translated automatically into sign language. Information needing less frequent updates will be dealt with in a semi-automatic process.
eSIGN will demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of this approach to making eGovernment portals conform with new European disability acts in relation to deaf users.
It is a contribution to a barrier-free information society. eSIGN will address three European sign languages and will provide tools to enable the signing of others. Frequently updated but highly structured information will be translated automatically into sign language. Information needing less frequent updates will be dealt with in a semi-automatic process.
eSIGN will demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of this approach to making eGovernment portals conform with new European disability acts in relation to deaf users.
Articole
LinEx, el software libre de Extremadura<br><em><font color="#888888"></font></em>
18 Iunie 2004
Con el proceso de liberalización del mercado de las telecomunicaciones en Europa, Extremadura pasaba a encontrarse en una situación de riesgo al resultar muy poco rentable llevar infraestructuras de banda ancha a las localidades pequeñas, en las que habita la mayoría de la población extremeña.
El proyecto de Extremadura, se planteó con dos objetivos básicos:
1. Asegurar la accesibilidad de todos los ciudadanos a las infraestructuras y servicios de la Sociedad de la Información.
2. Promover una alfabetización tecnológica del conjunto de la población, con independencia de su lugar de residencia.
Ambos aspectos han recaído en las espaldas del gobierno regional, que con el apoyo de los fondos europeos, ha puesto en marcha una serie de medidas, entre las que destaca por su valor estratégico la distribución de software libre, LinEx.
El elemento vertebrador del proyecto ha sido la contratación de la red corporativa de la Junta de Extremadura (2 Megas/s mínimo en más de 1400 puntos) que denominamos Intranet Regional, que es la primera de estas características en el territorio europeo, puesto que incluye a todas las dependencias del gobierno regional, en el total del territorio de la región (colegios, institutos, consultorios sanitarios, oficinas de atención administrativa, hospitales, oficinas de empleo, etc.)
Al asegurar que a todos los centros escolares de Extremadura llegue la banda ancha, hemos asegurado que a todas las localidades de Extremadura (incluso las más pequeñas tienen colegio) llegan unas infraestructuras que habrían tardado mucho en llegar por el solo impulso del mercado.
El proceso de alfabetización tecnológica no sólo está consistiendo en ofrecer formación a todos los sectores de población (mayores, jóvenes, mujeres, profesionales, estudiantes, etc.) sino que estamos preocupados porque las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación estén realmente al alcance de todos los ciudadanos.
Distribución de software libre
Disponer de un software libre, que hemos diseñado para su uso en el entorno educativo, pero que ponemos a disposición de todos los ciudadanos para su uso particular o empresarial, es una pieza clave de esa alfabetización tecnológica, que no pretende otra cosa que asegurar el acceso universal del conjunto de los ciudadanos, sin discriminación por razón alguna.
LinEx se ha distribuido por dos sistemas complementarios: copias en soporte CD y descarga del programa a través del portal LinEx.org -o de los varios mirrors existentes-. En los dos diarios de ámbito regional, HOY y EXTREMADURA, se incluyó con cada ejemplar de los días 9 y 16 de junio de 2002, respectivamente, un CD gratuito con el sistema GNU/LinEx. Este mismo procedimiento se empleó en el número del mes de septiembre de la revista CAUDAL DE EXTREMADURA. En junio de 2002 la publicación especializada TODOLINUX, y en diciembre de 2002 MUNDOLINUX, ambas de distribución nacional, promovieron la difusión de GNU/LinEx ofreciendo un cd con cada revista. Un hito importante en el proceso de distribución de GNU/LinEx llevado a cabo por la Junta de Extremadura ha sido su participación en la Feria Internacional de la Informática, Multimedia y Comunicaciones (SIMO) celebrada en Madrid entre los días 5 y 10 de noviembre de 2002, cuya presencia despertó un gran interés entre los visitantes a dicha feria y a través de cuyo estand se distribuyeron más de 12.000 copias de LinEx. Como resultado de toda esta actividad, se han distribuido hasta la fecha más de 225.000 copias del sistema operativo LinEx, de las cuales 125.000 se han distribuido en CD y más de 100.000 en copias descargadas por Internet
Aplicaciones de todo tipo
LinEx está formado por aplicaciones que permiten una utilización completa del ordenador para un usuario final. Mediante una sencilla instalación, el usuario de LinEx dispone de procesador de texto, hoja de cálculo, editor de imágenes, generador de páginas web, programas para elaborar presentaciones, para reproducir música en múltiples formatos, vídeo de alta calidad, un programa para crear diagramas, un gestor "financiero" doméstico, navegador de Internet, correo electrónico, calculadora etc., todo ello soportado en un sólido sistema operativo y asequible mediante un entorno de ventanas de muy sencillo manejo.
La distribución LinEx permitirá una importante reducción de costes en diferentes ámbitos de actuación:
La educación: la Junta de Extremadura ha dotado a todos los centros educativos de la región, por pequeños que sean, con una red de banda ancha (se garantizan 2 Mb), y se plantea conseguir una ratio de dos alumnos por ordenador, adaptando, incluso, la arquitectura de los centros de nueva construcción para una mejor integración del equipamiento informático. El software que se instalará en los centros será LinEx, por ser una solución fiable, adaptable y claramente ventajosa económicamente hablando. El ahorro estimado en licencias de sistemas propietario se sitúa en los 30 millones de euros.
La empresa: la Junta de Extremadura pone a disposición de las empresas esta distribución para fomentar la idea de que existen alternativas válidas a los sistemas propietarios, promoviendo que el ahorro en el pago de licencias, revierta en contrataciones de servicios informáticos locales, para que las pequeñas empresas de Extremadura que desarrollan software (que no pueden ser competitivas cuando trabajan con código propietario) puedan prestar servicios haciendo uso del software libre, creando empleo en Extremadura para los jóvenes informáticos. Cada distribución LinEx está estimada en un valor de 800 euros, si se tratase de software propietario.
El ciudadano: La Junta de Extremadura tiene como objetivo prioritario acercar este tipo de software al usuario final, que no tiene conocimientos informáticos, pero utiliza el ordenador en su día a día. Por ello la instalación del sistema se ha simplificado al máximo: se han suprimido preguntas sobre periféricos. La Junta de Extremadura pretende que LinEx sea un modo de acercarse a la informática sin demasiados "traumas" para el usuario novel. Esa es la característica que, por encima de todo, define a LinEx.
Sé legal, copia LinEx
Para respaldar esto, se ha creado el portal LinEx.org desde el que se podrá actualizar el sistema automáticamente, sin coste alguno para nadie, y con un servicio técnico consistente en una dirección de correo desde la cual, en 24 horas, se responderá a aquellos problemas técnicos que se nos planteen, sin coste alguno para el ciudadano.
Como elemento de difusión del software libre se van a desarrollar una serie de cursos en diferentes ámbitos, a partir de los diferentes proyectos de la Consejería de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología de la Junta de Extremadura, y se ha realizado una campaña bajo el eslogan "Sé legal, copia LinEx" con la que se pretende concienciar a las personas, de que existen formas legales de dotarse de software, que la Junta de Extremadura pone fácilmente a su alcance.Para más información, pueden dirigirse a la Junta de Extremadura o al portal LinEx.org
El proyecto de Extremadura, se planteó con dos objetivos básicos:
1. Asegurar la accesibilidad de todos los ciudadanos a las infraestructuras y servicios de la Sociedad de la Información.
2. Promover una alfabetización tecnológica del conjunto de la población, con independencia de su lugar de residencia.
Ambos aspectos han recaído en las espaldas del gobierno regional, que con el apoyo de los fondos europeos, ha puesto en marcha una serie de medidas, entre las que destaca por su valor estratégico la distribución de software libre, LinEx.
El elemento vertebrador del proyecto ha sido la contratación de la red corporativa de la Junta de Extremadura (2 Megas/s mínimo en más de 1400 puntos) que denominamos Intranet Regional, que es la primera de estas características en el territorio europeo, puesto que incluye a todas las dependencias del gobierno regional, en el total del territorio de la región (colegios, institutos, consultorios sanitarios, oficinas de atención administrativa, hospitales, oficinas de empleo, etc.)
Al asegurar que a todos los centros escolares de Extremadura llegue la banda ancha, hemos asegurado que a todas las localidades de Extremadura (incluso las más pequeñas tienen colegio) llegan unas infraestructuras que habrían tardado mucho en llegar por el solo impulso del mercado.
El proceso de alfabetización tecnológica no sólo está consistiendo en ofrecer formación a todos los sectores de población (mayores, jóvenes, mujeres, profesionales, estudiantes, etc.) sino que estamos preocupados porque las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación estén realmente al alcance de todos los ciudadanos.
Distribución de software libre
Disponer de un software libre, que hemos diseñado para su uso en el entorno educativo, pero que ponemos a disposición de todos los ciudadanos para su uso particular o empresarial, es una pieza clave de esa alfabetización tecnológica, que no pretende otra cosa que asegurar el acceso universal del conjunto de los ciudadanos, sin discriminación por razón alguna.
LinEx se ha distribuido por dos sistemas complementarios: copias en soporte CD y descarga del programa a través del portal LinEx.org -o de los varios mirrors existentes-. En los dos diarios de ámbito regional, HOY y EXTREMADURA, se incluyó con cada ejemplar de los días 9 y 16 de junio de 2002, respectivamente, un CD gratuito con el sistema GNU/LinEx. Este mismo procedimiento se empleó en el número del mes de septiembre de la revista CAUDAL DE EXTREMADURA. En junio de 2002 la publicación especializada TODOLINUX, y en diciembre de 2002 MUNDOLINUX, ambas de distribución nacional, promovieron la difusión de GNU/LinEx ofreciendo un cd con cada revista. Un hito importante en el proceso de distribución de GNU/LinEx llevado a cabo por la Junta de Extremadura ha sido su participación en la Feria Internacional de la Informática, Multimedia y Comunicaciones (SIMO) celebrada en Madrid entre los días 5 y 10 de noviembre de 2002, cuya presencia despertó un gran interés entre los visitantes a dicha feria y a través de cuyo estand se distribuyeron más de 12.000 copias de LinEx. Como resultado de toda esta actividad, se han distribuido hasta la fecha más de 225.000 copias del sistema operativo LinEx, de las cuales 125.000 se han distribuido en CD y más de 100.000 en copias descargadas por Internet
Aplicaciones de todo tipo
LinEx está formado por aplicaciones que permiten una utilización completa del ordenador para un usuario final. Mediante una sencilla instalación, el usuario de LinEx dispone de procesador de texto, hoja de cálculo, editor de imágenes, generador de páginas web, programas para elaborar presentaciones, para reproducir música en múltiples formatos, vídeo de alta calidad, un programa para crear diagramas, un gestor "financiero" doméstico, navegador de Internet, correo electrónico, calculadora etc., todo ello soportado en un sólido sistema operativo y asequible mediante un entorno de ventanas de muy sencillo manejo.
La distribución LinEx permitirá una importante reducción de costes en diferentes ámbitos de actuación:
La educación: la Junta de Extremadura ha dotado a todos los centros educativos de la región, por pequeños que sean, con una red de banda ancha (se garantizan 2 Mb), y se plantea conseguir una ratio de dos alumnos por ordenador, adaptando, incluso, la arquitectura de los centros de nueva construcción para una mejor integración del equipamiento informático. El software que se instalará en los centros será LinEx, por ser una solución fiable, adaptable y claramente ventajosa económicamente hablando. El ahorro estimado en licencias de sistemas propietario se sitúa en los 30 millones de euros.
La empresa: la Junta de Extremadura pone a disposición de las empresas esta distribución para fomentar la idea de que existen alternativas válidas a los sistemas propietarios, promoviendo que el ahorro en el pago de licencias, revierta en contrataciones de servicios informáticos locales, para que las pequeñas empresas de Extremadura que desarrollan software (que no pueden ser competitivas cuando trabajan con código propietario) puedan prestar servicios haciendo uso del software libre, creando empleo en Extremadura para los jóvenes informáticos. Cada distribución LinEx está estimada en un valor de 800 euros, si se tratase de software propietario.
El ciudadano: La Junta de Extremadura tiene como objetivo prioritario acercar este tipo de software al usuario final, que no tiene conocimientos informáticos, pero utiliza el ordenador en su día a día. Por ello la instalación del sistema se ha simplificado al máximo: se han suprimido preguntas sobre periféricos. La Junta de Extremadura pretende que LinEx sea un modo de acercarse a la informática sin demasiados "traumas" para el usuario novel. Esa es la característica que, por encima de todo, define a LinEx.
Sé legal, copia LinEx
Para respaldar esto, se ha creado el portal LinEx.org desde el que se podrá actualizar el sistema automáticamente, sin coste alguno para nadie, y con un servicio técnico consistente en una dirección de correo desde la cual, en 24 horas, se responderá a aquellos problemas técnicos que se nos planteen, sin coste alguno para el ciudadano.
Como elemento de difusión del software libre se van a desarrollar una serie de cursos en diferentes ámbitos, a partir de los diferentes proyectos de la Consejería de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología de la Junta de Extremadura, y se ha realizado una campaña bajo el eslogan "Sé legal, copia LinEx" con la que se pretende concienciar a las personas, de que existen formas legales de dotarse de software, que la Junta de Extremadura pone fácilmente a su alcance.Para más información, pueden dirigirse a la Junta de Extremadura o al portal LinEx.org
Proiecte
Multimedia Streaming of Interactive Content Across Mobile Networks
10 Februarie 2003
The MUSICAL project aims to customise an existing music application in order to make it accessible via mobile networks.
MUSICAL aims to enhance this music application with value-added components (requiring minor additions in terms of development) so as to fully exploit the capabilities of 2.5 and Z0 networks (personalisation, ubiquity, high bandwith, etc.) and create a killer application.
MUSICAL will enable consumers (business or leisure) to compose their Personal Radio Station Programme (PRSP) or Personal Video-Clips Programme (PVCP) and receive targeted multimedia content as well as personalised information (e.g. awareness of special events that match their music interests) through intelligent mobile devices (palmtops, PDAs, mobile phones, etc.).
MUSICAL focuses on the delivery of informative but mainly multimedia entertaining content (songs, video clips, music news). Specific objectives include:
·Transfer an existing media platform to mobile environment (through customisation, adaptation and improvement actions) to test the network capabilities and the portability of the application in the m-world.
· Enhance the services offered by media providers through traditional channels (radio, TV) by offering value-added services for mobile consumers.
· Bring together and exploit synergies among the main actors involved in implementation and commercialisation of mobile network services and technologies and digital content providers.
· Implement and test a mobile music technology infrastructure in a pan-European level.
· Design the business model and the technology framework of a killer application.
MUSICAL will enable consumers (business or leisure) to compose their Personal Radio Station Programme (PRSP) or Personal Video-Clips Programme (PVCP) and receive targeted multimedia content as well as personalised information (e.g. awareness of special events that match their music interests) through intelligent mobile devices (palmtops, PDAs, mobile phones, etc.).
MUSICAL focuses on the delivery of informative but mainly multimedia entertaining content (songs, video clips, music news). Specific objectives include:
·Transfer an existing media platform to mobile environment (through customisation, adaptation and improvement actions) to test the network capabilities and the portability of the application in the m-world.
· Enhance the services offered by media providers through traditional channels (radio, TV) by offering value-added services for mobile consumers.
· Bring together and exploit synergies among the main actors involved in implementation and commercialisation of mobile network services and technologies and digital content providers.
· Implement and test a mobile music technology infrastructure in a pan-European level.
· Design the business model and the technology framework of a killer application.
Articole
Viviane Reding Presents the Future eLearning Programme (2004-2006)
11 Februarie 2003
During the launching of the elearningeuropa.info portal at the Learntec 2003 conference in Karlsruhe, the European Commissioner for Education and Culture, Viviane Reding, gave an overall view on what the future eLearning programme 2004-2006 is intended to be.
As Viviane Reding pointed out, the objectives of the programme are to promote and facilitate the effective use of ICT in European education and training systems. To achieve those goals, four main priority areas are proposed:
1. The fight against the Digital Divide
Action under this priority will cover both conceptual and practical issues:
Digital literacy and the different ways that ICT may be used to acquire the essential skills and competencies needed to take an active role in the knowledge society.
Identification of "flagship" projects in Member States which are using e-learning successfully to help fight the digital divide.
Support of European networks, associations, public authorities, public-private partnerships, or any other form of cooperation, in their efforts to disseminate good practice in this area.
2. The deployment of European virtual campuses
The eLearning Programme will encourage the development of new organisational models for European virtual universities (virtual campus) and for European exchange and sharing schemes (virtual mobility), building on existing European cooperation frameworks (such as the Erasmus programme, and the Bologna & Bruges processes).
3. The development of schools e-twinning
The eLearning Programme will strengthen and develop the cooperation between schools, via an European - wide Internet-based school - twinning scheme which should make it possible for all European schools to build pedagogical partnerships with a school elsewhere in Europe. This will foster language learning and intercultural dialogue.
4. The promotion and monitoring of the implementation of the eLearning Action Plan
The European Commission will support activities which help to lever the results emerging from e-learning projects in Member States. The sharing of experience and the dissemination of good practice across Europe will be supported.
Finally, the Programme will improve the development of forecasting and analysis tools so that we may have a better understanding of the development and use of e-learning across Europe.
As Viviane Reding pointed out, the objectives of the programme are to promote and facilitate the effective use of ICT in European education and training systems. To achieve those goals, four main priority areas are proposed:
1. The fight against the Digital Divide
Action under this priority will cover both conceptual and practical issues:
Digital literacy and the different ways that ICT may be used to acquire the essential skills and competencies needed to take an active role in the knowledge society.
Identification of "flagship" projects in Member States which are using e-learning successfully to help fight the digital divide.
Support of European networks, associations, public authorities, public-private partnerships, or any other form of cooperation, in their efforts to disseminate good practice in this area.
2. The deployment of European virtual campuses
The eLearning Programme will encourage the development of new organisational models for European virtual universities (virtual campus) and for European exchange and sharing schemes (virtual mobility), building on existing European cooperation frameworks (such as the Erasmus programme, and the Bologna & Bruges processes).
3. The development of schools e-twinning
The eLearning Programme will strengthen and develop the cooperation between schools, via an European - wide Internet-based school - twinning scheme which should make it possible for all European schools to build pedagogical partnerships with a school elsewhere in Europe. This will foster language learning and intercultural dialogue.
4. The promotion and monitoring of the implementation of the eLearning Action Plan
The European Commission will support activities which help to lever the results emerging from e-learning projects in Member States. The sharing of experience and the dissemination of good practice across Europe will be supported.
Finally, the Programme will improve the development of forecasting and analysis tools so that we may have a better understanding of the development and use of e-learning across Europe.
Proiecte
European DOI Registration Agency
06 Februarie 2003
It aims at creating a multilingual, multi-application European DOl Registration Agency (RA) providing services for authors, publishers, distributors and users of digital content.
content. The Digital Object Identifier is the new standard, interoperable, actionable, persistent, and multi-resolution identifier for any digital content.
Existing DOI-RAs operate at global level for some market segments essentially based on textual content, prevalently written in English, and dominated by large conglomerates.
EDRA aims at setting up an RA suitable for the requirements of SMEs publishing content in different languages. Starting from preliminary studies on the market situation, the project will implement the system and trial it in an open environment involving a significant number of early adopters.
A commercial release of the system will be available at the end of the project. Broad dissemination and promotion activities will accompany the technical work throughout the project lifetime.
Existing DOI-RAs operate at global level for some market segments essentially based on textual content, prevalently written in English, and dominated by large conglomerates.
EDRA aims at setting up an RA suitable for the requirements of SMEs publishing content in different languages. Starting from preliminary studies on the market situation, the project will implement the system and trial it in an open environment involving a significant number of early adopters.
A commercial release of the system will be available at the end of the project. Broad dissemination and promotion activities will accompany the technical work throughout the project lifetime.
Proiecte
Cultural Heritage Access through Networked ServiCes for Edutainment Market
06 Februarie 2003
The overall project addressed in CHANCE aims at establishing a European-wide service for on-line access to cultural data repositories.
The proposed service intends to offer a uniform content base to multimedia applications and tools to be used primarily in the educational, edutainment and tourist market segments, although all potential users of digital cultural contents, such as publishers and professionals, will benefit from this service.
The service is foreseen to be delivered by the joint participation of European Public Authorities, who are entrusted with the management of Cultural Heritage, and private institutions, who will ensure the commercial exploitation of the service.
The innovative service provides the CHANCE primary target users (education, edutainment and tourism market segments) with special tools to customise the information. The innovation relies also on the tools for dynamically establishing consensus, among the network of cultural experts, on the content normalisation and validation rules (Cataloguing Directive Management).
The activity planned in the project covers the Business Plan and Market Validation Phase. CHANCE will identify and validate an exploitation strategy based on a number of business models, which will take into consideration the legal requirements of different countries, and which will consider the cooperation between Public Authorities and private companies.
This basic consideration motivates the mixed composition of the project consortium having the objective to provide the input to the initial deployment phase. The CHANCE technological scaffold is based on the results of the COSMOS project, an important Italian project launched in the sector of organising cultural information, which has terminated the Research and Technology Development phase.
The solutions identified so far are very promising, as they allow an easy access and customisation of cultural data and a pragmatic approach to the normalisation of cultural contents. The CHANCE consortium involves strong, complementary expertise in content management, technology provision and business planning.
The service is foreseen to be delivered by the joint participation of European Public Authorities, who are entrusted with the management of Cultural Heritage, and private institutions, who will ensure the commercial exploitation of the service.
The innovative service provides the CHANCE primary target users (education, edutainment and tourism market segments) with special tools to customise the information. The innovation relies also on the tools for dynamically establishing consensus, among the network of cultural experts, on the content normalisation and validation rules (Cataloguing Directive Management).
The activity planned in the project covers the Business Plan and Market Validation Phase. CHANCE will identify and validate an exploitation strategy based on a number of business models, which will take into consideration the legal requirements of different countries, and which will consider the cooperation between Public Authorities and private companies.
This basic consideration motivates the mixed composition of the project consortium having the objective to provide the input to the initial deployment phase. The CHANCE technological scaffold is based on the results of the COSMOS project, an important Italian project launched in the sector of organising cultural information, which has terminated the Research and Technology Development phase.
The solutions identified so far are very promising, as they allow an easy access and customisation of cultural data and a pragmatic approach to the normalisation of cultural contents. The CHANCE consortium involves strong, complementary expertise in content management, technology provision and business planning.
Proiecte
Advanced Software for Teaching and Evaluation of Processes
05 Februarie 2003
Development of Multimedia course modules designed for the semiconductors production, microsystem manufacturing, hi-level design and test activities.
The project addresses the development of a multimedia framework embedded within a European telematics network for the delivery, support and assessment of trainees for process-based hi-technology companies.
As a demonstration of the capability of such a ASTEP framework, a set of course modules will be designed for the semiconductor fabrication, microsystem manufacturing, high-level-design and test activities which are sustainable for people of different educational ability and different language. If implemented, the creation of such a network will allow for the setting in place of a highly skilled workforce which would be a major attraction for future inward investment of high added-value multinational companies.
Large industries and SMEs in the microelectronics fabrication sector with requirements to train new employees and to retrain /update present personnel.
Colleges and universities educating graduates, post-graduates, process engineers and technicians or operators.
Based on existing and well-proven technologies, the network is formed from corporate and academic intranets capabilities. The ISDN telecommunication links are used for videoconferencing, delivery of symposia by subject experts. The developments also offer a tool for the diagnosis or evaluation of the manufacturing process in real-life situations, thereby reinforcing the importance and consolidation of the learned material.
The accreditation of qualification, based on these ASTEP courses, will be investigated at national and European levels. The experience gained by investigating the set up of diploma equivalents Europe-wide in these areas will be explored for other technological activities.
Conventional course material is intended to be adapted to multimedia format thereby demonstrating the benefits of enhancing the learning process by this means. The effects of this means of learning will be assessed as a part of the investigation into the economic and technological feasibility of the network. Starting from a stand-alone kernel of knowledge, the self-paced learning material is to be designed on the lines of a "ripple-style" model which allows layers of information to be fetched through the delivery network. The expected benefits include:
· Flexible training leading to employment in hi-tech industries;
· Acquisition of qualifications with wide recognition;
· Self-paced and effective delivery of distance teaching at workplace or home;
· Ability to retrain on-the-job.
As a demonstration of the capability of such a ASTEP framework, a set of course modules will be designed for the semiconductor fabrication, microsystem manufacturing, high-level-design and test activities which are sustainable for people of different educational ability and different language. If implemented, the creation of such a network will allow for the setting in place of a highly skilled workforce which would be a major attraction for future inward investment of high added-value multinational companies.
Large industries and SMEs in the microelectronics fabrication sector with requirements to train new employees and to retrain /update present personnel.
Colleges and universities educating graduates, post-graduates, process engineers and technicians or operators.
Based on existing and well-proven technologies, the network is formed from corporate and academic intranets capabilities. The ISDN telecommunication links are used for videoconferencing, delivery of symposia by subject experts. The developments also offer a tool for the diagnosis or evaluation of the manufacturing process in real-life situations, thereby reinforcing the importance and consolidation of the learned material.
The accreditation of qualification, based on these ASTEP courses, will be investigated at national and European levels. The experience gained by investigating the set up of diploma equivalents Europe-wide in these areas will be explored for other technological activities.
Conventional course material is intended to be adapted to multimedia format thereby demonstrating the benefits of enhancing the learning process by this means. The effects of this means of learning will be assessed as a part of the investigation into the economic and technological feasibility of the network. Starting from a stand-alone kernel of knowledge, the self-paced learning material is to be designed on the lines of a "ripple-style" model which allows layers of information to be fetched through the delivery network. The expected benefits include:
· Flexible training leading to employment in hi-tech industries;
· Acquisition of qualifications with wide recognition;
· Self-paced and effective delivery of distance teaching at workplace or home;
· Ability to retrain on-the-job.
Proiecte
Production Organised Research Tool for Audio-visual Libraries
04 Februarie 2003
The initiative aims to combine existing web sites with online viewing sequences under the same portal. Professional users will find European and world-wide content.
PORTAL will offer multi-thematic access to content via the Web, for audio-visual content users. Five languages will be available. Online screening using MPEG 4 format and MPEG Broadcast delivery of content, even by satellite, will complete the service, E-commerce for direct delivery will provide a full service.
This service will provide a real online link between content owners and production structures, editors, and generally all content users. PORTAL will address the problem of language, timetable, human subjectivity, IPR management, price of content, security of payment, delay of vision, immediate access.
PORTAL will use both standard Internet and High speed Internet.
Belgavox and Saint Thomas are rights owners and both have web sites with a database and search tool.
Inna has more than 30 members worldwide who own all the rights and want to join the project.
This service will provide a real online link between content owners and production structures, editors, and generally all content users. PORTAL will address the problem of language, timetable, human subjectivity, IPR management, price of content, security of payment, delay of vision, immediate access.
PORTAL will use both standard Internet and High speed Internet.
Belgavox and Saint Thomas are rights owners and both have web sites with a database and search tool.
Inna has more than 30 members worldwide who own all the rights and want to join the project.