ICT Call 9 is open from 18 Jan 2012 till 17 April 2012 with an overall budget of 291M€.

The complex challenges facing Europe and the planet as a whole as well as the development of the tomorrow’s environment demand significant resources and intelligent synergies in scientific research and technological innovation. This is why the European Union supports multicultural, transdisciplinary projects that unite partners from different countries and professional backgrounds for the development of high quality knowledge. Continue reading 291M€ – for ICT development in Europe →

Cisco has said it will challenge Microsoft’s $8.5bn (£5.4m) takeover of Skype at the EU’s top court.

The networking giant said conditions needed to be set to ensure Microsoft would not block other video services. Continue reading Cisco to challenge Microsoft Skype deal at EU court →