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MAF Framework: Advancing BioComputing for the Future

Since eight years the MAF framework is being actively developed by an international group of experts coordinated by BioComputing Competence Centre (B3C),…

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Created the first R&D&I Spanish insurance sector’s project

The consortium members include European leaders from the insurance sector (Allianz Seguros and Groupama), the insurance mediation sector (E2000) and in the…

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New Photo Tech Enhances Confidential Information Security

In order to recognize someone from their physical characteristics, you need to make a biometric record of them, consisting of a fingerprint, photograph or iris…

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Real pilots and ‘virtual flyers’ go head-to-head

Using technology developed, in part, by a University of Nottingham spin-out company, an air-race in the skies above Spain saw two stunt pilots battle it out…

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Silver Surfers: Bridging the Digital Divide for All Ages

In the wake of a Government announcement last month that plans to tackle the digital divide among young families by providing parents on low income with…

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Grid Computing: Reviving Collaboration for Modern Business

Grid computing, desktop networks that share computer resources, were a big deal in the 1990s when they first started to appear. They allowed the Search for…

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W3C Standard Eases Development of Speech-Enabled Apps

W3C published yesterday– 14 October 2008 — a standard that will simplify the development of Web applications that speak and listen to users. The…

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How Intelligent Programs Enhance Computer Security

Intrusion detection systems (IDS) are security tools designed to monitor computer systems for suspicious events. To reduce the risk of intrusion, which is one…

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New Program Enhances Speed of Finding Missing Persons

Dutch-sponsored researcher Krisztian Balog has developed a computer program that speeds up the process of finding the right person in an organisation’s…

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Is it a bird, is it a plane? No it’s supercopter

When natural disasters happen one of the first casualties is often the communications network. As a result, rapid response crews can be working virtually…

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Machines Mimic Human Communication in Turing Test Challenge

As part of the 18th Loebner Prize, all of the artificial conversational entities (ACEs) competing to pass the Turing Test have managed to fool at least one of…

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PRACE Reviews Future Applications for European Petaflop Systems

PRACE investigated the applications and other software that will run on future European Petaflop systems. The application codes analysed are those selected…

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Computers That Understand Emotions: The Future of Dialogue Systems

Dialogue systems are computer systems which communicate with humans and which are used especially for information provision such as in the speaking computer…

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Enhancing Emergency Relief Efforts Through Innovative Solutions

When a relief agency becomes involved in an emergency situation like the aftermath of an earthquake, typhoon or tsunami, it is vital to have as much…

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Innovative search for world’s biggest physics laboratory

The Research Center in Karlsruhe is one of the biggest research institutions for natural and engineering scientists in Europe. Every day thousands of…

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Finnish Experts Lead Global Agile Software Standardization Committee

The committee will prepare recommendations on the application of agile methods in software acquisitions. Agile software development methods have revolutionised…

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