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Saturday, June 1st, the European Data Space for Smart Communities officially kicked off Round 1 of the Open Call for Pilots! 🚀 This initiative aims to: 🔹 Validate an EU-wide cross-sectorial data space 🔹 Advance development and implementation supporting EU city and community policies 🔹 Provide practical feedback for regulatory guidance on procurement, operation, and reporting 🔹 Leverage high-value datasets to create added value from diverse domains 🔹 Foster innovation for a resilient Europe, supporting local businesses and ecosystems 🔹 Emphasize ethical considerations and AI-enabled local solutions In addition to the above, the following 5 reasons highlight why you should apply today! Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gR7AUr5J Open & Agile Smart Cities & Communities (OASC) | imec | FIWARE | IDC  @Serendipity | FinEst Centre for Smart Cities | Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije #dataspaces #ds4sscc #smartcities #smartcommunities #opencall #pilotprojects #EUprojects 

🌍 Exciting Times for Europe’s Data Centre Industry over the past couple of weeks! 🌍 The pace of innovation and investment in the European data centre sector continues to soar, with groundbreaking developments happening across the continent. Here’s a snapshot of some of the most exciting updates: Rome: TIM Enterprise A €130 million investment for a 25MW data centre in Rome. What’s remarkable? 88% of construction waste is set to be recycled—a shining example of sustainable practices in the industry. ♻ Frankfurt: Mainova WebHouse German data centre firm Mainova WebHouse has secured €475 million in financing for its Frankfurt projects, with the first facility set to launch soon. This reinforces Frankfurt’s position as one of Europe’s leading digital hubs. Athens: Data4 Data4 has begun work on a €300 million campus outside Athens, set to cover 7.5 hectares. The first phase, expected in 2027, will bring much-needed capacity to a rapidly growing region. France: DataOne by BSO The unveiling of Europe’s first giga-scale AI hosting infrastructure! By 2028, DataOne will deliver an astounding 400MW of AI-compatible infrastructure. The rollout begins in April 2025, with an initial 80MW capacity—set to become the largest AI-focused facility in Europe. 💡 Key Takeaways: These developments highlight how the industry is evolving to meet the demands of AI, sustainability, and digital transformation. From sustainable construction practices to giga-scale AI infrastructure, the future of data centres is brighter than ever. What trends do you see shaping the European data centre market in the coming into 2025! Aylin White #construction #datacentre #Europe

During Data Week 2024, experts from various sectors gathered in Leipzig for a two-day event by the #EU projects SPARCS and ASCEND. The focus was on data-driven solutions for energy-positive neighbourhoods. Participants toured the newly inaugurated Smart City Lab Leipzig and the energy-efficient Kreuzstraßenviertel district. The highlight was the all-day workshop on Data-driven solutions for PEDs. Using the World Café method, the event fostered lively discussions, knowledge sharing, and potential collaborations. This event underscores the power of collective brainstorming in advancing energy-positive neighbourhoods. Intrigued? Dive in to uncover more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eUwe344z #DataWeekLeipzig2024 #SPARCS #ASCEND #SustainableDevelopment

Here is the full recording of the webinar 'Designing Multimodal Hubs' for those who missed it 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebdmSgdK Thanks again to CIVITAS Initiative Albert Solé Frexas for the impeccable organization and a big DANKE also goes to our Stadt Mannheim Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH project partners Tim Neugebauer and Julian Schrögel The Public Transport Pre-summer Cluster Meeting took the form of an open, public webinar, via Zoom, aiming to support cities in designing and implementing multimodal hubs by facilitating an exchange of experiences, challenges, and best practices between cities. The goals were: - Knowledge Sharing: To present four examples from three projects and best practices of multimodal hub implementations. - City-to-City Learning: To facilitate a dialogue between cities that have successfully implemented multimodal hubs and those planning to do so. - Collaboration and Support: To create an open space for sharing experiences, addressing doubts, and celebrating successes. With 265 registrations and 166 attendees, 75 of which being public bodies including cities, public agencies, PTAs, PTOs, and EU bodies, the webinar had significant engagement from the audience, with a total of 38 questions being asked and answered during the 2-hour long webinar. Ci vediamo a Comune di Parma for the CIVITAS Initiative Forum 2024 UITP Eurocities CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Yannick Bousse EIT Urban Mobility Rafael Afonso Arianna Americo Adriana Diaz Arias Crespo e Caires Advocacia SPINE Mircea Florin Steriu

🎉 I’m thrilled to share that I have completed my Master’s in Information Management from NOVA Information Management School! 🚗🔋 For my thesis, I focused on a critical issue in sustainable mobility: the strategic planning of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the Lisbon district. By combining data from diverse sources and using analytical techniques, I identified priority areas for installing new charging points, supporting a faster, more efficient transition to sustainable mobility. I’m incredibly grateful to my professors, friends and family who supported me along the way. This research is just the beginning of what I hope will be many initiatives to help shape the future of urban mobility. 🌍💡 #mobility #sustainability #electricvehicles #informationmanagement #NOVAIMS #data

Introducing the second of our #mobility #CERREAmbitions for Europe 2024-2029: Establish a leading-edge, smart, and sustainable European Mobility Data Space. Data is the backbone of Europe’s smart mobility future. CERRE’s Ambition 9 outlines the path to a secure, accessible, and innovative European Mobility Data Space. The European Mobility Data Space (EMDS) is a concept proposed by the European Commission as part of its broader Digital Single Market strategy and Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy 💡 Here’s how we envision achieving this: 1️⃣ Create a robust governance framework, incentivising the private sector to contribute actively to the development of the European Mobility Data Space 2️⃣ Establish a robust data-sharing infrastructure for the European Mobility Data Space 3️⃣ Create a standardisation of data in the mobility sector to enhance comparability 4️⃣ Enhance access to data for sustainable mobility solutions 🔍 Explore our full recommendations: https://lnkd.in/ebfy39Jr

🔔 WEBINAR on the #EuropeanMobilityDataSpace by Publications Office of the European Union (data.europa academy) Are you interested in exploring how data sharing can help #Europe move towards a more efficient, safe, sustainable, and resilient transport? Through a real-world example of deployEMDS, you will see firsthand how regional perspectives can unleash the benefits of mobility data. By watching this webinar, you will be inspired by the progress made and the innovative solutions developed to overcome challenges in data sharing. 👩💻Watch it now here: https://lnkd.in/eBPpynVJ 🔗Check other related resources: https://lnkd.in/ee6nSWVJ 🔗Check the official EU #DataAcademy website: https://lnkd.in/g-_htJJN #deployEMDS #mobilitydata #dataspace #europe #EUtransport #innovation #webinar #digitalEU #SmartCities

🌆 At this year’s OMF Summit at CoMotion LA, we explored how data, collaboration, and bold leadership have the power to transform urban mobility. From zero-emission delivery zones to dynamic curb pricing and digital policy, the discussions showcased practical solutions to create safer, more livable cities. Some of the biggest lessons? 📊 Data is the launchpad for innovation: Better information can lead to better policies, fostering public trust and improving outcomes. 🤝 Collaboration is non-negotiable: Working across sectors and geographies unlocks the potential for smarter, more inclusive public space. Our community’s strength lies in convening diverse stakeholders to tackle challenges together. 🚀 Pilots must lead to lasting change: Experimentation is important — but scaling success is key to driving long-term transformation. 👉 Read the full takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/gg5reFGH Thank you to all our speakers, attendees, and sponsors for making this year’s event a success! Andrew Glass Hastings Ramses Madou Francisca Stefan Karina Ricks Julia Thayne Gemma Schepers Art Pearce #OMFSummit2024 #UrbanMobility #Collaboration #CivicInnovation #DataDriven

Hosting our first Alchera Webinar - unlocking mobility data for LAs! Sign up to hear first hand from Alchera customers how Alchera has helped unlock value! #AIforProductivity

Last week, a significant development was announced in Barcelona's data infrastructure landscape: #AQBCN1, by AQ Compute - Data Centers. 📍 Located in Parc de l'Alba, AQ-BCN1 is set to play a crucial role in transforming #Barcelona into Europe's next data gateway. This new data center will benefit from the unparalleled connectivity provided by Barcelona Cable Landing Station, linking it seamlessly to major data centers throughout the city. 🌐 The integration of AQ-BCN1 strenghtens our network and enhances our capacity to support advanced data infrastructure. We are excited about the significant positive impact this collaboration will have on the region. #AQCompute #BarcelonaDataGateway #BarcelonaCLS