Byron Nicolaides re-elected as CEPIS President
Byron Nicolaides (Hellenic Informatics Professionals Society, Greece) was re-elected as CEPIS President at the CEPIS Council meeting on 7 May, for a further three-year term.
eSkills Malta publishes report on gender gap in the digital sector in Malta
eSkills Malta Foundation has released a report “The Analysis of the Gender Gap in the Digital Sector in Malta”.
Tech associations call for clear guidance for ICT workers during Covid-19 crisis
More than 25 associations representing tech, communications, and business communities from around the world have joined the Information Technology Industry Council’s (ITI) call to governments to adopt clear guidance to ensure ICT workers are designated as ‘essential’ in the fight against the coronavirus.
ITPE and Global Knowledge held tech talk on AI ethics
On 21 April Global Knowledge and co-host ITPE welcomed leading experts for an online discussion on the ethical aspects of AI technology development, and what best practices may be applied going forward.
ICS thanks IT community for their work during the crisis
The Irish Computer Society urged the Irish public to think about the dedication of IT workers across the country who are keeping everyone connected. We at CEPIS join ICS in their sentiment and encourage our members and everyone else to say “thank you” as well.
Forbes list of the main gamechanger technologies
Which aspects of digital technology will shape the future the most? Forbes magazine gives a list of 25 tech trends that will lead the advancement of the next decade.
BCS calls for a long-term strategy for equal e-learning opportunities for children
BCS welcomed the UK Government’s plan to provide technology for some children to help with remote education during the COVID-19 crisis; but it is calling for a longer-term strategy.
BCS events moved to webinar format
During this period of disruption to physical events, UK CEPIS member BCS has been re-organising much of its event programme into a new series of webinars.
BCS launches #vITalworker campaign
BCS has launched a new #vITalworker social media campaign designed to highlight, recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution that IT professionals are making during these unprecedented times.
DIGITAL SME and JRC launch an SME Focus Group on AI
The European DIGITAL SME Alliance and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission have launched a Focus Group consisting of nearly 40 artificial intelligence AI specialists working in and for SMEs. The group’s main task is to monitor the development, uptake and impact of AI by SMEs and to provide feedback on their policy and regulatory needs.
