GI Publishes White Paper on AI in Research Data Management
The German Informatics Society (Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V., GI) has published a new white paper examining the use of artificial intelligence in research data management (RDM). The paper highlights key opportunities and risks and presents six recommendations for the responsible use of AI in this increasingly important field.
Nomination Deadline Extended for the 2026 IT Professionalism Europe Awards
The deadline for submissions has now been extended to 16 October 2026, providing individuals, organisations, academic institutions and professional networks with an extra two weeks to nominate deserving candidates from across Europe.
CCII Advances CPD through UPRO
Spain’s Consejo General de Ingeniería Informática (CCII) has completed its training activities within UPRO, the digital skills programme coordinated by Unión Profesional and supported by Red.es through EU NextGenerationEU funding. Participation reached more than 5% of the registered members of CCII’s constituent professional bodies.
Cybersecurity Skills and Awareness Still Top Priority for Enterprises
A new Eurobarometer survey highlighted by ENISA during the European Cybersecurity Month, which kicked off earlier this week, reveals that cyber threats remain a daily reality in the workplace. Over the six months preceding the survey, 74% of employees reported receiving suspicious emails, messages, links, or other potentially malicious communications.
Europe Puts Skills and AI at the Centre of Its Future
The European Union has placed digital skills, artificial intelligence and quality employment at the heart of its vision for the future, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s 2026 State of the European Union (SOTEU) address.
Charles Simonyi Receives the John von Neumann Professorship
World-renowned software developer and entrepreneur Charles Simonyi has been awarded the John von Neumann Professorship at the ceremonial opening of the 245th academic year of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). The John von Neumann Professorship is awarded to outstanding Hungarian and international scholars whose internationally recognized achievements are closely related to the scientific legacy of John von Neumann, and whose work also maintains a meaningful connection with BME.
GI’s Next Trustworthy Tuesday to Take Place on 6 October
The German Informatics Society as part of the Ecosystem Formally Verifiable IT (EvIT) has launched a webinar series called “Trustworthy Tuesday”. Once a month, researchers will present their work in the field of formal verification. After lunch at 2 pm CET, you can join the “snackable science” format. Students, experts and other interested parties are …
EU Cyber Resilience Rules Strengthen Digital Product Security
The European Commission has announced the start of new reporting obligations under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), aimed at improving the cybersecurity of digital products across the EU. From 11 September 2026, manufacturers must rapidly report actively exploited vulnerabilities and serious security incidents affecting products with digital elements.
Icelandic Computer Society (Ský) Successfully Recertifies for CEPIS DiversIT Gold Status
The Icelandic Computer Society, Ský, has successfully renewed its certification under the CEPIS DiversIT Charter, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion across Iceland’s digital sector. Ský was the first CEPIS member society to achieve DiversIT Charter Gold status in 2021 and continues to demonstrate leadership in creating a more inclusive technology community.
EU AI Act Transparency Rules Enter into Force
On 2 August 2026, a significant new phase of the EU AI Act took effect. New transparency obligations now apply to providers and deployers of certain AI systems, including chatbots, AI-generated content, deepfakes, emotion-recognition systems, and biometric categorisation tools.
