The European Commission is funding research that enables new technologies like 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) to benefit European citizens with fast and accessible Internet for the future.<\/p>\n
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Research projects funded by the European Commission are spearheading future networks which are fast, flexible and responsive. Demands are increasing from both humans and machines for access to content, apps and services relevant to the context and location of the user.<\/p>\n
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The EU is investing in network technologies of the future through the\u00a0Horizon2020 programme. Research into\u00a0cloud computing\u00a0which will establish free flow of data in Europe and facilitate portability of data is also part of this effort.<\/p>\n
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The European Commission signed an\u00a0agreement with the 5G Infrastructure Association\u00a0and continues to\u00a0invest in\u00a05G research and standards. This strengthens EU know-how and leadership in the field of ultrafast broadband.\u00a0A harmonised\u00a0radio spectrum policy\u00a0is also\u00a0one of the areas that mark the benefits of\u00a0investing in upcoming technologies.<\/p>\n
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The Commission has been increasing its support to\u00a0Internet of Things\u00a0(IoT) through\u00a0policy actions. IoT is\u00a0a\u00a0system that merges physical and virtual worlds, creating smart environments for the benefit of European citizens and businesses.<\/p>\n
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Supercomputing\u00a0is a strategic resource for Europe’s future.\u00a0The European Commission also promotes research, job innovation in\u00a0robotics\u00a0as it\u00a0offers new solutions to societal challenges.<\/p>\n
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