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The meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Communications and Informatization

08.08.2017 #events #tech

The results of the socio-economic development of the industry for the first half of 2017 were considered during the meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Communications and Informatization on August 3, 2017.

Three-fold IP traffic increase is predicted by 2021

13.06.2017 #tech #analytics

According to the Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) Complete Forecast released in June 2017 global IP traffic is expected to increase three-fold and to reach 278 exabytes per month by 2021.

The European Commission wishes to promote free Wi-Fi connectivity for citizens and visitors in public spaces

06.06.2017 #tech #EU

The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission reached a political agreement on the WiFi4EU initiative and its funding on 29 May 2017.

A new trend in the buildings engineering systems management. “Giprosvjaz” contribution to smart home development.

30.09.2016 #tech #Belarus #services

The activities aimed at creating infrastructure that helps to improve control over the use of energy and other resources are becoming increasingly important in the field of economic security of the Republic of Belarus.

Business contacts exchange “Advanced scientific and technological research and innovative region development” held its congress events on September 23, 2016 in Gomel

26.09.2016 #events #tech #Belarus

The main purpose of these events was to present innovations designed for implementation in various sectors of the economy.

Information resource for quality assessment of data communication services

21.09.2016 #tech #analytics #services

Information resource for quality assessment of data communication services (hereafter “the Information resource”) operates at the premises of OJSC “Giprosvjaz”. This service offers quality assessment of data communication services on their compliance with the quality parameters specified in the State standard of the Republic of Belarus

ITU releases 2016 ICT figures

26.07.2016 #tech #ITU #analytics

ICT services getting more affordable – but more than half the world’s population still not using the Internet

71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz radiofrequency bands are now open for SPs

20.07.2016 #tech #regulation #Belarus

State Commission for Radio Frequencies under the Security Council of the Republic of Belarus introduced amendments to the Decision No. 17K/08 "On allocation of radiofrequency bands for radio-electronic means of fixed radioservices"

IoT roadmap drafted in Russia

11.07.2016 #tech #CIS

Internet Initiatives Fund drafted a roadmap for Internet of Things (IoT) development in Russia

ITU Regional Seminar for CIS on trends in radiocommunications development

30.06.2016 #tech #ITU

ITU Regional Seminar for CIS countries and Georgia on trends in radiocommunications development according to WRC-15 was held on June 27-29, 2016 in Yerevan, Armenia

Belarus in Akamai Technologies quarterly report on internet speed

29.06.2016 #tech #analytics

Akamai Technologies has published a quarterly report on internet speed. Over the past quarter the average speed increased by 12% and amounted to 6.3 Mbps. In annual terms, the increase was 23%.

European Commission releases the 2016 "European Digital Progress Report"

24.05.2016 #tech #analytics #EU

Europe's Digital Progress Report presents a set of horizontal chapters analysing developments in five different aspects (connectivity, digital skills, use of Internet, Integration of Digital Technology by businesses, Digital Public Services)

New ITU-T standard for 10 Gbit/s symmetric fibre to the home

04.05.2016 #tech #ITU

ITU-T approved a new international standard for optical access at the rate of 10 Gbit/s both downstream and upstream. It will be particularly beneficial to operators as a cost-effective means of upgrading the capacity of the connections provided to businesses in need of symmetrical service.

Digital Single Market Strategy: aims and possible outcomes

21.03.2016 #tech

The Digital Single Market Strategy aims to open up digital opportunities for people and business and enhance Europe's position as a world leader in the digital economy