February 8, 2013

The Regional Government of Madrid and University Carlos III collaborate in the building of an International centre of excellence in network communications research.

February 8, 2013

GeoNet concluded its activity with its Final Workshop that took place 29 January 2010 in INRIA’s premises in Paris, France. IPv6 GeoNetworking was presented together with its link with the related ITS development in CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium, CVIS implementation and ETSI TC ITS standardization. Moreover the functionalities of IPv6 GeoNetworking was shown in a real system including 3 cars, 2 road-side units and a control center. A (very simple) enhanced driver awareness application was demonstrated and numerous attendees could enjoy a ride to see the achievement.

February 8, 2013

The significant increase of traffic accidents on European roads as a result of the growing demand and concentration of vehicles and drivers over the last decade, has driven .EU countries to take action in the shape of political and financial cooperation. The European Commission (EC) and the automotive industry have committed themselves to halving loss of life by 2010. In this context, and since 2008, IMDEA-Networks, in collaboration with NETCOM Research Group from University Carlos III of Madrid, have been actively involved in the development of GeoNet (Geoaddressing and Georouting for vehicular communications) project. This project concluded on January 29th at INRIA’s premises in Paris, with the celebration of a Final Workshop, which consisted of a joint public presentation of its achievements.

February 8, 2013

Following the creation of non-for-profit subsidized research centres specialized in strategic areas, Madrid has consolidated its role as an alternative to the Icrea in Catalonia.

February 8, 2013

The Audit of the European Project CARMEN (CARrrier grade MEsh Networks) conducted in Madrid on March 3rd and 4th has been concluded with excellent results. Testbed demonstrations and presentations won the approval of European Commission reviewers present for their successful account of the project’s research objectives.

February 8, 2013

The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its Human Capital Division, has granted the Madrid Regional Government an 80 million Euros loan in matching funds to be used in the acquisition of equipment and the hiring of researchers at the Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies (IMDEA). The Regional government will, therefore, add to the same end another 80 million Euros of its own, raising the total to 160 million Euros. The agreement was signed on 12 March 2010 by Esperanza Aguirre, President of the Madrid Regional Government, and Carlos Da Silva Costa, Vice-president of the European Investment Bank.

February 8, 2013

The Minister of Science and Innovation of Spain, Ms. Cristina Garmendia presided this afternoon, at the main offices of the Spanish Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology, CDTI, over the swearing-in ceremony of Arturo Azcorra Saloña as Director General of said body.

February 8, 2013

Spain has grown more than the rest of Europe over the past years, but the country is now forced to transform its economy into a sustainable model. The Director of the official body promoting innovation amongst companies states that the Government already started this process back in 2004 by pledging its firm commitment to R+D+i.

February 8, 2013

IMDEA Networks' Second Annual International Workshop, this year addressing Energy Efficiency and Networking, brought together members of the institute's Scientific Council, representatives of industry and prominent researchers.

February 8, 2013

Researchers' Night is a festive event covered by the PEOPLE Programme, 7th European Framework Programme, to be held in more than 250 European cities on the night of 24th September 2010.