Smart cities: “it is only through multidisciplinary research that we can rise to these challenges”
In the News, SocietyThe smart city is becoming an increasingly tangible reality for citizens in urban areas, with the efforts made to increase mobility and energy management being obvious examples. But is more efficient transport and optimized energy consumption…
What is space telecommunication? A look at the ISS case
Digital, In the News, What's?Laurent Franck is a space telecommunications researcher at IMT Atlantique. These communication systems are what enable us to exchange information with far-away objects (satellites, probes…). These systems also enable us to communicate with…
OpenAirInterface: An open platform for establishing the 5G system of the future
Carnot EN, Digital, In the NewsIn this article, we continue our exploration of the Télécom & Société numérique Carnot institute technological platforms. OpenAirInterface is the platform created by EURECOM to support mobile telecommunication systems like 4G and 5G.…
Remote sensing explained: from agriculture to major disasters
Energy & environment, Environment, In the NewsThere are numerous applications for remote sensing, from precision agriculture to helping with the deployment of aid in major disasters. Grégoire Mercier, a researcher at IMT Atlantique, explains the key notions of this remote observation method…
TeraLab, a big data platform with a European vision
Digital, In the NewsTeraLab, an IMT platform aimed at accelerating big data projects by uniting researchers and companies, has held the “Silver i-Space” quality label since December 1st, 2016. This label, awarded by the Big Data Value Association, is a guarantee…
Cybersecurity: new challenges to face up to
Digital, In the News, Live labs ENComputer hacking and sensitive data theft is increasing. Companies are now highly connected and must adapt their security policy to strengthen the protection of their information assets. Hervé Debar, a researcher at Télécom SudParis and expert…
FEMTO Engineering: a new component of the TSN Carnot institute
Carnot EN, Digital, In the NewsIn July 2016 the Ministry for Education and Research renewed the Télécom & Société numérique Carnot institute accreditation and at the same time, the institute presented a new component: the FEMTO Engineering Center for Technological…
OISPG: Promoting open innovation in Europe
Europe EN, In the NewsOn January 1st, 2017, Pierre Simay was appointed as the new OISPG Rapporteur. This group of experts from the European Commission supports and promotes open innovation practices, particularly in the context of the Horizon 2020 program.
“Today’s…
Data centers: Taking up the energy challenge
Energy, Energy & environment, Environment, In the NewsIncreasingly present throughout the world, data centers consume significant amounts of energy. Researchers at IMT Atlantique have conducted a study that combines renewable energy and electricity grids to power these infrastructures. To reduce…
Connected devices enter the piezoelectric generation
In the News, IndustryPiezoelectric polymers may be key in the manufacturing of future generations of connected devices. Thanks to their capacity to generate electricity under mechanical stress, they could greatly reduce the energy consumption of intelligent sensors…