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AIDC to Make Way for New Centre for research into the Internet of Things Launched in the UK
A new Centre for research into the Internet of Things has been established at Birmingham City University.
Smartcard Future Debated at Conference
This year’s Waterfront conference on the subject of smart cards used in public transport within the UK (now with a nod to mobile phones as alternative carriers of the smart token) was held at the London premises of lawyers Bircham Dyson Bell. An appropriate venue, with the new government in...
AIDC Announce Launch of SSeSA
AIDC (UK) Ltd has announced the launch of SSeSA, the Smartcard and Secure eServices Association.
SSeSA is the UK’s first trade association dedicated to representing businesses involved in the supply chain for smart cards, other secure media, and secure eServices. The Association has been set up for the benefit of all industrial...
Can AIDC technology help engineer urban renaissance?
How can AIDC technology help the UK’s urban renaissance? According to the recent Cities Outlook 2010 report, published by the Centre for Cities, UK’s cities need significant support to help put them back on track for success. Could the development of intelligent communities offer the way forward?
AIDC publishes white paper on sustainable urban improvement
The AIDC Centre has published a White Paper covering the general background to the concept of intelligent communities as a technique for delivering sustainable urban improvement. The paper, entitled, "Strategies And Methodology For Sustainable Urban Improvement Using Intelligent Technologies" also discusses wider issues to do with Intelligent Communities and touches on the concept of...
New eco-town offers opportunity for AIDC technology
The Government has announced the go-ahead for four eco-towns - in Rackheath, Whitehill Bordon, north west Bicester and the China Clay Community in Cornwall.
The four successful bids all meet the standards for "eco-towns" laid down by the Government and have the support of the relevant local authority.
Smartcard and eServices trade association being formed
AIDC has been appointed as the Secretariat for a new trade association to represent the smartcard and secure eServices industry. A Steering Committee has been formed, chaired by Mick Davies, Chairman of LASSeO.
Senior industry figures interested in being part of this Steering Committee and helping to shape the new...
AIDC Accredited for Innovation Voucher Scheme
AIDC (UK) Ltd has received a further boost by being accredited by Business Link as a supplier under the Innovation Voucher scheme. The scheme, which is funded by Yorkshire Forward and the European Regional Development Fund, provides support for small and medium enterprises in the region who want to introduce innovation into...
Medical debut for smart band aid
Clinical trials have begun of a smart plaster - a sensor-studded band aid that wirelessly monitors vital signs, according to a story from the BBC.
Once stuck to a patient's chest, the band aid monitors heart rate, blood pressure and other health indicators. Its creators hope it will eventually take...
AIDC wins Government research competition
The AIDC Centre has been named as a winner in a UK-Government-run research competition. The Government-sponsored Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has announced that the AIDC European Centre of Excellence in Barnsley has been awarded £25,000 to carry out research into a new system to allow users with disabilities improved access to public...
