BluSpecs monthly newsletter – January edition 🚀

O-CEI Kick-Off: Advancing Open Computing and Edge Innovation 🌐

The Open Computing & Edge Innovation (O-CEI) initiative has officially launched, focusing on the evolution of edge computing, AI, and open-source solutions. This initiative aligns with the European Commission's investment in cloud and edge computing, which is set to exceed €10 billion by 2030.

Why it matters:

• Edge computing is expected to reach $274 billion by 2025 (IDC), revolutionising industries like smart cities, manufacturing, and healthcare.

• 65% of enterprise-generated data will be processed outside traditional data centres by 2025, up from 10% today (Gartner).

This initiative aims to strengthen Europe's technological sovereignty by fostering innovation in edge computing and IoT.

Connect with us to explore how O-CEI is driving innovation and shaping Europe’s digital future.

Preparing Europe’s Workforce for 2030: Insights from the LEADSx2030 Marketing Webinar 📢

• 20 million ICT specialists are needed in Europe by 2030 (European Commission).

• 92% of businesses report a digital skills gap affecting innovation. (National Skills Coallition, 2023).

• The global digital learning market is projected to reach $375 billion by 2026. (Research Gate).

The LEADSx2030 marketing webinar provided a deep dive into digital skills, industry trends, and strategies to prepare Europe’s workforce for 2030. Led by John Collins, the Sales, Marketing, and Communications Manager at Trinity Business School, Dublin, the webinar highlighted key topics and strategies for integrating digital skills training into education and business processes.

The discussion focused on how organisations can leverage collaboration, training initiatives, and technology adoption to ensure that employers and employees are ready to meet the digital demands of the future. The session’s in-depth analysis is part of the ongoing efforts to shape the future of Europe’s workforce and ensure that organisations and individuals can keep up with the increasing demands of the digital economy.

Interested in the key strategies for reskilling and upskilling in the digital age? Let’s discuss how we can prepare your business for 2030.

INSTAR’s key role in standardisation and global tech innovation 💼

INSTAR has been at the forefront of driving global tech standards, ensuring seamless interoperability across borders. Tanya Suarez, highlighted INSTAR’s significant achievements, future plans and the goal of the project.

From AI to 6G and cybersecurity, th e project has paved the way for industry-wide alignment. We celebrate a year of accomplishments and look forward to another year of impactful collaboration.

Ready to be part of the next big thing in tech innovation? Connect with us and discover how we are paving the way for future collaborations.

TechConnect roadmap: A vision for the future 🚀

With AI predicted to boost global GDP by 14% by 2030 (PwC), strategic workforce planning is essential. At TechConnect, we are taking the necessary steps to prepare for a future where technology and human skills work together in harmony. By creating a roadmap that focuses on upskilling, ethical AI, and fostering collaboration between technology and human expertise, this project is poised to shape the workforce of tomorrow.

By aligning technology adoption with workforce needs, we are ensuring that Europe remains competitive on the global stage. This ambitious project is designed to address the challenges posed by rapidly evolving technologies, and to provide the tools, frameworks, and skills necessary for the workforce of the future.

Ready to embrace the future of work? Connect with us and find out how we can help you navigate the AI-driven workforce revolution.