EU ICT R&D and Innovation beyond 2013 - 10 key recommendations

EU ICT R&D and Innovation beyond 2013 - 10 key recommendations: "The Information Society Technologies Advisory Group (ISTAG) has just issued its 10 key recommendation to the Commission on the orientation for EU ICT R&D and Innovation beyond 2013.
ISTAG reaffirms the importance of pursuing and strengthening EU investment in ICT research and innovation. Indeed, ICT infrastructure plays a critical role in today's globalised economy and its reliable and trustworthy operation is absolutely essential. However beyond this, ICT has become a key transformative force in social innovation, by enabling the development, implementation and deployment of innovative solutions addressing societal needs and supporting human and socio-economic development opportunities. This wider agenda calls for a larger stakeholder community, beyond the traditional players, including unconventional actors such as informal networks and influential individuals."