Monday, February 17, 2014
Next Generation Networks, digital economy and broadband infrastructure topped the agenda of the "Speeding up New Generation Networks ( NGN) ubiquity: A pillar for digital growth" conference that took place at Zappeion Megaron, Athens on February 13-14. Opening the conference, Deputy Transport Minister Michalis Papadopoulos noted that digital economy is developpig seven times faster than the other sectors of the economy and could contribute to the revitalisation of the Greek and European economy.
He added that the Greek EU presidency is set to promote significant legal initiatives such as the draft regulations on the Single Telecom Market, the regulatory proposals for a Connected Continent, and the broadband cost reduction.
In a recorded message, European Commissioner for Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes said that "the Internet can create five new jobs for every two that are lost."
She added that "broadband means more development and new jobs." Both the Commissioner and other officials from the European Commission insisted on strengthening new generation infrastructure and creating an "interconnected continent" by 2020, as well as on the creation of a single telecommunications market.
