Once Abacus Greece Now Moving Faster into the 5G Digital Age
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- 19 Apr 2023
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Greece has one of the slowest, least reliable, and most expensive internet systems in the European Union. This is a significant problem for the country as it attempts to attract skilled information technology professionals who can work from anywhere. However, Greece is making progress in this area with the upcoming 5G next-generation technology.
In an article for Forbes magazine, contributor Will Townsend discussed his experience at a hybrid physical/virtual event that took place in the ancient city of Patras. This event highlighted Greece’s increased focus on the digitization of services.
During a discussion with Christos Dimas, the Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation, and Technology, the transformation of Greece’s reputation from a slow bureaucratic system with paper records to a more digitized one was highlighted. Dimas outlined several initiatives aimed at promoting innovation in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and next-generation networking. These initiatives include proof of concept labs called competence centers, partnerships with academia and private industry, and the involvement of mobile network operators.
Greece has three mobile network operators, including Cosmote, Nova, and Vodafone, with Cosmote being the largest. The company plans to provide 5G connectivity to over 90% of the population by the end of 2023, despite the country’s challenging landscape of mountains and islands.
The Phaistos Fund is a public/private partnership that aims to drive innovation through entrepreneurial efforts and make digital technology more profitable in the country. Greece’s reinvestment in technology also positions the country to pursue innovative 5G and edge-enabled mixed reality experiences, which can lean into Greek history and mythology to enhance its tourism industry.
An event hosted by p-NET, a competence center dedicated to 5G and Metaverse topics, featured more than 30 conversations centered on applications for museums, music, archaeology, architecture, and more. MR, or mixed reality, has the potential to facilitate opera auditions involving artists and directors from around the world, and use conversational AI to bring historical figures like Athena and Socrates to life. Read More…
