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Up one levelPorto hosts international conference on wikis
The Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) will host an international conference from 8 to 10 September – the WikiSym 2008. This is an international conference that will gather for the first time in Portugal the world’s greatest experts on wikis and social software.
INESC Porto presents study on Mobility Observatory
INESC Porto participated in the Final International Meeting of the OQR MARE – Regional Framework Operation, “Metropolitan Mobility and Accessibility in the Southern European Regions”, organised by the Commission for the Regional Coordination and Development in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Regions (CCDR-LVT). The meeting took place on 19 June at the Lisbon International Fair (FIL).
IVDP standardises and articulates concepts and Institutions in the Região Demarcada do Douro
Supported by Measure 1.4 of the Operational Programme for the Northern Region, the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto – IVDP (Institute of the Douro and Port Wines), has developed a project that will put an end to an old problem in the Douro region that is caused by the different criteria used by the several institutions to measure the vineyard plots.
INESC Porto carries out study for Mobility Observatory in Lisbon
The Information and Communication Systems Unit (USIC) is currently developing a study for the implementation of a Mobility Observatory in the Metropolitan Region of Lisbon.
Social Software discussion in Porto
The importance of wikis and social software on knowledge management is "The New Knowledge Forge" Colloquium main topic.
INESC Porto organises Colloquium on Wikis, Links and Social Software
Learning new analytical and dissemination methods for knowledge and information within an organisation in order to promote innovation, creativity and a better knowledge management were some of the main themes discussed at the colloquium "The New Knowledge Forge", organised by Ademar Aguiar (INESC Porto/FEUP) and Mark Bernstein (Eastgate Inc).
INESC Porto supports fight against AIDS
A protocol has recently been signed between the Coordenação Nacional para a Infecção VIH/SIDA, IP (National Coordination for HIV/AIDS, PI – Public Institute) and INESC Porto in order to support the development of a computer system for HIV/AIDS, called SI.VIDA.
INESC Porto supports the development of PROTs
INESC Porto developed a Collaborative Platform in 2006 for the elaboration and public discussion of the Planos Regionais de Ordenamento do Território - PROT (Regional Plans for Town and Country Planning). This platform is currently being used for the PROTs in the Western, Tejo Valley, Central and Northern Portuguese regions. The first PROTs are reaching the stage of public discussion and it is already possible to assess the design stage.
INESC Porto connects northern Portugal to a network
INESC Porto has been actively working on the development of the “Norte em Rede” Collaborative Platform in collaboration with the Commission for the Coordination and Regional Development in the North of Portugal (CCDR-N).
INESC Porto presents first results of Framework SAGA’s Re-engineering
In the context of the SAGAWEB project, the Information and Communication Systems Unit (USIC) has recently presented the first results of Framework SAGA’s re-engineering.
INESC Porto reduces bureaucracy in municipalities
The Municipalities of Mondim de Basto and Castelo de Paiva were the first ones to enjoy the advantages of the technological platform that reduces costs associated with bureaucratic processes.
INESC Porto saves municipalities' paper and time
The Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering of Porto (INESC Porto) coordinated the development of a computer system that allows municipalities to save paper and time.
INESC Porto supports the planning of Civil Defense
Some of the competences of SIGEP include the evaluation of the impact of a natural risk, the identification of the nearest support structures and the location of the nearest assistance in situations of crisis.
Energizing and managing emergencies
Yesterday, an integrated management system of emergencies was presented in the district. The main objective is to analyse systems that can prevent and, in case of emergency, energize the action of the entities involved. The application was developed by UPorto.
USIC develops project with SEGALAB
USIC is supporting SEGALAB – Laboratory of Animal Sanity and Food Safety, in the development of a NITEC project – System of Incentives to The Creation of R&D Units in the Business Sector, which was recently presented and approved.
USIC participates in European project of support to the elderly and develops project with SEGALAB
The kick-off meeting of the CAALYX project took place last 15th and 16th of January, in Valladolid, where Artur Rocha, Ângelo Martins and Ricardo Henriques of the Information and Communication Unit (USIC) participated.
USIC collaborates with National Coordination for the HIV/AIDS infection
The National Coordination for HIV/AIDS infection – Ministry of Health (CNSIDA), intends to develop an information system that can be distributed/used by all the health units that treat people who are infected with HIV/AIDS.
USIC collaborates with Porto Administration Office
Last 27th of July 2006, INESC Porto established a protocol of collaboration with Porto’s Administration Office in the area of civil protection and rescue operations.
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