The next Mars rover hasn’t quite left planet Earth; it’s being tested in Greenland first. From 3 May to 8 June, it will rove over the desolate landscapes before being packed off into outer space.
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Mars rover lands on Greenland
Posted on 14 May 2013.
Posted in Greenland, Science, Technology1 Comment
Advania’s Thor Data Center in Iceland signs with Opera Software
Posted on 13 May 2013.
Advania, a leading Information Technology (IT) company operating in the Nordics, recently signed an agreement with Opera Software for the expansion of its operations at Thor Data Center – a green data center in Iceland owned by Advania.
Posted in Business, Energy, Iceland, Technology1 Comment
Iceland’s chilliest spring in decades
Posted on 08 May 2013.
Temperatures across Iceland during the past month have been some of the coldest experienced in 30 years. Throughout Iceland record temperatures have been recorded.
Posted in Iceland, Weather0 Comments
Norway oil and gas industry celebrates 40 years at OTC
Posted on 07 May 2013.
At this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), more than 100 Norwegian companies will be showcasing their services at the Norwegian pavilion hosted by Innovation Norway, which will be celebrating its 40th anniversary at the annual event.
Posted in Business, Energy, Norway, Technology, United States0 Comments
Swedish police social media sites not prepared for terrorism
Posted on 29 April 2013.
Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter played important roles in finding and capturing the Boston Marathon bombers last week, but a recent study says Swedish police lack the proper preparations should a similar terrorist threat happen in their own country.
Posted in Sweden, Technology0 Comments
Valitor finalises software for contactless and smartphone mobile payments in Iceland
Posted on 29 April 2013.
Valitor, a leader in international issuing and acquiring services, in cooperation with Point, a leading provider of electronic payment solutions in Europe, has finalised a new piece of software for contactless payments and smartphone mobile payments in Iceland.
Posted in Business, Iceland, International, Technology1 Comment
Kadeco to share algae production opportunities at European Algae Biomass Conference 2013
Posted on 23 April 2013.
Kadeco, the Icelandic development company, will be sharing the algae production opportunities at the Ásbru Enterprise Park during ACI’s 3rd annual European Algae Biomass Conference, taking place between 24th – 25th April 2013 in Vienna, Austria.
Posted in Business, Energy, Environment, General, Iceland, International, Technology0 Comments
Valitor wins two international Card and Payment Awards for innovative solutions
Posted on 17 April 2013.
Valitor, the Iceland-based issuing services provider, has won two international Card and Payment Awards for its innovative solutions during a recent ceremony held in London, UK.
Posted in Business, Iceland, International, MBL, Technology0 Comments
