Posted on 07 June 2013. Tags: cker prevention, Computer Security, Computer Security Event, Hacker, Hacker Halted, Hacker Halted Europe 2013
The European edition of Hacker Halted, the world’s most foremost hacker prevention and computer security event, will be taking place in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík, on 7th and 8th October 2013. The event is set to focus on the various IT security issues in the world today.
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Posted in Business, General, Iceland, International, Technology
Posted on 14 May 2013. Tags: Greenland, Mars rover, nasa
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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Posted in Greenland, Science, Technology
Posted on 13 May 2013. Tags: Advania, data center, Green Data Center, Green Data Center Iceland, Iceland Data Center, Information Technology, Information Technology Company, IT company, Opera Software, Thor Data Center
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.
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Posted in Business, Energy, Iceland, Technology
Posted on 07 May 2013. Tags: Norway oil, Norway Oil and Gas Industry, Offshore Technology Conference, Oil and Gas Industry, OTC, OTC 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.
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Posted in Business, Energy, Norway, Technology, United States
Posted on 29 April 2013. Tags: internet terrorism, social media, swedish police
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.
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Posted in Sweden, Technology
Posted on 29 April 2013. Tags: Contactless Payment, Contactless Payments, Mobile Payments, Smartphone Mobile Payments, Smartphone Payment, Smartphone Payments
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.
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Posted in Business, Iceland, International, Technology
Posted on 23 April 2013. Tags: Algae Biomass, Algae Biomass Conference, Algae Biomass Production, Algae Production, Algae Production Conference
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.
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Posted in Business, Energy, Environment, General, Iceland, International, Technology
Posted on 17 April 2013. Tags: Card and Payment Awards, Card and Payment Awards 2013, Card Solutions, Issuing Services, Issuing Services Provider, Payment Solutions, Valitor
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.
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Posted in Business, Iceland, International, MBL, Technology