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Technology Serving Productivity
Learn moreThe past years have shown intense growth in the field of digital transformation, which has revolutionised the way companies conduct their business. Adapting to this is a crucial area for any company to not just survive but thrive. With potential benefits including streamlined processes, cost savings and better customer experience – it’s little wonder that…
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A Rain Check on Flash Flooding
Learn moreIn a warming world, when it rains it pours. Each degree of warming increases the total water vapor that air can hold by an average of seven percent. For communities and businesses affected by urban and flash flooding events, the increased deluge comes at enormous costs — sweeping away equipment, totalling vehicles, and trapping families in homes…
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Q&A with Elona Dupont
Learn moreSince 2015, 11 February has stood as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science – an initiative that aims to encourage gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. At SnT, we have so many inspiring women who are shaping the technologies of the future – one of which is Elona…
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SnT & LUXHUB Partner to Provide Open Finance with Federated Learning
Learn moreArtificial intelligence can help financial institutions with fraud detection, anti-money laundering, product optimisation, and more. But when it comes to financial data, how can we train an AI and preserve data privacy and security? Enter Federated Learning.
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SnT and uOttawa’s Joint Research Programme on Cybersecurity and Safety
Learn moreThe University of Luxembourg and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) have consolidated their research partnership with the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) in Canada by establishing a new joint research programme. The aim of this joint programme will be to increase excellence in research in information and communication technology and facilitate technology transfer through the…
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Mentoring Cybersecurity Experts from West Africa
Learn moreWith more than half a billion internet users, and a growing submarine cable network that will continue to boost the continent’s connectivity, Africa is a prime target for cybercrime. In fact, in August 2020, a report by Interpol defined online crime in Africa “a bigger threat than ever before”. While cybercriminals are taking advantage of the accelerated digitisation brought…
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The Millionaire Market of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
Learn moreNon-fungible tokens (NFTs) are one of the latest trends in the world of technology and art. But what exactly are they and what are their possible implications on the art world as we know it? We sat down with SnT’s Alexander Rieger, member of the highly interdisciplinary research group, FINATRAX, to talk with him about NFTs, his research and the…
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Spacety and SnT Partner to Tackle Space Debris Pollution
Learn moreSnT has entered into a partnership with Spacety Luxembourg S.A., a global new space company specialised in small satellites and satellite-based services. The project will involve a collaboration between researchers in SnT’s Space Robotics (SpaceR) research group and Spacety, with the aim to study small satellite solutions for space debris removal. This is a critical…
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Spacety and SnT Partner to Tackle Space Debris Pollution
Learn moreSnT has entered into a partnership with Spacety Luxembourg S.A., a global new space company specialised in small satellites and satellite-based services. The project will involve a collaboration between researchers in SnT’s Space Robotics (SpaceR) research group and Spacety, with the aim to study small satellite solutions for space debris removal. This is a critical…
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Decentralised Finance (DeFi) Is Not So Decentralised After All
Learn moreIn our everyday life, most of us rely on our banks to make payments, transfer money between accounts and take care of our financial interests. The world of traditional finance involves centralised intermediaries like banks, fintech companies and stock exchanges, and it is monitored by governing bodies, such as regulators. By contrast, the world of…