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1 month ago | 
computerweekly.com | Kim Loohuis
A computing approach that requires up to 8,000 times less energy than conventional methods is emerging as a potential answer to one of technology’s most significant challenges: the unsustainable energy consumption of modern computing systems.
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1 month ago | 
computerweekly.com | Kim Loohuis
In just five years, only one-third of work in the Netherlands will still be performed by humans, with artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics taking over the majority of current jobs, according to the World Economic Forum’s The future of jobs report 2025. While the Netherlands leads Europe in AI adoption, with 95% of organisations running AI programmes, labour market experts warn that these dramatic predictions should be cautiously viewed.
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1 month ago | 
computerweekly.com | Kim Loohuis
Initiatives for small businesses Dutch authorities are working to address the significant blind spot around small business victimisation. One initiative focuses on reducing reporting barriers through online reporting options. “The police are increasingly focused on broader countermeasures, not just arrests,” noted Meurs.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
computerweekly.com | Kim Loohuis
Recent research from Schneider Electric warns that datacentre electricity demand could more than double between now and 2026, reaching over 1,000 terawatt-hours. This surge in power demand comes at a particularly challenging time, as the last Dutch provinces with available grid capacity – South Holland and North Holland – have now declared they have no room left for growth.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
computerweekly.com | Kim Loohuis
While Europe recalibrates its semiconductor ambitions, the Netherlands is taking a decisive step forward with Project Beethoven, a €2.5bn initiative in which government, industry and educational institutions are joining forces.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
computerweekly.com | Kim Loohuis
Two Dutch political parties, GroenLinks-PvdA and NSC, have presented a detailed proposal advocating for a Dutch cloud infrastructure to prevent what they see as an impending over-reliance on foreign technology providers. The Clouds on the horizon proposal urges the Dutch government to take decisive action, cautioning that there will be no room for its own cloud providers without intervention, and the nation will lose control over sensitive government data.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
computerweekly.com | Kim Loohuis
Stark paradox in Dutch cyber security landscape has business leaders expressing high confidence in their IT infrastructure as cyber attacks rise By Kim Loohuis Published: 25 Oct 2024 12:11 While Dutch business leaders are highly confident in their IT infrastructure, recent incidents and statistics paint a more concerning picture of the country’s critical infrastructure vulnerability. According to Kyndryl’s Readiness report 2024, 91% of Dutch business leaders believe their IT infrastructure is...
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
computerweekly.com | Kim Loohuis
Dutch labour unions want a shorter working week and software company Afas is leading the way, introducing a four-day work week from 1 January 2025ByKim LoohuisPublished: 10 Oct 2024 10:47 In the run-up to Prinsjesdag, the traditional opening of the Dutch parliamentary year where the government presents its budget and policy plans for the coming 12 months, labour unions CNV and FNV have been vocal about their plans for a shorter working week in the Netherlands.
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Jul 3, 2024 | 
techzine.nl | Kim Loohuis
Over een paar weken bereikt het Olympische vuur Parijs en overspoelen zo’n 10.500 atleten uit 206 landen, twintigduizend journalisten en meer 15 miljoen toeristen de Franse hoofdstad. Om die drukte in goede banen te leiden en de ervaring voor zowel de sporters als de sportfans terplekke en thuis zo optimaal mogelijk te maken, zet het IOC, samen met zijn AI-partner Intel, kunstmatige intelligentie in.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
computerweekly.com | Kim Loohuis
The International Olympic Committee is working with Intel to use AI at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic GamesByKim LoohuisPublished: 17 Jun 2024 16:00 In just a few weeks, the Olympic flame will reach Paris, and some 10,500 athletes from 206 countries, 20,000 journalists and more than 15 million tourists will flood the French capital. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will employ AI technology to make sports more inclusive, competitive and engaging in the upcoming Games.
