Simon Fletcher
@fletch-sc.bsky.social
Real Wireless CEO. Sustainability in technology revolutions through architecture, strategic alliances, entrepreneurship and innovation. British-Nordic outlook.
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Yesterday at 5TONIC, the Madrid Cluster hosted a workshop with live demos showcasing local innovation.
Thanks to UC3M, Telefónica, Ericsson, YBVR, and Prosegur for making it possible!
Madrid keeps proving itself a hub for next-gen networks.
trialsnet.eu/madrid-clust...
Thanks to UC3M, Telefónica, Ericsson, YBVR, and Prosegur for making it possible!
Madrid keeps proving itself a hub for next-gen networks.
trialsnet.eu/madrid-clust...
September 9, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Yesterday at 5TONIC, the Madrid Cluster hosted a workshop with live demos showcasing local innovation.
Thanks to UC3M, Telefónica, Ericsson, YBVR, and Prosegur for making it possible!
Madrid keeps proving itself a hub for next-gen networks.
trialsnet.eu/madrid-clust...
Thanks to UC3M, Telefónica, Ericsson, YBVR, and Prosegur for making it possible!
Madrid keeps proving itself a hub for next-gen networks.
trialsnet.eu/madrid-clust...
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Torino, European Capital of Innovation & Smart Tourism 2025, hosts “Torino Easy to Visit: Innovation for Culture & Inclusive Tourism”
Sept 16 | 14:00–19:30 | CSI Next
Emerging tech, culture & tourism, demos + insights from TrialsNet, CONVINCE & CTE Next.
trialsnet.eu/turin-cluste...
Sept 16 | 14:00–19:30 | CSI Next
Emerging tech, culture & tourism, demos + insights from TrialsNet, CONVINCE & CTE Next.
trialsnet.eu/turin-cluste...
September 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Torino, European Capital of Innovation & Smart Tourism 2025, hosts “Torino Easy to Visit: Innovation for Culture & Inclusive Tourism”
Sept 16 | 14:00–19:30 | CSI Next
Emerging tech, culture & tourism, demos + insights from TrialsNet, CONVINCE & CTE Next.
trialsnet.eu/turin-cluste...
Sept 16 | 14:00–19:30 | CSI Next
Emerging tech, culture & tourism, demos + insights from TrialsNet, CONVINCE & CTE Next.
trialsnet.eu/turin-cluste...
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TrialsNet featured in the SNS JU Annual Journal, showcasing our large-scale #B5G/#6G trials across Europe. Read it here: trialsnet.eu/news/snsjujo...
September 2, 2025 at 6:45 AM
TrialsNet featured in the SNS JU Annual Journal, showcasing our large-scale #B5G/#6G trials across Europe. Read it here: trialsnet.eu/news/snsjujo...
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🚑 TrialsNet just completed 2 successful #B5G trials: Remote Proctoring & Smart Ambulance. #Healthcare 🏥
More at trialsnet.eu/events/uc7tr... and trialsnet.eu/events/uc8tr...
More at trialsnet.eu/events/uc7tr... and trialsnet.eu/events/uc8tr...
July 18, 2025 at 7:11 AM
🚑 TrialsNet just completed 2 successful #B5G trials: Remote Proctoring & Smart Ambulance. #Healthcare 🏥
More at trialsnet.eu/events/uc7tr... and trialsnet.eu/events/uc8tr...
More at trialsnet.eu/events/uc7tr... and trialsnet.eu/events/uc8tr...
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🚀 Our consortium just wrapped up Plenary Meeting #8!
✓ Analysis of the work done,
✓ Planning of the next steps,
✓ Tiding of the partner collaboration.
More here 👉 trialsnet.eu/events/plena...
Thanks to CERTH for hosting the event!
✓ Analysis of the work done,
✓ Planning of the next steps,
✓ Tiding of the partner collaboration.
More here 👉 trialsnet.eu/events/plena...
Thanks to CERTH for hosting the event!
July 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🚀 Our consortium just wrapped up Plenary Meeting #8!
✓ Analysis of the work done,
✓ Planning of the next steps,
✓ Tiding of the partner collaboration.
More here 👉 trialsnet.eu/events/plena...
Thanks to CERTH for hosting the event!
✓ Analysis of the work done,
✓ Planning of the next steps,
✓ Tiding of the partner collaboration.
More here 👉 trialsnet.eu/events/plena...
Thanks to CERTH for hosting the event!
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TrialsNet #Newsletter #5 - Open Call special issue - is now available!
24 sub-projects participated in our large-scale trial activities. They are presented, reporting their overview, innovations brought, performed trials, and main results.
Find out more at zenodo.org/records/1574...
24 sub-projects participated in our large-scale trial activities. They are presented, reporting their overview, innovations brought, performed trials, and main results.
Find out more at zenodo.org/records/1574...
June 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
TrialsNet #Newsletter #5 - Open Call special issue - is now available!
24 sub-projects participated in our large-scale trial activities. They are presented, reporting their overview, innovations brought, performed trials, and main results.
Find out more at zenodo.org/records/1574...
24 sub-projects participated in our large-scale trial activities. They are presented, reporting their overview, innovations brought, performed trials, and main results.
Find out more at zenodo.org/records/1574...
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Funny thing is: tax wonks across the political spectrum agree on a swathe of pro-growth tax reforms. Adam Smith Institute and the IEA to the Resolution Foundation and IPPR. And Tax Policy Associates.
But politicians seem afraid to deliver it.
But politicians seem afraid to deliver it.
Tax Expert Dan Neidle: Why Wealth Taxes Will Backfire Spectacularly | IEA Interview
In this Institute of Economic Affairs Podcast Interview, IEA Executive Director Tom Clougherty interviews Dan Neidle, founder of Tax Policy Associates and on...
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June 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Funny thing is: tax wonks across the political spectrum agree on a swathe of pro-growth tax reforms. Adam Smith Institute and the IEA to the Resolution Foundation and IPPR. And Tax Policy Associates.
But politicians seem afraid to deliver it.
But politicians seem afraid to deliver it.
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The UK tax paradox:
1️⃣ The tax burden is at a post-war high, and 52% of us say we're over-taxed.
2️⃣ Yet the average UK worker paid less tax on their wages in 2024 than any previous year. And less than peers in the other big European countries.
How can both be true?
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1️⃣ The tax burden is at a post-war high, and 52% of us say we're over-taxed.
2️⃣ Yet the average UK worker paid less tax on their wages in 2024 than any previous year. And less than peers in the other big European countries.
How can both be true?
🧵
June 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The UK tax paradox:
1️⃣ The tax burden is at a post-war high, and 52% of us say we're over-taxed.
2️⃣ Yet the average UK worker paid less tax on their wages in 2024 than any previous year. And less than peers in the other big European countries.
How can both be true?
🧵
1️⃣ The tax burden is at a post-war high, and 52% of us say we're over-taxed.
2️⃣ Yet the average UK worker paid less tax on their wages in 2024 than any previous year. And less than peers in the other big European countries.
How can both be true?
🧵
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The first electronic stored-program computer, the Small-Scale Experimental Machine, known as 'Baby' - though it wasn't very small - ran its first program #OTD 1948 at the University of Manchester. It was built by Max Newman, Freddie Williams, Tom Kilburn and Geoff Tootill.
June 21, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The first electronic stored-program computer, the Small-Scale Experimental Machine, known as 'Baby' - though it wasn't very small - ran its first program #OTD 1948 at the University of Manchester. It was built by Max Newman, Freddie Williams, Tom Kilburn and Geoff Tootill.
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Carl Sagan in 1986 on the problems with media and science literacy.
June 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Carl Sagan in 1986 on the problems with media and science literacy.
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We are excited to announce our contribution to the "Towards 6G Architecture: Key Concepts, Challenges, and Building Blocks" whitepaper! Discover the foundational elements for next-gen connectivity. Read more:
trialsnet.eu/news/archwhi...
trialsnet.eu/news/archwhi...
June 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM
We are excited to announce our contribution to the "Towards 6G Architecture: Key Concepts, Challenges, and Building Blocks" whitepaper! Discover the foundational elements for next-gen connectivity. Read more:
trialsnet.eu/news/archwhi...
trialsnet.eu/news/archwhi...
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Trials of the UCs of the Madrid Cluster (UC1, 6, and 10) have successfully been executed at the Movistar Arena, on March 16th. 5G SA technology was used on millimetric waves (26GHz). Time to analyse results and disseminate them to stakeholders!
Find out more at trialsnet.eu/event/trialM...
Find out more at trialsnet.eu/event/trialM...
March 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Trials of the UCs of the Madrid Cluster (UC1, 6, and 10) have successfully been executed at the Movistar Arena, on March 16th. 5G SA technology was used on millimetric waves (26GHz). Time to analyse results and disseminate them to stakeholders!
Find out more at trialsnet.eu/event/trialM...
Find out more at trialsnet.eu/event/trialM...
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✈️ Autonomous baggage handling success! TrialsNet UC3 at ATH airport by WINGS showcased AGVs, Digital Twins & 5G. Pushing the boundaries of smart airport ops! #AirportTech #5G #Innovation #DigitalTwin
More at trialsnet.eu/news/uc3trial/
More at trialsnet.eu/news/uc3trial/
March 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM
✈️ Autonomous baggage handling success! TrialsNet UC3 at ATH airport by WINGS showcased AGVs, Digital Twins & 5G. Pushing the boundaries of smart airport ops! #AirportTech #5G #Innovation #DigitalTwin
More at trialsnet.eu/news/uc3trial/
More at trialsnet.eu/news/uc3trial/
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Europe's 1st full 5G SA mmWave demo! 🇪🇺 Ericsson & Telefónica ready at the Movistar Arena. 🏀 Join us March 16th for UC1, UC6, UC10 trials during two basketball games! 🔗: trialsnet.eu #5G #mmWave #5TONIC #SNSJU
March 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Europe's 1st full 5G SA mmWave demo! 🇪🇺 Ericsson & Telefónica ready at the Movistar Arena. 🏀 Join us March 16th for UC1, UC6, UC10 trials during two basketball games! 🔗: trialsnet.eu #5G #mmWave #5TONIC #SNSJU
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We will be present at the MWC showcasing two demos related to the use cases implemented by the project: UC12 and UC13!
TrialsNet will be at Italian Pavilion / HALL 7 stand 7D83
Find out more at: trialsnet.eu/events/MWC25/
#MWC25
TrialsNet will be at Italian Pavilion / HALL 7 stand 7D83
Find out more at: trialsnet.eu/events/MWC25/
#MWC25
February 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We will be present at the MWC showcasing two demos related to the use cases implemented by the project: UC12 and UC13!
TrialsNet will be at Italian Pavilion / HALL 7 stand 7D83
Find out more at: trialsnet.eu/events/MWC25/
#MWC25
TrialsNet will be at Italian Pavilion / HALL 7 stand 7D83
Find out more at: trialsnet.eu/events/MWC25/
#MWC25
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iCNC invites manufacturing professionals, technology enthusiasts, and industry leaders to join its Trial Event (13/03, at CNC Solutions, Peania, Greece).
Find out more at trialsnet.eu/news/CNCtrial/
Register for the event at www.linkedin.com/events/72982...
Find out more at trialsnet.eu/news/CNCtrial/
Register for the event at www.linkedin.com/events/72982...
February 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
iCNC invites manufacturing professionals, technology enthusiasts, and industry leaders to join its Trial Event (13/03, at CNC Solutions, Peania, Greece).
Find out more at trialsnet.eu/news/CNCtrial/
Register for the event at www.linkedin.com/events/72982...
Find out more at trialsnet.eu/news/CNCtrial/
Register for the event at www.linkedin.com/events/72982...
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Listen and repost the link please. People need to hear this.
Gov JB Pritzker's speech is a shining example of how every democratic politician should respond to the Trump administration dismantling of the US constitution.
Listen and follow the call to arms.
youtu.be/hS66O1C7Gp4?...
Gov JB Pritzker's speech is a shining example of how every democratic politician should respond to the Trump administration dismantling of the US constitution.
Listen and follow the call to arms.
youtu.be/hS66O1C7Gp4?...
Gov. Pritzker SLAMS Trump and Musk in closing remarks of State of the State address
YouTube video by NBC Chicago
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February 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Listen and repost the link please. People need to hear this.
Gov JB Pritzker's speech is a shining example of how every democratic politician should respond to the Trump administration dismantling of the US constitution.
Listen and follow the call to arms.
youtu.be/hS66O1C7Gp4?...
Gov JB Pritzker's speech is a shining example of how every democratic politician should respond to the Trump administration dismantling of the US constitution.
Listen and follow the call to arms.
youtu.be/hS66O1C7Gp4?...
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Lie after lie has been told this week about how the Ukraine war started, from the Kremlin and the White House.
Here's our News Agents video essay which explains the truth, and spells out why Trump clings so close to Putin and lives in his warped reality.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cufM...
Here's our News Agents video essay which explains the truth, and spells out why Trump clings so close to Putin and lives in his warped reality.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cufM...
Ukraine War: The New Trump & Putin Axis Explained
YouTube video by The News Agents
www.youtube.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Lie after lie has been told this week about how the Ukraine war started, from the Kremlin and the White House.
Here's our News Agents video essay which explains the truth, and spells out why Trump clings so close to Putin and lives in his warped reality.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cufM...
Here's our News Agents video essay which explains the truth, and spells out why Trump clings so close to Putin and lives in his warped reality.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cufM...
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🚀 Exciting news! Our project contributed to the White Paper 6G KPIs - Definitions and Target Values, shaping the future of 6G performance metrics!
Read more: trialsnet.eu/news/KPI6G/
Read more: trialsnet.eu/news/KPI6G/
February 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🚀 Exciting news! Our project contributed to the White Paper 6G KPIs - Definitions and Target Values, shaping the future of 6G performance metrics!
Read more: trialsnet.eu/news/KPI6G/
Read more: trialsnet.eu/news/KPI6G/
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TrialsNet and its UC10 - Immersive fan engagement have been presented at a seminar by YBVR at the @ucm.es. This was also an opportunity to involve students in the final trial. Find out more at:
trialsnet.eu/news/uc10ucm/
trialsnet.eu/news/uc10ucm/
TrialsNet and UC10 (Immersive fan engagement) presented at the UCM
The TriasNet project and UC10 - Immersive fan engagement have been presented in a seminar at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
trialsnet.eu
December 3, 2024 at 11:04 AM
TrialsNet and its UC10 - Immersive fan engagement have been presented at a seminar by YBVR at the @ucm.es. This was also an opportunity to involve students in the final trial. Find out more at:
trialsnet.eu/news/uc10ucm/
trialsnet.eu/news/uc10ucm/
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Ericsson explains their activity in TrialsNet, at the Imagine Live 2024 event in Madrid last week.
youtu.be/uy4BYsyX2wM
youtu.be/uy4BYsyX2wM
Ericsson demo at Imagine Live 2024
YouTube video by TrialsNet
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December 5, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Ericsson explains their activity in TrialsNet, at the Imagine Live 2024 event in Madrid last week.
youtu.be/uy4BYsyX2wM
youtu.be/uy4BYsyX2wM
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TrialsNet participated in the recording of a podcast organized by SNS ICE entitled “Lessons learned hosting vertical experiments from the perspective of 5G/6G experimental facilities”. Find out more at trialsnet.eu/news/snsicep...
SNS ICE Podcast - Lessons learned hosting vertical experiments from the perspective of 5G/6G experimental facilities
TrialsNet participated in the recording of an SNS ICE Podcast on Lessons learned hosting vertical experiments from the perspective of 5G/6G experimental facilities.
trialsnet.eu
December 5, 2024 at 5:27 PM
TrialsNet participated in the recording of a podcast organized by SNS ICE entitled “Lessons learned hosting vertical experiments from the perspective of 5G/6G experimental facilities”. Find out more at trialsnet.eu/news/snsicep...
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Submitting D2.3 - Final design of Platforms and Networks solutions - together with previous D6.2, TrialsNet reached Milestone 5 - Preliminary use cases results evaluation and Platform and Network solutions final phase.
You can find D2.3 here:
zenodo.org/records/1451...
You can find D2.3 here:
zenodo.org/records/1451...
December 18, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Submitting D2.3 - Final design of Platforms and Networks solutions - together with previous D6.2, TrialsNet reached Milestone 5 - Preliminary use cases results evaluation and Platform and Network solutions final phase.
You can find D2.3 here:
zenodo.org/records/1451...
You can find D2.3 here:
zenodo.org/records/1451...
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Join the Workshop by 6G4Society and TRIALSNET on Objective and Subjective Approaches to Key Value Indicators - Sharing methodological approaches and evaluation instruments.
Info trialsnet.eu/events/KVIwo...
Registration: 6g4society.eu/event/6g4soc...
See you there!
Info trialsnet.eu/events/KVIwo...
Registration: 6g4society.eu/event/6g4soc...
See you there!
January 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Join the Workshop by 6G4Society and TRIALSNET on Objective and Subjective Approaches to Key Value Indicators - Sharing methodological approaches and evaluation instruments.
Info trialsnet.eu/events/KVIwo...
Registration: 6g4society.eu/event/6g4soc...
See you there!
Info trialsnet.eu/events/KVIwo...
Registration: 6g4society.eu/event/6g4soc...
See you there!
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The "6G4Society & TrialsNet Workshop: Objective and Subjective Approaches to Key Value Indicators - Sharing methodological approaches and evaluation instruments" is about to start, don't miss it!
Join the Workshop by 6G4Society and TRIALSNET on Objective and Subjective Approaches to Key Value Indicators - Sharing methodological approaches and evaluation instruments.
Info trialsnet.eu/events/KVIwo...
Registration: 6g4society.eu/event/6g4soc...
See you there!
Info trialsnet.eu/events/KVIwo...
Registration: 6g4society.eu/event/6g4soc...
See you there!
February 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The "6G4Society & TrialsNet Workshop: Objective and Subjective Approaches to Key Value Indicators - Sharing methodological approaches and evaluation instruments" is about to start, don't miss it!