Microelectronics can be defined as "electronic devices manufactured using semiconducting materials". A chip is a "set of miniaturised electronic circuits composed of active discrete devices (transistors, diodes), passive devices (capacitors, resistors) and the interconnections between them,...

This study supports the European Commission in reporting on the implementation of the Digital Decade policy programme (DDPP), by assessing the EU's digital performance in the international context. The study benchmarks the EU against seven non-EU countries identified as digitalisation global...

The thematic scope of the study covers EU digital performance relative to the benchmark countries, with the analysis being framed according to the four cardinal points of the Digital Decade: (1) digital skills; (2) digital infrastructure; (3) the digital transformation of businesses; and (4)...

The pervasive adoption of digital payment systems globally is a crucial development, shaping the financial landscapes of diverse nations. However, this surge in adoption has precipitated a concerning rise in cybercrimes. This prompts users to reassess preferred payment modes and occasionally...