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Spanish technology company BQ announces that their new Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone will be the first European Galileo-ready smartphone to hit the market.

In anticipation of the planned launch of Galileo Initial Services later this year, the European GNSS Agency (GSA) welcomes the first European Galileo-ready smartphone. The Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone, produced by the Spanish technology company BQ, is based on the Galileo-supported Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, with Galileo capability accessible via a software update to be released in Q4 2016.

This news follows on the heels of the June 21 announcement by US-based Qualcomm that the company was adding support for Galileo across its Snapdragon processor and modern portfolios for smartphone, computing, automotive and IoT applications. Qualcomm Technologies is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies.

“Location Based Services (LBS) are undoubtedly the largest GNSS market segment, both in terms of number of devices and revenue potential, and thus are a strategic target for the GSA. I am glad to see Galileo is now starting to take-off in the smartphone arena,” says GSA Executive Director, Carlo des Dorides.

As a result of the uptake of Galileo by these two global technology leaders, EU citizens will be able to benefit from the improved location performance that Europe’s very own GNSS programme provides.
“The key to Galileo’s success in this market is to ensure its uptake by LBS device manufacturers. We are excited that a European smartphone manufacturer is  pioneering the use of Galileo for enhanced LBS solutions,” added GSA Head of Market Development, Gian Gherardo Calini.

It is a great privilege for BQ to be one of the first in the world to offer Galileo in our devices,” says BQ Assistant General Manager, Rodrigo del Prado. “This is a clear demonstration of Europe’s robust technological capabilities.”

“Qualcomm is pleased to have worked with BQ, the GSA and the European Commission on the Aquaris X5 Plus and the key milestone that Galileo support within the device represents. Accurate, reliable, and rapid position location is an important part of the mobile experience. Users will not only benefit from more accurate and faster position location, but also a powerful range of features enabled by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor,” says Roberto Di Pietro, Vice President of Business Development at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

The next-generation Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone comes equipped with a 3,200 mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 Octa Core processor, up to 1.8 GHz and an Adreno 510 graphic processor of up to 550 MHz. It features a 16 Mpx back camera, Sony IMX298 sensor, f/2.0 dual tone flash and phase detection focus, along with a Sony IMX219 sensor-equipped 8 Mpx front camera. The phone offers 4K video recording, video stabiliser, fingerprint scanner and NFC.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

Spanish technology company BQ announces that their new Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone will be the first European Galileo-ready smartphone to hit the market.

In anticipation of the planned launch of Galileo Initial Services later this year, the European GNSS Agency (GSA) welcomes the first European Galileo-ready smartphone. The Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone, produced by the Spanish technology company BQ, is based on the Galileo-supported Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, with Galileo capability accessible via a software update to be released in Q4 2016.

This news follows on the heels of the June 21 announcement by US-based Qualcomm that the company was adding support for Galileo across its Snapdragon processor and modern portfolios for smartphone, computing, automotive and IoT applications. Qualcomm Technologies is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies.

“Location Based Services (LBS) are undoubtedly the largest GNSS market segment, both in terms of number of devices and revenue potential, and thus are a strategic target for the GSA. I am glad to see Galileo is now starting to take-off in the smartphone arena,” says GSA Executive Director, Carlo des Dorides.

As a result of the uptake of Galileo by these two global technology leaders, EU citizens will be able to benefit from the improved location performance that Europe’s very own GNSS programme provides.
“The key to Galileo’s success in this market is to ensure its uptake by LBS device manufacturers. We are excited that a European smartphone manufacturer is  pioneering the use of Galileo for enhanced LBS solutions,” added GSA Head of Market Development, Gian Gherardo Calini.

It is a great privilege for BQ to be one of the first in the world to offer Galileo in our devices,” says BQ Assistant General Manager, Rodrigo del Prado. “This is a clear demonstration of Europe’s robust technological capabilities.”

“Qualcomm is pleased to have worked with BQ, the GSA and the European Commission on the Aquaris X5 Plus and the key milestone that Galileo support within the device represents. Accurate, reliable, and rapid position location is an important part of the mobile experience. Users will not only benefit from more accurate and faster position location, but also a powerful range of features enabled by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor,” says Roberto Di Pietro, Vice President of Business Development at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

The next-generation Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone comes equipped with a 3,200 mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 Octa Core processor, up to 1.8 GHz and an Adreno 510 graphic processor of up to 550 MHz. It features a 16 Mpx back camera, Sony IMX298 sensor, f/2.0 dual tone flash and phase detection focus, along with a Sony IMX219 sensor-equipped 8 Mpx front camera. The phone offers 4K video recording, video stabiliser, fingerprint scanner and NFC.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

Spanish technology company BQ announces that their new Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone will be the first European Galileo-ready smartphone to hit the market.

In anticipation of the planned launch of Galileo Initial Services later this year, the European GNSS Agency (GSA) welcomes the first European Galileo-ready smartphone. The Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone, produced by the Spanish technology company BQ, is based on the Galileo-supported Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, with Galileo capability accessible via a software update to be released in Q4 2016.

This news follows on the heels of the June 21 announcement by US-based Qualcomm that the company was adding support for Galileo across its Snapdragon processor and modern portfolios for smartphone, computing, automotive and IoT applications. Qualcomm Technologies is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies.

“Location Based Services (LBS) are undoubtedly the largest GNSS market segment, both in terms of number of devices and revenue potential, and thus are a strategic target for the GSA. I am glad to see Galileo is now starting to take-off in the smartphone arena,” says GSA Executive Director, Carlo des Dorides.

As a result of the uptake of Galileo by these two global technology leaders, EU citizens will be able to benefit from the improved location performance that Europe’s very own GNSS programme provides.
“The key to Galileo’s success in this market is to ensure its uptake by LBS device manufacturers. We are excited that a European smartphone manufacturer is  pioneering the use of Galileo for enhanced LBS solutions,” added GSA Head of Market Development, Gian Gherardo Calini.

It is a great privilege for BQ to be one of the first in the world to offer Galileo in our devices,” says BQ Assistant General Manager, Rodrigo del Prado. “This is a clear demonstration of Europe’s robust technological capabilities.”

“Qualcomm is pleased to have worked with BQ, the GSA and the European Commission on the Aquaris X5 Plus and the key milestone that Galileo support within the device represents. Accurate, reliable, and rapid position location is an important part of the mobile experience. Users will not only benefit from more accurate and faster position location, but also a powerful range of features enabled by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor,” says Roberto Di Pietro, Vice President of Business Development at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

The next-generation Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone comes equipped with a 3,200 mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 Octa Core processor, up to 1.8 GHz and an Adreno 510 graphic processor of up to 550 MHz. It features a 16 Mpx back camera, Sony IMX298 sensor, f/2.0 dual tone flash and phase detection focus, along with a Sony IMX219 sensor-equipped 8 Mpx front camera. The phone offers 4K video recording, video stabiliser, fingerprint scanner and NFC.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

Spanish technology company BQ announces that their new Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone will be the first European Galileo-ready smartphone to hit the market.

In anticipation of the planned launch of Galileo Initial Services later this year, the European GNSS Agency (GSA) welcomes the first European Galileo-ready smartphone. The Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone, produced by the Spanish technology company BQ, is based on the Galileo-supported Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, with Galileo capability accessible via a software update to be released in Q4 2016.

This news follows on the heels of the June 21 announcement by US-based Qualcomm that the company was adding support for Galileo across its Snapdragon processor and modern portfolios for smartphone, computing, automotive and IoT applications. Qualcomm Technologies is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies.

“Location Based Services (LBS) are undoubtedly the largest GNSS market segment, both in terms of number of devices and revenue potential, and thus are a strategic target for the GSA. I am glad to see Galileo is now starting to take-off in the smartphone arena,” says GSA Executive Director, Carlo des Dorides.

As a result of the uptake of Galileo by these two global technology leaders, EU citizens will be able to benefit from the improved location performance that Europe’s very own GNSS programme provides.
“The key to Galileo’s success in this market is to ensure its uptake by LBS device manufacturers. We are excited that a European smartphone manufacturer is  pioneering the use of Galileo for enhanced LBS solutions,” added GSA Head of Market Development, Gian Gherardo Calini.

It is a great privilege for BQ to be one of the first in the world to offer Galileo in our devices,” says BQ Assistant General Manager, Rodrigo del Prado. “This is a clear demonstration of Europe’s robust technological capabilities.”

“Qualcomm is pleased to have worked with BQ, the GSA and the European Commission on the Aquaris X5 Plus and the key milestone that Galileo support within the device represents. Accurate, reliable, and rapid position location is an important part of the mobile experience. Users will not only benefit from more accurate and faster position location, but also a powerful range of features enabled by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor,” says Roberto Di Pietro, Vice President of Business Development at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

The next-generation Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone comes equipped with a 3,200 mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 Octa Core processor, up to 1.8 GHz and an Adreno 510 graphic processor of up to 550 MHz. It features a 16 Mpx back camera, Sony IMX298 sensor, f/2.0 dual tone flash and phase detection focus, along with a Sony IMX219 sensor-equipped 8 Mpx front camera. The phone offers 4K video recording, video stabiliser, fingerprint scanner and NFC.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

Organizace Space Generation Advisory Council otevřela soutěže pro studenty a mladé profesionály. Odměnou pro vítěze je cesta na Space Generation Congress a Mezinárodní astronautický kongres, které se budou konat na konci září v mexické Guadalajaře. Soutěže jsou otevřeny až do druhé poloviny července.

The first official release of the Galileo Open Service Signal-in-Space Operational Status Definition Document is geared towards Galileo receiver manufacturers and is intended to serve as a guide to the use of the various SIS health indicators for implementation of robust navigation systems.

The European Commission and the European GNSS Agency (GSA) announce the publication of the first official release of the Galileo Open Service Signal-in-Space Operational Status Definition document (OS SIS OSD v1.1). The release is a follow-up to a preliminary document issued last year for public consultation (OS SIS ISD, v1.0) and incorporates numerous improvements suggested by the user community during the consultation process.

OS SIS OSD v1.1 complements the Galileo Open Service Signal-in-Space Interface Control Document (OS SIS ICD v1.2, 2015) by describing the encoding and use of the SIS Status for the OS. The SIS Status, or the operational status of the OS SIS broadcast by each Galileo satellite, determines the applicability of the minimum performance level of services defined in the Galileo Open Service – Service Definition Document (OS SDD), which will be published later this year.

The OS SIS OSD, which is specifically targeted towards Galileo receiver manufacturers, is meant to serve as a guide to using the various SIS health indicators for implementation of robust navigation systems.

The Galileo OS SIS OSD v1.1 document can be downloaded here.

The support of the European Space Agency (ESA) in the preparation of this document is gratefully acknowledged.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

The first official release of the Galileo Open Service Signal-in-Space Operational Status Definition Document is geared towards Galileo receiver manufacturers and is intended to serve as a guide to the use of the various SIS health indicators for implementation of robust navigation systems.

The European Commission and the European GNSS Agency (GSA) announce the publication of the first official release of the Galileo Open Service Signal-in-Space Operational Status Definition document (OS SIS OSD v1.1). The release is a follow-up to a preliminary document issued last year for public consultation (OS SIS ISD, v1.0) and incorporates numerous improvements suggested by the user community during the consultation process.

OS SIS OSD v1.1 complements the Galileo Open Service Signal-in-Space Interface Control Document (OS SIS ICD v1.2, 2015) by describing the encoding and use of the SIS Status for the OS. The SIS Status, or the operational status of the OS SIS broadcast by each Galileo satellite, determines the applicability of the minimum performance level of services defined in the Galileo Open Service – Service Definition Document (OS SDD), which will be published later this year.

The OS SIS OSD, which is specifically targeted towards Galileo receiver manufacturers, is meant to serve as a guide to using the various SIS health indicators for implementation of robust navigation systems.

The Galileo OS SIS OSD v1.1 document can be downloaded here.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

The first official release of the Galileo Open Service Signal-in-Space Operational Status Definition Document is geared towards Galileo receiver manufacturers and is intended to serve as a guide to the use of the various SIS health indicators for implementation of robust navigation systems.

The European Commission and the European GNSS Agency (GSA) announce the publication of the first official release of the Galileo Open Service Signal-in-Space Operational Status Definition document (OS SIS OSD v1.1). The release is a follow-up to a preliminary document issued last year for public consultation (OS SIS ISD, v1.0) and incorporates numerous improvements suggested by the user community during the consultation process.

OS SIS OSD v1.1 complements the Galileo Open Service Signal-in-Space Interface Control Document (OS SIS ICD v1.2, 2015) by describing the encoding and use of the SIS Status for the OS. The SIS Status, or the operational status of the OS SIS broadcast by each Galileo satellite, determines the applicability of the minimum performance level of services defined in the Galileo Open Service – Service Definition Document (OS SDD), which will be published later this year.

The OS SIS OSD, which is specifically targeted towards Galileo receiver manufacturers, is meant to serve as a guide to using the various SIS health indicators for implementation of robust navigation systems.

The Galileo OS SIS OSD v1.1 document can be downloaded here.

The support of the European Space Agency (ESA) in the preparation of this document is gratefully acknowledged.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

Knowledge, innovation and business support serve as the springboard for Galileo and EGNOS.

With Galileo Initial Services set to launch later this year, positioning the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) downstream market to take full advantage of the programme continues to be a hot topic. Here the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is taking the lead, working with the European Commission, to support the development of a sustainable GNSS downstream market by fostering European GNSS adoption.

Speaking at a recent workshop hosted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), GSA Head of Market Development Gian Gherardo Calini discussed how innovation drives downstream space activities and what the GSA is doing to support this. According to Calini, the key drivers for innovation in GNSS include information, knowledge exchange, the generation of new business ideas, direct support to new technology adoption, research and development (R&D) technology and a robust policy framework.

“Education drives tomorrow’s innovation, building cutting-edge competences in European GNSS, cross-fertilising the skills and strengthening European industry’s position in the global market,” he says. “The GSA believes that education in European GNSS is key to ensuring the success of Galileo and EGNOS.”

“In the downstream space domain, European GNSS – Galileo and EGNOS – can be a major game changer, representing a catalyst to ignite evolution in the GNSS industry, service provision, application development and technological advances,” adds Greg Sadlier of London Economics, also speaking at the event. “Through education, capacity building and knowledge transfer, the GSA is raising awareness of the opportunities offered by European GNSS and how all segments, from Aviation to the Internet of Things, can benefit from the guidance and resources provided by the GSA to turn research into innovative market opportunities, and economic growth.”

In support of this push to raise awareness about European GNSS, the GSA has been actively involved in the promotion of a number of tools and projects. For example, the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)-funded GENIUS project supported and nurtured a network of universities and research institutions active in the provision of GNSS training in the area of satellite navigation technologies, applications and services. The project laid the foundation for the development of pan-European collaborations that enabled technology transfer between universities, research institutes and industry.

Likewise, the Horizon 2020-funded E-KnoT project is focused on strengthening the interaction between three areas: education, research and industry in Europe. It is leveraging on past activities already undertaken in the field in order to strengthen this European GNSS knowledge triangle. The end result will be a solid network for the creation of a critical mass involving relevant actors coming together to support the development of Europe’s economy.

Building businesses

“Once the proper skills are established, we need to support the actual entrepreneur, SME or business by making proper market knowledge readily available,” says Calini. “On this point, the GSA is leading the way with its GNSS Market Report, which is recognised worldwide as a comprehensive source of knowledge and information on the GNSS global market.” The report, which is available for download free of charge, not only covers the GNSS market in general, but also provides market segment specific analysis.

In addition to the Market Report, the GSA is also involved in an array of activities aimed at providing support to European businesses leveraging the power of GNSS. For example, the agency helps European industry carve out a share of the lucrative Asian market via such international knowledge exchange initiatives as GNSS Asia and the BELS project. It also sponsors numerous contests and awards aimed at stimulating innovation, including the GSA Special Prize, part of the annual European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC). The GSA Special Prize supports the best ideas and applications that utilise Galileo’s Initial Services and the power of a multi-constellation environment to provide new and more robust benefits to the end-user.

Support for adoption, e.g. by key players in the downstream market value chain, is also very important, especially for central actors like chipset and receiver manufacturers. As a result of the GSA’s commitment to supporting innovation and helping companies take their ideas to commercialisation, such as through the Horizon 2020 programme and Fundamental Elements initiative, 17 chipset and receiver manufacturers already adopted Galileo this year, up from just 3 in 2010 – now representing more than 95 % of the total global supply.

“Here I can say with confidence that the GSA is in the driver’s seat with our foot firmly on the innovation accelerator,” concludes Calini.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

Knowledge, innovation and business support serve as the springboard for Galileo and EGNOS.

With Galileo Initial Services set to launch later this year, positioning the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) downstream market to take full advantage of the programme continues to be a hot topic. Here the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is taking the lead, working with the European Commission, to support the development of a sustainable GNSS downstream market by fostering European GNSS adoption.

Speaking at a recent workshop hosted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), GSA Head of Market Development Gian Gherardo Calini discussed how innovation drives downstream space activities and what the GSA is doing to support this. According to Calini, the key drivers for innovation in GNSS include information, knowledge exchange, the generation of new business ideas, direct support to new technology adoption, research and development (R&D) technology and a robust policy framework.

“Education drives tomorrow’s innovation, building cutting-edge competences in European GNSS, cross-fertilising the skills and strengthening European industry’s position in the global market,” he says. “The GSA believes that education in European GNSS is key to ensuring the success of Galileo and EGNOS.”

“In the downstream space domain, European GNSS – Galileo and EGNOS – can be a major game changer, representing a catalyst to ignite evolution in the GNSS industry, service provision, application development and technological advances,” adds Greg Sadlier of London Economics, also speaking at the event. “Through education, capacity building and knowledge transfer, the GSA is raising awareness of the opportunities offered by European GNSS and how all segments, from Aviation to the Internet of Things, can benefit from the guidance and resources provided by the GSA to turn research into innovative market opportunities, and economic growth.”

In support of this push to raise awareness about European GNSS, the GSA has been actively involved in the promotion of a number of tools and projects. For example, the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)-funded GENIUS project supported and nurtured a network of universities and research institutions active in the provision of GNSS training in the area of satellite navigation technologies, applications and services. The project laid the foundation for the development of pan-European collaborations that enabled technology transfer between universities, research institutes and industry.

Likewise, the Horizon 2020-funded E-KnoT project is focused on strengthening the interaction between three areas: education, research and industry in Europe. It is leveraging on past activities already undertaken in the field in order to strengthen this European GNSS knowledge triangle. The end result will be a solid network for the creation of a critical mass involving relevant actors coming together to support the development of Europe’s economy.

Building businesses

“Once the proper skills are established, we need to support the actual entrepreneur, SME or business by making proper market knowledge readily available,” says Calini. “On this point, the GSA is leading the way with its GNSS Market Report, which is recognised worldwide as a comprehensive source of knowledge and information on the GNSS global market.” The report, which is available for download free of charge, not only covers the GNSS market in general, but also provides market segment specific analysis.

In addition to the Market Report, the GSA is also involved in an array of activities aimed at providing support to European businesses leveraging the power of GNSS. For example, the agency helps European industry carve out a share of the lucrative Asian market via such international knowledge exchange initiatives as GNSS Asia and the BELS project. It also sponsors numerous contests and awards aimed at stimulating innovation, including the GSA Special Prize, part of the annual European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC). The GSA Special Prize supports the best ideas and applications that utilise Galileo’s Initial Services and the power of a multi-constellation environment to provide new and more robust benefits to the end-user.

Support for adoption, e.g. by key players in the downstream market value chain, is also very important, especially for central actors like chipset and receiver manufacturers. As a result of the GSA’s commitment to supporting innovation and helping companies take their ideas to commercialisation, such as through the Horizon 2020 programme and Fundamental Elements initiative, 17 chipset and receiver manufacturers already adopted Galileo this year, up from just 3 in 2010 – now representing more than 95 % of the total global supply.

“Here I can say with confidence that the GSA is in the driver’s seat with our foot firmly on the innovation accelerator,” concludes Calini.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).