3.10.2000: First HIIT Industrial Advisory Board meeting held
Tue, 03.10.2000
The Industrial Advisory Board of HIIT had its first meeting. Dr. Veikko Hara from Sonera Corporation was elected as the Chair of the IAB.
1.9.2000: UbiServices and Sarcous projects launch
Fri, 01.09.2000
The two first projects in the Fuego program (UbiServices, Sarcous) were commenced. Industrial partners of the projects include Nokia, Sonera, and Alma Media.
19.6.2000: First meeting of HIIT Board; prof. Antti Räisänen chosen as chair
Mon, 19.06.2000
The HIIT Board had its first meeting. Professor Antti Räisänen of HUT was elected as its Chair.
8.5.2000: Deep Computing project receives Academy of Finland funding
Mon, 08.05.2000
The Academy of Finland awarded 3-year basic research funding for the Deep Computing project led by Prof. Henry Tirri.
4.5.2000: Media Convergence Core project gets funding from TEKES
Thu, 04.05.2000
TEKES decided to fund the Core project of the Media Convergence program. Participating companies are Ericsson, Sonera, Elisa Communications (HPY), Sanoma-WSOY, Alma Media and Finnish Broadcasting Company.