European Cloud Initiative to give Europe a global lead in the data-driven economy
European Cloud Initiative to give Europe a global lead in the data-driven economy
09 May 2016
Modified: 14 December 2017
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Europe is the largest producer of scientific data in the world, but insufficient and fragmented infrastructure means this 'big data' is not being exploited to its full potential.
By bolstering and interconnecting existing research infrastructure, the Commission plans to create a new European Open Science Cloud that will offer Europe's 1.7 million researchers and 70 million science and technology professionals a virtual environment to store, share and re-use their data across disciplines and borders.
More information: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-1408_en.htm
Updated: 14 December 2017