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July 1, 2015
Working towards a European open science cloud

Last week, CERN hosted an event to discuss ongoing efforts to develop a ‘European open science cloud’. The aim of this work is to bring public research organizations and e‐infrastructures together with commercial cloud-computing suppliers to build a common platform offering a range of services to Europe’s research communities.

June 3, 2015
What is a knowledge economy?

The 'knowledge economy' holds great promise for developing nations in Africa, but the right ICT infrastructures need to be in place to ensure no one is left behind. In a world where fast access to information is vital, internet availability rules.

February 4, 2015
Developing cutting-edge ICT systems through public-private partnership

CERN openlab is a unique public-private partnership between CERN and leading ICT companies. Founded in 2001 to develop the innovative ICT systems needed to cope with the unprecedented computing challenges of the Large Hadron Collider, CERN openlab unites science and industry at the cutting edge of research and innovation.

CERN openlab recently entered its fifth phase, which will run until the end of 2017. Now, for the first time in its history, it has extended beyond the CERN community to include other major European and international research laboratories. 

November 19, 2014
Cloudscape Brazil 2014 sets the scene for an EU-Brazil common ICT market for research and business development

Cloudscape Brazil 2014 was held on 20 October 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event took a practical look at some of the major barriers to the adoption of cloud computing, exploring pathways for closer collaboration between Brazil and Europe on issues of common interest. High on the agenda was the ambition to shape cloud developments in Brazil and Europe by bringing insights into both current market trends and the challenges slowing down mainstream adoption, as well as into the cloud services and best practices to address them.

April 11, 2011
Invitation for participation of ICT Proposers' Day, 19th - 20th of May 2011

Dear all,

We invite you to register for participation in the ICT Proposers' Day 2011 event through this website.

March 9, 2011
Opinion - The philosophy of Ubuntu

South Africa is increasing its investment into ICT, science and technology. The scientific coordinator of the South African Development Community (SADC) took time out to tell iSGTW how he achieves this and the future challenges he faces.

January 28, 2011
eChallenges Call for Papers, Florence, Italy, Deadline: 28 Feb

The eChallenges e-2011 Conference & Exhibition will take place in Florence, Italy, from 26 - 28 October 2011. This is the twenty-first in a series of Annual Conferences supported by the European Commission, which regularly attracts over 600 delegates from leading commercial, government and research organizations around the world; to share knowledge and experience, lessons learnt and good practice.