The EGI blog - Policy category

I wandered lonely as a cloud...

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:25:00 GMT

Last week Gartner released a report on Cloud Computing that identified five trends that would impact the Cloud Computing strategies over the next few years. As EGI finialises its future straetgy to support its research communities, how aligned is it to the trends taking place in the commerical world?

EGI Sustainability – Clearer Skies

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:22:00 GMT

Over the last year, there have been numerous discussions, meetings, articles and reports trying to address the complex issue of EGI sustainability. The latest installment of this multi-facet activity, took place in a full-day workshop “Sustaining ...

Seeking new horizons: EGI’s role for 2020

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:33:00 GMT

Over the last three months the EGI has been reflecting on its strategy as Europe moves towards the ambitious aims outlined in the European Commission's Europe 2020 vision. Following review and feedback from the EGI-InSPIRE Project Management Board, the EGI Strategy is now available for your feedback and comment.

Report from e-IRG Workshop (12-13 October 2011)

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:23:00 GMT

Last 12-13 October, I attended the e-IRG workshop held in Poznan (Poland). This event is organised twice a year and is hosted by the member state holding the EU Presidency which rotates every six months. For those not familiar with the e-IRG ...

Exploring Business Models to Sustain EGI

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:00:13 GMT

Key components of a business model and how it could directly apply to EGI's long-term sustainability strategy.

Understanding costs of e-Infrastructures

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:44:00 GMT

E-Infrastructures for scientific computing are recognised to have a strategic role in supporting innovation in Europe and improve competitiveness. Their importance for the next decade is also reinforced by the European strategic policies through the Digital Agenda for Europe. For this reason, EGI.eu joined a consortium of four organisations and submitted a project proposal called e-FISCAL to investigate the matter. The scope of the project is to analyse costs of the e-Infrastructure, compare them with equivalent commercial leased or on-demand offerings and provide an evaluation report.

Horizon 2020 - a new dawn for e-Infrastructures?

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:15:02 GMT

In my previous blog I wrote about the Common Strategic Framework Programme (CSF) and its significance. Well, I’m back with some updates on the official new name, some budget figures, and the elements of the new Programme and the latest developments about post 2013 Structural Funds.

EGI in a Virtual World

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:32:00 GMT

Why virtualisation? Simple, in order to meet the demand of new user communities with diverse requirements, EGI needs to improve the flexibility and efficiency of the infrastructure and empower virtual research communities with direct control on the service environments they offer to their end-users.

How strategic is Common Strategic Framework for EGI?

Mon, 30 May 2011 15:32:00 GMT

Many people are asking what will happen after the current EU research, innovation programmes and related funding schemes end in 2013?

Networking for beginners

Wed, 18 May 2011 12:46:00 GMT

by Manisha Lalloo, e-ScienceTalk This week I’ve been in Prague for TNC2011 – the TERENA Networking Conference. As someone who takes my internet connection very much for granted, the world of networking is fairly new to me, and I’m still ...