Cloud Power

Cloud computing refers to the processing and storage of your data, on computers and data centres based away from your own premises. Simply put, both users and developers can do more with less, by obtaining access to more computing power whilst reducing the costs of their IT investment. Entrepreneurial SMEs seize these benefits to innovate, to reach wider markets, and to become more competitive. For European governments, cloud computing offers the potential to reduce costs in a time of economic constraints while making data more easily accessible to citizens. Take a look at our Cloud Knowledge Center to get a quick overview of the key white papers, speeches, videos and case studies related to cloud computing. Additionally, take a look at the blog posts below for expert views on the cloud market in Europe.

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Irish cloud-based solution helps make the internet a safer place

Irish cloud-based solution helps make the internet a safer place

Ruud de Jonge, Director Technical Audience Evangelism & Startups, Western Europe - 07 May 2012

In this case study, you can read about Global Business Register (GBR) and their cloud-based solution that aims to make the internet a safer place. Global Business Register (GBR) is an Irish company that in a short space of time has successfully deployed its online identity management products and services across Europe, the USA and is now expanding into other world regions. ...

Mark Lange

Optimizing public sector services in the Azores Archipelago with cloud computing

Mark Lange, Senior Policy Counsel - 30 April 2012

Small businesses can provide valuable solutions to the Public Sector, as Portuguese SME CaveDigital has demonstrated since 2005. Its 8 employees are committed to increasing the value of their clients’ technological investments by offering cloud-based solutions. Based in Portugal, their operations have extended across Europe, and North and Latin America since they formed 12 years. CaveDigital reaches...

Mark Lange

Helping SMEs increase their productivity with cloud computing

Mark Lange, Senior Policy Counsel - 29 March 2012 | 1 comment

NetIntegrate is a Swedish IAMCP partner (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) that provides cloud based solutions for SMEs. The 2 employees of NetIntegrate are committed to providing customers the piece of the digital communications puzzle that allows them to shift focus from ICT maintenance to business processes, thereby increasing levels of productivity.

Steria - eVoting Demonstration

Steria - eVoting Demonstration

Demos - 05 April 2012

Electronic voting can affect local, regional, federal and European institutions (political elections), companies (union elections, surveys), individuals (surveys). The target audience is broad and the remote vote can give a response to these multiple cases. Securing the vote and guaranteeing the reliability of results are fundamental success factors while implementing evoting solutions. Finally, the...

Logica - Showcasing IBOR

Logica - Showcasing IBOR

Demos - 05 April 2012

IBOR (Intergraal Beheer Publieke Ruimte) is an innovative smart control and management system for public areas. By remotely maintaining and controlling public infrastructure such as street lights, IBOR helps to save energy, decrease maintenance costs and reduce CO2 emissions. Delivered through the cloud, the tool is expected to help reduce urban area energy use by 25 to 40 per cent.

Unisys - Citizen Interaction Solution

Unisys - Citizen Interaction Solution

Demos - 04 April 2012

The Citizen Interaction Solution (CIS) is a case management tool for customer services on a multi-channel basis including in person, web, phone, email/facsimile and SMS. The solution is centered on the relationship between the organisation and its clients, being the front-end for the customer service and customer support. CIS targets the specific market set of Public Sector eGovernment multi-channel citizen...

Atomblock - Digital Distribution in the Cloud

Atomblock - Digital Distribution in the Cloud

Demos - 04 April 2012

Atomblock’s solution is designed to take away all the hard work involved in publishing and selling content  - such as video games – online.  With Atomblock, companies can become e-retailers in less than a week, complete with links to social media.  It is ideal for retailers who want to create online stores, but do not want invest in the time, cost and expertise themselves.

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