Special Paper on Cloud Computing: Portability and Interoperability
“Cloud Switching” and the free flow of data – portability and interoperability of software and data across cloud services When deciding how to implement and deploy cloud computing technologies, enterprises must consider how easy it will be to access and move software and data components to adapt to current and future needs. This document outlines […]
Symposium on the promise and challenge of cloud computing for business and government
Teaching clouds to work and play together What you and the European Commission need to know and why When? 3 December 2015, 15 to 18 pm followed by a cocktail reception Where? Hotel Sofitel Brussels Europe, Place Jourdan 1, 1040 Brussels The European Commission has asked for your views on cloud computing and the collaborative […]
CJEU Schrems judgment: A threat to interoperability and the open Internet
On 6 October 2015, the Court of Justice of the European Union declared the European Commission’s Decision on the EU-US safe harbour arrangement invalid. The judgment is effective immediately. As a result, Safe Harbour no longer delivers legal certainty, and data transfers relying on it are at risk and could be questioned. Since its inception, […]
ECIS: European Commission takes right approach to nurturing digital growth
ECIS European Commission takes right approach to nurturing digital growth Digital Single Market report right to encourage free data flow across borders Restrictions on data flows or regionalised standards could cripple Europe’s competitiveness Caution should be exercised on new regulations, which could limit freedom to innovate Brussels, 6 May 2015 – The European Commission wants […]
ECIS report: Careless choice of cloud provider adds big costs later
Wrong choice now runs up huge costs later Interoperability, standards needed for benefit of business and government Open approach is vital to avoid lock-in and facilitate vendor switching BRUSSELS, 12 November – Government and businesses should act with care in choosing a cloud provider or may face big switching costs, according to a report that […]