The technology now exists to enable governments across Europe to seize on the potential of cloud computing and develop online public services that better meet the needs of their populations, but not enough countries are taking decisive action on the issue, according to the European Commission.
In a speech this week, at the ‘Visby Agenda: Creating impact for an eUnion 2015′ conference in Sweden, EU Commissioner for Information Society and Media Viviane Reding outlined the importance of cloud computing in tackling issues such as social engagement and improving the sustainability of government IT.
http://www.eweekeurope.co.uk/news/ec-calls-on-europe-to-board-cloud-computing-train-2428
The EC is calling on member states and businesses to stop stalling and put more services into the cloud, to help better engage with the public and improve sustainability
The technology now exists to enable governments across Europe to seize on the potential of cloud computing and develop online public services that better meet the needs of their populations, but not enough countries are taking decisive action on the issue, according to the European Commission.
In a speech this week, at the ‘Visby Agenda: Creating impact for an eUnion 2015′ conference in Sweden, EU Commissioner for Information Society and Media Viviane Reding outlined the importance of cloud computing in tackling issues such as social engagement and improving the sustainability of government IT.
http://www.eweekeurope.co.uk/news/ec-calls-on-europe-to-board-cloud-computing-train-2428
The EC is calling on member states and businesses to stop stalling and put more services into the cloud, to help better engage with the public and improve sustainability