The Cloud Expo Europe Frankfurt (CEEF) is a leading cloud technology event which brings together executives, key decision makers and security strategists from companies of all sizes and industries. It is designed for C-level staff, digital transformation leaders, IT architects, and managers. The European Cloud Alliance will be...
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping the future, cloud computing has emerged as a cornerstone of Europe’s digital transformation, and an indispensable technology in achieving Europe’s ambitious Digital Decade targets for 2030. Recognizing this role, the European Cloud Alliance is proud to unveil...
During the course of the last six months, the European Cloud Alliance (ECA) together with the main industry associations in the Baltic states and Microsoft embarked on a listening tour of the Baltic States' cloud community to better understand local needs and ensure that cloud...
The European Green Deal is the EU’s collective vision to achieve a climate neutral continent by 2050, while still maintaining vigorous economic growth. As EC President von der Leyen has put it: “The European Green Deal is our new growth strategy – it is a strategy...
Europe needs growth. Only growth can revitalize lagging industrial sectors and distressed rural regions, reduce long-standing inequities in youth employment and pension arrangements, and preserve Europe’s standing in the global economy alongside the United States and China. Many factors contribute to the growth of a diverse...
“Cloud adoption and the development of European digital capabilities are a priority for the European Union. Microsoft has a unique role to play in supporting this effort. Brad Smith’s announcement today shows both understanding of and commitment to supporting this priority. The European Cloud Alliance is heartened that Microsoft has listened to...
ECA Executive Director Kim Gagné recently keynoted on the topic “The Case for Open Data” at conferences in Brussels and London, discussing policy approaches that will facilitate the kinds of data exchange that will propel innovation in the decades ahead. Calling data “the rocket fuel for artificial intelligence,” Kim explained how...
European Cloud Alliance Executive Director Kim Gagné presented on the topic “Open Source Software and IP Considerations for Developers” at London IP Week on December 11, 2018. London IP Week was a 3-day interactive IP summit that brought together more than 250 professionals concerned with IP...
European SMEs largely rely on internet platforms to conduct their online business. Nonetheless, SMEs are concerned by the practices of some of the platforms. Properly crafted, the proposed European regulation on promoting fairness and transparency for business users of online intermediation services (P2B regulation) can play a positive role in...
European businesses are rightfully concerned about keeping control of their data in the cloud. The proposed European regulation on access to electronic evidence by law enforcement (e-Evidence regulation) is an important step in the right direction, writes Kim Gagné. Kim Gagné is the executive director of...