Discover the 8ra Initiative
Shaping Europe’s Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services
The 8ra Initiative is driving the development of a sovereign, interoperable, and secure Multi-Provider Cloud-Edge Continuum. With more than 120 partners from 12 EU Member States, the 8ra Initiative fosters open collaboration to create a resilient and scalable digital infrastructure tailored to Europe’s needs.
By promoting open-source innovation, interoperability, and cross-border cooperation, the 8ra Initiative empowers industries, researchers, and policymakers to shape the next generation of cloud and edge computing. Whether in AI, data spaces, telecommunications, or the industrial metaverse, the 8ra Initiative enables groundbreaking advancements free from vendor lock-in.
Explore how the 8ra Initiative is transforming Europe’s digital ecosystem and join the movement toward a truly federated cloud-edge future.
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© metamorworks – stock.adobe.com Interoperability & Post-Project Collaboration among 8ra/Lab8ra Partners
The 8ra Initiative and HashNET invite all partners to this strategic workshop at the European Industry 5.0 Summit. We will establish shared standards and processes required for seamless interoperability and efficient resource orchestration across the distributed Lab8ra network, fostering collaboration beyond individual project phases and solidifying the future of our shared network.
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© DLR Driving Europe’s Cloud Future: Highlights from the CCX Cloud Computing Conference
The 8ra Initiative was a key topic at the CCX Cloud Computing Conference, from 4 to 5 November in Frankfurt am Main, sparking extensive discussion on building a sovereign digital future for Europe. Johann Schmidt and Florian Denzin of DLR Projektträger opened the event with a compelling presentation about the 8ra Multi-Provider Cloud-Edge Continuum.
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© Konrad – stock.adobe.com Implementing the Berlin Declaration for Digital Sovereignty
The 8th Friends of Industry Conference in Berlin, hosted by Federal Minister Katherina Reiche, marked a crucial turning point for European industrial policy. With the handover of the joint Berlin Declaration to EU Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné, EU Member States sent a clear message: Europe must accelerate its digital transformation.