It was announced that Europe’s first industry organisation in the Software-as-a-Service and Cloud space has started up. Eurocloud’s goals are:
- To build a pan European network organized in two tiers with a national level (France, Espagna, England, Belgique, etc.) and a European level. The national level focuses on local topics and the European level on European topics,under the EuroCloud brand (or another if appropriate in a national setting). Only companies who have an interest in Cloud Computing and participate in the Cloud ecosystem can be members of the network.
- Build relationships with the European authorities (Commission and Parliament) to help recognise the Cloud Computing industry as the future of IT in Europe and to promote a stimulating environment for development and growth of the industry.
- Promote business relationships between members throughout Europe and internationally with counterparts such as SIIA.
- Promote technological relationships between members throughout Europe and internationally.
An organisation is needed to standardise the industry and to clearly communicate local and European Union requirements. Right now, most non-insider people haven’t a clue.