EU-funded project offers public procurers support in purchasing cloud computing services
A new initiative funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme aims to make it easier for public sector authorities to procure cloud computing services, as well as spreading awareness about the possibilities offered by cloud computing in general. To achieve this goal, the Procurement Innovation for Cloud Services in Europe (PICSE) project will set up a European Procurers’ Platform, providing information, best practice case studies, and a roadmap for cloud procurement over the next five years.
To better identify existing barriers that public procurers face when attempting to purchase cloud services, the project has launched an online survey. European public procurers with experience in the field are invited to take part, with all identities kept anonymous. The answers collected will feed into a report on challenges and solutions in procuring cloud services.
The project also offers a “Partner Search” facility, through which public authorities looking to apply for EU-funded projects can find organisations to join in their bid. Interested parties simply state what type of consortium partner they are looking for, and the request will be published on the PICSE website, reaching a wide-range of relevant stakeholders.
For more information, visit the PICSE website.