7 reasons why Europe really matters to cloud computing

Submitted by aserocarmela on Wed, 2012-11-07 16:12

This article lists 7 reasons giving Europe relevance in cloud computing.
http://gigaom.com/cloud/7-reasons-why-europe-really-matters-to-cloud-com...

Could you list more? Or something when Europe could make the difference? Or ways to matter even more?

Still here

Submitted by aserocarmela on Sun, 2012-07-15 22:31

Dear DAA community, I hope debate can go on on this platform and I am interested in keeping it active, with particular reference to the Cloud group that I followed up more closely. With the European Cloud Strategy to be released soon (probably after summer holidays) and the recent publication of the ARTICLE 29 DATA PROTECTION WORKING PARTY Opinion 05/2012 on Cloud Computing, the European effort on Cloud has just begun and it will be value added for Europe to keep the DAA wide, interested and active community alive to continue the collaboration through open and fruitful discussion.

How could investment in Cloud help creating jobs and fight unemployment?

Submitted by aserocarmela on Tue, 2012-06-12 17:29

Many analysts agree in affirming that Cloud computing will generate a large amount of new jobs in the next few years.

http://cloudtimes.org/2012/03/16/cloud-computing-to-create-more-jobs-aro...

How you think Cloud technology could help in creating new jobs in Europe? What actions are required to establish a favorable environment to jobs growth and unemployment reduction in Europe?
Help us with by sharing your comments and evidences/inspiring examples you know.

Cloud Computing's Role in Job Creation

Submitted by aserocarmela on Mon, 2012-05-28 13:02

Cloud computing is having a relevant impact on ICT world and on the way we get access to data and online services. But another major impact of cloud computing concern job creation linked to it. Cloud-related jobs will grow globally 98% by 2015.

Shocking Facts You Did Not Know A Minute Ago

Submitted by aserocarmela on Mon, 2012-05-28 00:23

"Food for thouht" video on some world's facts and figures. How about that China is the world's biggest english-speaking nation? Or that India has more people with IQ's over 120 than the total population of the USA? Or that a home computer in 2049 will have more computing power than the total human species of 2008?