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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© KAOUN International GmbH Discover the 8ra Initiative at GITEX Europe 2025
GITEX Europe is a key European platform showcasing the latest technological advancements and fostering connections among leaders driving the continent’s digital evolution. As the European edition of the globally renowned GITEX Global, it provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore these advancements and connect with key players. The 8ra Initiative will be present at Hall 2.2-D90.
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© metamorworks – stock.adobe.com Online Panel Discussion: Accelerating AI Inference at the 5G Edge
This panel will bring together industry experts engaged in the 8ra Initiative to discuss strategies for deploying shared, accelerated hardware that supports both 5G virtualised RAN (vRAN) and AI inference workloads. The event will focus on Kubernetes-driven innovation and showcase the critical role of open source technologies and interoperability.
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© metamorworks – stock.adobe.com Digital Roundtables: Advancing Joint SLA Governance for Federated Cloud Services
Effective Service Level Agreement (SLA) governance is essential for ensuring interoperability and trust in distributed cloud-edge environments. Two digital roundtables will bring together stakeholders to discuss frameworks for SLA management across multiple providers, building on a recent expert workshop held in Cologne.