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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© Konrad – stock.adobe.com Europe needs a Sovereign Digital Infrastructure – and the 8ra Initiative is building it
A recent study reveals rising demand for European cloud providers. Up to now, Europe’s digital economy has been powered by technologies that, in large part, are controlled elsewhere. The appetite for a European alternative is unmistakable. Two out of three businesses now say that Europe needs its own infrastructure. This is where 8ra comes in.
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© DLR 8ra a Key Contributor at GITEX Europe in Berlin
From 21 to 23 May, Berlin hosted the very first GITEX Europe, bringing together innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the continent and beyond. Known for its dynamic showcases of emerging technologies and pivotal discussions shaping the digital future, GITEX’s European debut provided an unparalleled platform for collaboration and new ideas.
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© metamorworks – stock.adobe.com 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. Key topics include balancing the performance demands of AI with the specialised requirements of 5G networks and high availability.