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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© sirichai – stock.adobe.com Advancing SLA Interoperability
On 5 March 2025, experts from across Europe convened in Cologne for a FACIS project workshop on Joint SLA Governance – a key pillar for fostering seamless service delivery in federated cloud-edge environments. The session addressed a fundamental question: How can federated ecosystems ensure consistent service quality, legal clarity, and cross-border interoperability?
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© Deutsche Messe AG The 8ra Initiative at Hannover Messe 2025: Driving Europe’s Digital Sovereignty
The 8ra Initiative will be present at Hannover Messe 2025 in Germany, showcasing cutting-edge developments in cloud-edge technologies. As a key initiative for open, interoperable, and sovereign digital infrastructures, 8ra will present real-world applications from the IPCEI-CIS programme, connecting businesses and organisations across Europe.
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© DLR MWC25 Recap: Advancing Cloud-Edge Innovation and European Digital Sovereignty
The Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25) in Barcelona once again served as a global stage for ground-breaking discussions on cloud, edge computing and the future of digital infrastructure. From March 3 to 6, the 8ra Initiative was at the heart of these conversations, engaging with key stakeholders, policymakers and technology leaders.