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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© Gennady Danilkin – stock.adobe.com Cloud-Edge Continuum Conference 2025: Cybersecurity and Industrial Innovation
On 5 June 2025, Berlin will host the Cloud-Edge Continuum Conference – Cybersecurity and Industrial Applications, organised by the Siemens Research and Innovation Ecosystem Berlin, Deutsche Telekom and TU Berlin. Following a successful inaugural event in 2024, this year’s conference focuses on the secure deployment of industrial edge-cloud systems.
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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. Key topics include balancing the performance demands of AI with the specialised requirements of 5G networks, such as synchronisation, software integration, and high availability.