G.I.C.

The Greek Interoperability Centre: Enabling Research in the Interoperability Domain

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'Interoperability has been recognized as the key issue for achieving high productivity of Enterprises (especially SME’s) and their information systems but also as the main driver for delivering effective pan-european electronic government services towards citizens and businesses. Promoted by the i2010 Strategy Framework, being a key area of the eGovernment and eBusiness European Commission research roadmaps, but also being a hot issue for all Governments of the 27 member states and the third countries, Interoperability is recognized as an inter-disciplinary research topic with high political and technological value. The main goal of the proposed project is to establish a new research centre targeting eGovernment and eBusiness Interoperability Research, within the National Technical University of Athens, the leading technological research institute in Greece. The Greek Interoperability Centre (G.I.C.) aims at becoming a premium research centre in the field of Interoperability in Greece, cooperating with local universities across the Greek regions but also institutions from the Balkans and the Mediterranean – thus forming a strong regional pole of research and technology. The Greek Interoperability Centre will be structured through cooperation with 7 leading research institutes from Germany, Italy, Norway, UK, US and China, hosting invited training sessions of more than 12 top-caliber researchers and engaging more than 10 expert and new researchers in its team for a period of 3 years. The Centre will be capable of conducting innovative EU level research, supporting the Greek Government and the IT Industry in achieving the benefits of interoperability, exerting influence in shaping national policy regarding interoperability research and funding, contributing to standardisation in national and international level and disseminating research results and knowledge in relevant identified research centres in Bulgaria, Cyprus, FYRO Macedonia, Romania and Turkey.'

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Interoperability is the ability of diverse systems and organisations to work together (inter-operate). The Greek government established the Greek Interoperability Centre (G.I.C.), a new research centre promoting e-government and e-business across the Balkans and the Mediterranean.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

Interoperability was defined by the Europe2020 Conference as a key issue for collaboration between governments of the 27 Member States. The Greek government recognised the challenge and initiated the setting up of the G.I.C., which is responsible for promoting cooperation between both governmental and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The goal of the project was to establish the G.I.C. as a premium research centre in the field of interoperability, cooperating with local universities across Europe.

The Centre recruited experienced staff to establish its future operations and penetrate new markets in the region. The team built the G.I.C. technology lab, responsible for creating scenarios, running interoperability tests and simulations, and providing training and general research. The G.I.C. physical infrastructure includes a demonstration area, a server room, and a meeting room to serve the needs of the Centre and various G.I.C. stakeholders.

Attaining status as a national research hub, the Centre comprises more than 10 Greek universities and research centres, five research and development (R&D) departments, and various national policy actors that promote interoperability at both national and regional levels. The G.I.C. issues the 'Interoperability Barometer', a periodical report of key performance indicators on interoperability-related factors in the countries of south-eastern Europe and the Balkans.

Promoting cooperation between various types of enterprises, large and small, national and international, government-supported and private should further develop economic prosperity in Europe and facilitate a better understanding of the common goals in Europe and particularly in Mediterranean countries.