Press Release: Commission calling for experts to identify safe and fair contract terms to boost cloud computing

The European Commission launched a call for applications for experts on 21 June 2013 to work on identifying safe and fair contract terms for cloud computing services. The experts will help identifying options for addressing concerns of consumers and companies, who often seem reluctant to use cloud computing services because contracts are either unclear or unbalanced in favour of service providers.

The move is part of the Commission’s push to enhance trust in cloud computing services and unlock their potential for boosting economic productivity in Europe and is one of the key actions under the Commission's Cloud Computing Communication, which was adopted last year.

ESO: Background Information: Digital Agenda: New strategy to drive European business and government productivity via cloud computing http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-digital-agenda-new-strategy-to-drive-european-business-and-government-productivity-via-cloud-computing/

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