ECSS Online Consultation: Participate in the creation of the European roadmap for Software & Software Services!

You can now provide your input to the future of European research in the areas of Software & Software Services covering Architectures, Infrastructures, Engineering by participating in an on-line consultation process.

3S, a European project, has produced a Green paper working document, which is an action paper showcasing the major challenges that will influence the European Research Area (ERA) in the coming years. Contributions to the 3S Green Paper working document will effectively transform into the ECSS-White Paper defining common long-term views for key areas of S&S and giving valuable information to the EC in order to push the EU to a competitive position worldwide.

The online consultation offers a collaborative space in the form of a wiki where experts from the scientific and business communities can establish the basis for and take part in a productive Europe-wide dialogue between research, industry, and intermediaries in the IST field as a whole, and in software services area in particular.

Your contribution is as valuable as anyone's so please do not hesitate to participate:
http://www.eu-ecss.eu/contents/online-consultation/ECSSConsultationProcess/

What’s in it for you?
-    You can influence the action paper (“ECSS White Paper”) for the EC
-    You can influence the future strategic planning of resources in FP7
-    You have the opportunity to be published at European level and have your voice heard by the EC and the community
-    You will be informed about latest developments in the IST-sector and see what other experts identify as challenge / Keep track of upcoming trends
-    You can join a lively discussion on the challenges that will influence R&D in the area of software services (and grid) in the coming years
-    You can participate in the process of shaping the legal framework for software services
-    You will be able to identify ideas and contacts for future projects and partnerships

+ for SMEs:
-    Assure, that the action paper (“ECSS White Paper”) for the EC will incorporate the special needs and views relevant for SMEs
-    Let the successful SMEs in the area of software services be visible at a European level  and let their policy issues be acknowledged

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