ECOFED

The ECOFED project, which stands for European Cloud Services in an Open Federated Ecosystem, aims to create a more flexible and competitive cloud market in Europe. Unlike current systems, where companies often face high costs and technical difficulties when switching cloud providers—especially with large U.S. providers—ECOFED seeks to establish an open and interoperable cloud environment. This would allow businesses to easily switch between or combine different cloud services. By fostering competition and innovation through new technologies and EU legislation, this initiative could significantly transform the cloud landscape.

The ECOFED consortium partners

AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) manages multiple interconnection platforms worldwide. The platform in Amsterdam has been active for nearly 30 years and, with 12 TB per second of peak traffic, is one of the oldest and largest internet traffic hubs in the world. Service providers, telecom companies, cloud providers, and other internet companies that route their internet traffic via AMS-IX are assured of fast, direct, efficient, cost-effective, and secure routes for their internet traffic. This enables them to provide optimal digital experiences to their customers. More than 1000 IP networks worldwide are connected through AMS-IX platforms. AMS-IX also manages three exchanges for mobile data roaming: the Global Roaming Exchange (GRX), the Mobile Data Exchange (MDX), and the Internetwork Packet Exchange (I-IPX).

BIT manages three advanced data centers in Ede and specializes in green colocation, privacy-friendly cloud solutions, fast internet connections, managed hosting, and outsourcing for business internet users. BIT provides reliable support, allowing their customers to focus on their core activities without worries. BIT stands out for its high level of expertise, years of experience, and practical approach. BIT is also ISO 27001 and NEN 7510 certified.

i3d.net is a high-performance hosting company that provides connectivity services. The company offers a low-latency network with thousands of servers spread across 60+ POPs in 6 continents. i3D.net excels in the gaming market and hosts various AAA games, including titles from EA, Epic Games, and Ubisoft. i3D.net enables its gaming and enterprise customers to deploy, scale, and manage their applications, serving over 800 million users worldwide. i3D.net aims to have more than 1 billion users on its platform by 2025.

From architecture, development to management and training. With a results-driven focus, we develop and manage your business-critical IT systems. We enter into a long-term relationship with our customers in which we are proud to take control of the IT project. With an Agile working method and software craftsmanship, our professionals ensure that the full potential of your IT landscape is utilized and it is ready for the future.

The Dutch Organisation for Applied Scientific Research TNO is an independent research organization. They connect people and knowledge to create innovations that sustainably strengthen the competitiveness of businesses and the well-being of society. Together with partners, they focus on the societal challenges of a safe, healthy, sustainable, and digital society.