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CloudBank EU NGI

A platform or service designed to accelerate the adoption of public cloud services in Europe's public funded research sector, likely involving tools or frameworks for cloud integration.

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Description
CloudBank EU NGI provides a managed service platform that enables European public research institutions to efficiently access and utilize public cloud resources. It offers specialized tools for cost management, optimization, and tracking of cloud expenditures across multiple research projects and collaborations. The platform addresses technical, financial, and legal barriers to cloud adoption by integrating with existing research infrastructures like the GEANT Network and EduGAIN service for secure authentication. Key use cases include supporting research domains requiring scalable computing resources, facilitating joint funding models where multiple organizations share cloud costs, and providing procurement frameworks that can integrate with European Open Science Cloud initiatives. The service helps research organizations manage cloud contracts, optimize spending, and accelerate scientific discovery through flexible, on-demand cloud infrastructure.

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