On November 6, 2012, the convention “Transformation of data centers” organized by the Platform “Digital Networked Data” was held in Vienna.

In his opening speech Mag. Michael Wiesmüller of bmvit addressed the significance of technology platforms for the Austrian ICT landscape. DI Christian Derler of Joanneum DIGITAL and board member of the platform commented on the success of the event: “Representatives of Austrian research facilities and centers of excellence had a distinguished chance to discuss with IT-companies and operators of data centers on challenges for the economy that arise from new trends in the ICT such as ‘Big Data’, Cloud Computing and Smart Cities.”

One of the lecturers was Prof. Joachim Wächter from the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ  German Research Centre for Geosciences who is the coordinator of the EU-funded project TRIDEC in which DIGITAL has a share.