From Grid Technologies (in 6th of IST RTD 2002-2006) to knowledge Utility

An overview of the Strategic Objective on Advanced Grid Technologies, Systems and Services under the IST (Information Society Technologies) thematic priority of the 6th European RTD Framework Programme (2002-2006) will be provided. The evolution and progress since the 5th Framework Programme will be sketched. The presentation will include a brief description of the portfolio of 12 new projects - with a total EU funding of 52 million € - that were launched in the 2nd half of 2004. Latest strategic planning activities with regard to the Strategic Objective - particularly in the context of the European Research Area - will be covered in relative details. The related topics (S.O. 2.5.4) of the IST Work Programme 2005- 2006 - as specified for Call 5 - will be addressed in an exhaustive manner. Future perspectives for the 7th Framework Programme (2007-2013) regarding the ICT technology pillar on/ Software, Grids, Security and Dependability/ as laid out in the Commission proposal of April 2005 will be outlined on a high level. A question and answer time will follow the presentation.