The Emilia-Romagna region is investing in the creation of an ultra-broadband network (Lepida network) that will serve the public administration and private companies through the Net4all project.
It is based on the reuse of existing passive public infrastructure and a public-private partnership (jointly investing companies) to build new, open networks.
The Net4all public-private partnership will create ultra-broadband networks in 12 industrial areas and 90 companies. This is an example of successful public and private investment cooperation and the application of cost reduction measures. Almost all companies considered adopting cloud solutions for internal applications. The largest companies were able to save 75% of costs related to connectivity. Learn more from the video interview.
The project won the European Broadband Award 2016 in the Cost reduction and co-investment category.
Are you supporting a project that provides access to high-speed Internet? Then apply for the European Broadband Awards 2017!
Once again this year, the European Commission, Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technologies (DG Connect) is looking for successfully implemented public or private projects of all sizes and technologies in all regions of Europe.
European Broadband Award Categories 2017
European Broadband Awards are presented in the following 5 categories:
- Innovative models of financing, business and investment
- Cost reduction and co-investment in a future proof infrastructure
- Territorial cohesion in rural and remote areas
- Socio-economic impact and affordability
- Openness and competition
How and when do I apply?
The first step is to download the application form (xlsx file). You will receive explanatory notes on the individual fields within the application form in a guide. In the second step, complete the application form and send it back to broadband@aconium.eu as an excel file. The application deadline is September 7, 2017, 16:00 CET.
Benefits
The winners will be awarded by the Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society at the Broadband Day in Brussels on November 20, 2017. In addition, the DG Connect websites, newsletters and the media will present all winners. All projects that have applied will be added to the Broadband Europe good practices database.
Further information and support
The European Broadband Awards are organized by the European Commission (DG Connect, CNECT-B5@ec.europa.eu) with the support of aconium GmbH.
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