Information and communication technology (ICT) refers to the digital technologies and tools used to develop and deliver digital solutions and services that support the modernization of public administrations in Europe.

IDABC was a programme run by the European Commission from 2005 until 2009. IDABC stands for Interoperable Delivery of European eGovernment Services to public Administrations, Businesses and Citizens. It supported the delivery of cross-border public sector services to citizens and businesses in Europe and promoted collaboration between European public administrations.

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The intellectual property rights (IPR) cover almost all creations of the mind, which covers artistic work, literature, inventions, fine arts and most importantly for the platform computer programs (software).

Interoperability is defined by the European Interoperability Framework (EIF) within the context of European public service delivery (e-Government) as the ability of disparate and diverse organisations to interact towards mutually beneficial and agreed common goals, involving the sharing of information and knowledge between the organisations, through the business processes they support, by means

This term refers to resources that support the exchange of data in distributed information systems. The term summarises resources needed to support content interoperability, in particular Syntactic and Semantic Assets.

Interoperability solutions refer to software, tools, standards, and guidelines that enable different IT systems to work together seamlessly, facilitating the exchange of information between them. The Portal aims to provide a common language and technical infrastructure that enable public administrations to work together, share data, and deliver services more efficiently.

A European Commission initiative hosted on the Portal for a reinforced interoperability policy showcasing news and events about government-related interoperability, along with initiatives and best practices that support the digitalisation of EU public administrations.

The European Commission has adopted the Interoperable Europe Act proposal and its accompanying Communication to strengthen cross-border interoperability and cooperation in the public sector across the EU.

It is the European Commission's one-stop shop for interoperable, open, and free digital government ICT solutions and an online space for e-Government professionals and enthusiasts to share and learn about digital public services and initiatives.

Register users that create discussion items on the Portal are allowed to “invite” to the discussion other registered users of the platform. Users that have been “invited” will receive a relevant notification allowing them to accept or reject the invitation to join the discussion.

ISA was a programme launched by the European Commission to improve electronic cooperation among public administrations in EU Member States (2010 – 2015). ISA stands for Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations and took a very practical approach in supporting administrations across Europe to communicate more easily. ISA was a successor to the IDABC programme.

The ISA² programme was the ISA programme successor and ran from 2016 to 2020. The ISA² programme supported the development of digital solutions that enabled public administrations, businesses and citizens in Europe to benefit from interoperable cross-border and cross-sector public services.

The International Organisation for Standardisation (IOS) is a non-governmental organization that develops and publishes international standards for various industries and sectors.