Research Insight: CISERO and 8ra at the Platform Industrie 4.0 webinar
About the Event
Hosted by Plattform Industrie 4.0, this expert session introduces 8ra’s role in building a federated, sovereign Multi-Provider Cloud-Edge Continuum for Europe. The event will provide insights, present key technological goals and explore how research and industry can align to reinforce digital autonomy and how the CISERO initiative and 8ra ecosystem align with this mission.
The Research Insight provides an overview of the 8ra initiative. In addition, it presents the CISERO project and concrete application examples from the fields of building construction and management, the rail industry, and special-purpose machinery manufacturing:
- Overview of the 8ra Initiative and the Role of the Strategic Support Project CISERO | Matthias Kuom, DLR Project Management Agency
- BIGREEN – Waste Heat Meets Computing Power: Energy-efficient edge-cloud solutions in building technology | Patrick Petzenhauser, Lindner Group
- Railway-X – Data-Driven Sustainable Rail: AI for a resilient railway industry | Stefan Kleindienst, Siemens Mobility GmbH
- growING – Digital Twins for Special-Purpose Machinery: Rethinking collaboration | Matthias Strljic, Bosch GmbH
- Q&A and Discussion
We look forward to your participation!
Interested non-members of the Plattform Industrie 4.0 can register by contacting michael.faelbl@plattformindustrie40.at.
What is Plattform Industrie 4.0?
Industrie 4.0 stands for the digital networking and automation of modern production. Plattform Industrie 4.0 Österreich connects key players across business, science, and policy to shape the future of intelligent manufacturing—by sharing use cases, defining strategic fields, and promoting innovation across sectors.
Key technologies include:
IoT, AI, predictive maintenance
Cyber-physical systems, AR/VR, Cobots
Edge computing, data spaces, blockchain
People-centered tech and sustainable production
The Role of Plattform Industrie 4.0 in Europe’s Digital Transition
Founded in 2015, Plattform Industrie 4.0 Österreich aims to ensure that Austria remains competitive in the face of global industrial change. The platform connects key institutions—including ministries, employer and employee organizations, scientific institutions, and leading industrial companies—to develop future-proof strategies for industry and labor.
Its mission:
Enable dynamic growth in Austria’s production sector
Advance research, innovation, and skills development
Promote high-quality jobs and sustainable business models
Drive collaboration across national and international levels
The platform is an important partner for turning high-level strategies—like IPCEI-CIS—into practice. Through real-life use cases, policy dialogue, and technology transfer, it bridges the gap between abstract infrastructure development and real industrial needs.
Why This Webinar Matters for IPCEI-CIS
The Important Project of Common European Interest on Cloud Infrastructure and Services (IPCEI-CIS) focuses on building sovereign and resilient digital infrastructures in Europe. However, these infrastructures must be grounded in the practical requirements of industry to be effective.
This is where Plattform Industrie 4.0, CISERO, and 8ra come in.
They connect industrial players and policymakers, translating high-tech developments into tangible, scalable applications in manufacturing. This ensures that cloud and edge solutions from IPCEI-CIS support real production environments—enhancing Europe's digital sovereignty and industrial competitiveness.
Who Should Attend
Manufacturing companies and tech providers
Policy makers and public-sector stakeholders
Researchers and associations involved in digital transformation
Anyone engaged in the IPCEI-CIS ecosystem