Azure - GÉANT Cloud Services

Microsoft Azure and OCRE

Open Clouds for Research Environments (OCRE).

Securely develop and deliver solutions in Microsoft Azure.

The OCRE project was launched by the pan-European organization GÉANT with the aim of accelerating the adoption of cloud services within the European research community. With framework agreements, we ensure that companies and institutions in 40 European countries can switch to the cloud without much effort.

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Microsoft Azure is available to Research and Education in these countries

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Before institutions can take advantage of the GÉANT 2020 Cloud Framework by OCRE, they need to be verified by their local NREN. Please complete the verification form.

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Azure Resellers

Bechtle

Securely develop and deliver solutions in Microsoft Azure with Bechtle clouds.
The OCRE project was launched by the pan-European organization GÉANT with the aim of accelerating the adoption of cloud services within the European research community. With framework agreements, we ensure that companies and institutions in 40 European countries can switch to the cloud without much effort.

Cloud solutions for education

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Micromail Ltd

Our priority is providing solutions, not licenses.

We’ve been helping companies navigate their software journeys for over 30 years. The landscape changes but our focus on client outcomes remains stubbornly the same.

Phoenix

Enhance your cloud capability with Microsoft Azure
From January 2021, Phoenix Software will be providing Microsoft Azure cloud services to research institutions, universities and NREN members in the UK through the OCRE framework.

Enabling innovation for education and research institutes
By working with OCRE, we will accelerate cloud adoption and enhance capabilities in the education and research community. This page will be regularly updated with all the latest news and events that will help you find all the information you need about OCRE and the advantages of procuring Microsoft Azure services through the OCRE framework.

SoftwareONE

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