[Fiware-wpl] [Fiware-ga] URGENT/IMPORTANT: Extension of the FI-WARE project

[Alex Glikson]

(narrowing the distribution list a bit..)

Dear Juanjo,

Indeed, the goals mentioned below (Startup Weekend, Brazil nodes, etc) 
seem very important for the success of the FI-PPP.
I have two clarification questions, that might help deciding on the voting
.
1. It seems that the activities are going to (or at least might) be 
supported by other projects, such as XIFI or FI-Core. Can you, please, 
elaborate how do you see the responsibilities of each project in this 
respect? 
2. Can you, please, elaborate on the envisioned deliverables, as well as 
role of the different partners in activities beyond September? This might 
be crucial for proper effort/budget planning (and for the assessing their 
feasibility). 

Thanks,
Alex


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From:   JUAN JOSE HIERRO SUREDA <juanjose.hierro at telefonica.com>
To:     "fiware at lists.fi-ware.eu" <fiware at lists.fi-ware.eu>, 
"fiware-wpl at lists.fi-ware.eu" <fiware-wpl at lists.fi-ware.eu>, 
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Date:   14/07/2014 10:12 AM
Subject:        [Fiware-ga] URGENT/IMPORTANT: Extension of the FI-WARE 
project
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Dear all,

  Please find attache a message from Mr. Jesús Villasante, head of the EC 
Unit in charge of the FI-PPP where he strongly suggests that we extend the 
duration of the project until end of the year.

  I have had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Villasante after receiving 
this message in order to better understand his position and come back to 
you.  As a result of this conversation, I reached the conclusion that the 
EC may get actually  dissapointed if we don't go for it. 

  We at Telefónica I+D do not have any issue with such as an extension and 
we believe it actually makes sense.   Actually, it's true that there are a 
number of activities that may become difficult to execute/fund if we do 
not implement such an extension.   Certainly regarding activities of 
Startup Weekend or the setup of FI-Lab nodes in Brazil but I would not get 
suprised if some of the partners involved with projects linked to smart 
cities may welcome this extension. 

  Nevertheless, we will carry out a doodle poll to gather the position of 
all partners.  The doodle poll is setup at: 
http://doodle.com/cpz43fzz2gfaeegb. 
  If you agree or do not object, please vote 'Yes'.   No vote will count 
as no objection (i.e. as 'Yes').   Please cast only a vote for partner.

  Deadline for voting is EOB this Thursday.

  Best regards,

-- Juanjo


-------- Original Message -------- 
Subject: 
Extension of the FI-WARE project
Date: 
11/07/14 16:24
From: 
Jesus.Villasante at ec.europa.eu <Jesus.Villasante at ec.europa.eu>
To: 
JUAN JOSE HIERRO SUREDA <juanjose.hierro at telefonica.com>
CC: 
Jesus.Villasante at ec.europa.eu <Jesus.Villasante at ec.europa.eu>, 
Peter.Fatelnig at ec.europa.eu <Peter.Fatelnig at ec.europa.eu>, 
Arian.ZWEGERS at ec.europa.eu <Arian.ZWEGERS at ec.europa.eu>, 
Ragnar.Bergstrom at ec.europa.eu <Ragnar.Bergstrom at ec.europa.eu>, 
Maria-Concepcion.ANTON-GARCIA at ec.europa.eu 
<Maria-Concepcion.ANTON-GARCIA at ec.europa.eu>


Dear Juanjo,
 
It has come to our attention that the execution of some activities in the 
FI-WARE grant agreement needs proper attention in order to conclude these 
activities successfully.
 
For example, Startup Weekend has only recently started its activities and 
will not be able to reach the scale of the intended audience by the end of 
September 2014. Startup Weekend attracts participants that are quite 
valuable to the FI-WARE ecosystem and efforts must be made to address them 
well.
 
In addition, the FI-WARE project has recently started activities to engage 
with Brazilian organisations to set up FI-Lab nodes in Brazil. The 
Commission is very supportive to those activities and is keen in seeing 
them implemented well. The current FI-WARE grant agreement needs to be 
amended for this to guarantee proper implementation of the FI-Lab nodes in 
Brazil.
 
Finally, the topic of Smart Cities is gaining in importance. The work of 
FI-WARE's newly added partners in this topic needs to be concluded well.
 
All in all, I strongly suggest you to consider extending the project until 
(say) end of December 2014 to successfully execute the above and other 
activities, taking into account possible budget limitations.
 
Kind regards,
 
Jesus
 
 
Jesus VILLASANTE
Head of Unit


European Commission
DG Communication Networks, Content and Technology
E3: Net Innovation

BU25 3/81
B-1049 Brussels/Belgium
+32 2 29-63521
Jesus.Villasante at ec.europa.eu
 
 
 
 
 
 




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