It was a targeted, joint technology development initiative, specifically on next generation display technology.

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The Joint Private Cloud initiative would provide pre-integrated solutions based on joint technology development, and will be a one-stop-shop for sales and support.

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The project is a joint research initiative of nine partners including Atos, Athens Information Technology, IBM's Haifa Research Lab, Imperial College London, City of Santander, and PRISA Digital and Telesto.

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