What is ECSS?

The ECSS – European Community for Software and Services (Architectures, Infrastructures, Engineering) - was developed and managed through the 3S project. This Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) Specific Support Action (SSA) supported the goals of the IST Priority in developing and implementing a Joint European White Paper for R&D and Industry in the Service and Software Architectures, Infrastructures and Engineering field. The aim was to push the involvement of the EU to a competitive position worldwide by identifying strategies and technologies that will facilitate future developments and reduce fragmentation.

With the creation of ECSS (European Community for Software & Software Services – Architectures, Infrastructures, Engineering) 3S  established a platform for networking and knowledge transfer between the relevant scientific and industrial communities and for jointly pursuing the interests of the stakeholders in the field of IST.