The SPOCS project would like to invite Member States to its next SPOCS Member States Group meeting on 21 September 2011. Since the previous contact with European countries, SPOCS has been very active in taking its specifications from paper to the real world of live pilots. Indeed, all the technical modules have been developed and integrated to national portals. Moreover, In June 2011 SPOCS has entered the “piloting phase” as three professions of Real Estate Agent, Travel Agent and Master Builder were launched on the PSC portals of Austria, Germany, Greece, Italy and Poland in a real life environment. The second wave introducing the professions of architect, tourist animator and catering services is undergoing its final preparations in order to go live after the summer break.

Participants of the meeting will learn how SPOCS solutions work in real life situation. The first experiences of piloting Member States will be presented.

The purpose of the SPOCS Member States meeting is to:

• Present Member States how interoperability is put into practice
• Build a strong working relationship with the Member States so as to further explore the added value of the SPOCS project in developing fully functional electronic PSCs
• Discuss the frequently asked questions regarding both the technical solutions and the pilots themselves
• Learn how to integrate SPOCS solutions into your own PSC
• Explore the possibilities to sustain SPOCS solution.

How can you benefit from SPOCS?

• The SPOCS project will provide ready to use and tested technical solutions.
• The products of the SPOCS projects will be available for everyone without any charge. Every country will be able to implement either all or just chosen modules and provide new functionalities for the service providers on the PSCs.

JOIN SPOCS MEMBER STATES GROUP MEETING

The group is open to the representatives of Member State national authorities, European Economic Area Member States, EU Candidate States, and potential EU Candidate States in charge of electronic services.

We believe that Member States will benefit from the meeting by getting first hand insight into technology developed by SPOCS. The projects solutions rely upon open standards that are free of charge, which makes them reusable for all Member States.

REGISTRATION:

For attending the meeting please go to the registration page of the SPOCS website, complete the registration and then click the event registration link here. Registration (free of charge) will be open until 14 September 2011. More information on the location will be provided to you shortly.