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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 10875
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SECTORAL POLICIES / (ae) digital

Open standards for greater savings

Brussels, 26/06/2013 (Agence Europe) - On 25 June, the European Commission presented a new policy to help public authorities not to depend on just one information and communication technology (ICT) supplier. This new “against lock-in” approach could save the public sector over €1.1 billion per year - thanks, in particular, to new call for tender procedures, which are likely to attract an increased number of bidders. “Open standards create competition, lead to innovation, and save...

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INSTITUTIONAL
SECTORAL POLICIES
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
EXTERNAL ACTION