Gaia-X

Gaia-X is a project initiated in Europe to develop a federated and secure data infrastructure. It aims to create a sovereign, open, and trustworthy digital ecosystem based on European values and regulations. The initiative's goal is to empower users and providers of data to maintain control over their data and foster innovation through data sharing and collaboration.

The Gaia-X infrastructure is conceived as a network of interconnected data spaces, where data can be exchanged and processed securely and transparently. It is not intended as a single, centralized platform, but rather as a framework for connecting existing and new infrastructure components. Key principles of Gaia-X include data sovereignty, interoperability, portability, and transparency.

The architecture of Gaia-X is built on several layers, including an identity and trust framework, a federation services layer, and a data services layer. The identity and trust framework ensures secure and verifiable identities for participants and resources within the ecosystem. The federation services layer provides the mechanisms for connecting and managing federated data spaces. The data services layer offers a range of functionalities for data storage, processing, and analysis.

Gaia-X aims to address the challenges of data fragmentation, vendor lock-in, and lack of trust in existing cloud infrastructure. It seeks to promote competition and innovation by enabling new business models and data-driven services. The initiative involves a diverse range of stakeholders, including businesses, research institutions, and public authorities. It is intended to support various sectors, such as healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and mobility.