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National Services for Library Organization:
Aiming to modernize, upgrade and build networks
across libraries, museums and archives, EKT develops software tools (e.g. ABEKT Library Automation Software,
union catalogues, facilities and services for digital repositories and public libraries, search engines, digital ap-
plications in culture, The Thesaurus of Greek terms of general content, The Greek Edition of the Dewey Decimal
Classification System, etc.) and provides e-publishing services for the country’s cultural and academic institu-
tions. The Union Catalogue of Serials of Greek Journals, the Argo environment for access to bibliographic infor-
mation sources from all over the world and the Digital Library for Science and Technology are only a few of the
country’s major bibliographic databases with valuable and unique collections of scientific and technical libraries
that areconstantly updated.
Mapping research activity in Greece:
Based on research documentation, expertise in human re-
sources and robust technological solutions, EKT undertakes projects related to the mapping of research activity
in Greece. At regular intervals, EKT publishes reports on scientific indicators based on scientific publications
(bibliometrics), research activity (scientometrics), the use of informational web data and resources (webomet-
rics). These studies are used by a variety of national and international public bodies, research institutions, uni-
versities and policy makers as reference tools. Current Research Information Systems (CRIS) are typically used
as a basis for the organisation of the data that leads to the calculation of such indicators. EKT is a member of the
Board of EuroCRIS, participating in the development of the EU-recommended CERIF data model.
Developing e-Infrastructures:
EKT currently addresses the need for the development of a high per-
formance national research e-Infrastructure based on virtualised computing resources and an interconnected
national Grid. The content, tools, services and other tangible and intangible resources accrued by EKT through
years of development contribute towards the establishment of regional and international networks that link up
interoperable national infrastructures across the world. They are based on models of open source software and
current models for the distribution of services (Software as a Service Cloud) that adhere to the principles of
Green IT. EKT’s Datacenter hosts high performance national Grid nodes and the high speed network systems
interconnecting the Greek NREN – GRNET – with GEANT.
Promoting research and innovation:
Since 1998, EKT has been acting as National Contact Point
for the Framework Programmes of the EU (FP5, FP6,FP7) as well as other European and National RTD pro-
grammes, providing comprehensive information and support to Greek research teams. Furthermore, through its
capacity as the Coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network-Hellas, EKT serves as a strong liaison for busi-
nesses, especially SMEs, seeking to become involved in research projects. With a view to promote research
results and facilitate innovation, EKT maintains more than 30 web portals, electronic editions and newsletters
dedicated to “Innovation, Research and Technology” as well as a widely circulated print magazine.
Currently, EKT operates as National Contact Point for the following programmes of FP7: Health, Information &
Communication Technologies, Energy, Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities, IDEAS, PEOPLE, Research
Infrastructures, Regions of Knowledge and Research Potential. Specialised services are provided for the aca-
demic, scientific & business communities, such as:
Up-to-date information on a website dedicated to FP7
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with more than 350 webpages that
account for more than 4.000 unique users and more than 7.000 visits per month.
Efficient problem-solving through an e-Helpdesk
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Information and consultation through information days and bilateral face-to-face meetings
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Pre-screening of proposals
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Partner-searching across Europe.
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