In computing, virtualization is a broad term that refers to the abstraction of computer resources. Virtualisation of resources remains an important research driver enabling the delivery of networked services independently from the underlying platform, an important issue for service providers. [Source: ICT work programme]
This topic is addressed in the ICT work programme under the following challenges/objectives:
Challenge 1: Pervasive and Trustworthy Network and Service Infrastructures
Objective ICT-2009.1.1: The Network of the Future
Objective ICT-2009.1.2: Internet of Services, Software and Virtualisation
Objective ICT-2009.1.4: Trustworthy ICT
Objective ICT-2009.3.6 Computing Systems
