Initial EOSC Core Gap Analysis and Requirements Report v1.0
EOSC Beyond's deliverable D7.1, titled "Initial EOSC Core Gap Analysis and Requirements Report" and published in Q4 2024, marked a critical step in enhancing EOSC Core services, ensuring they evolve to meet the dynamic needs of stakeholders, including researchers, service providers, and EOSC Nodes.
Deliverable D7.1 outlines a systematic approach to identifying gaps and defining requirements for improving the EOSC Core services. By engaging stakeholders and building on insights from prior EOSC initiatives, the report proposes actionable enhancements to align with the long-term goals of the EOSC community. It also serves as a blueprint for Work Packages 8 and 9, focusing on developing the next generation of EOSC Core services and their integration with Pilot Nodes.
Key Highlights
- Comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement
- Consultations with end-users, service providers, and pilot EOSC Nodes ensured the analysis reflected diverse needs and challenges.
- Leveraged lessons from earlier EOSC projects to inform requirements for scalability, flexibility, and interoperability.
- Federated Architecture for Interoperability
- Identified the need for a federated architecture to enable seamless interoperability across diverse infrastructure services.
- Emphasised harmonised service development to address current and future demands for resource sharing.
- Methodology for Iterative Improvement
- Introduced a systematic framework for iterative requirement gathering, focusing on Core services’ functionality and integration with EOSC Nodes.
- Aligns user stories and requirements with the broader vision of an EOSC Nodes Federation.
- Actionable Recommendations
- Proposes advanced technological solutions to strengthen service integration within the EOSC ecosystem.
- Highlights pathways to improve scalability, user experience, and cross-node collaboration.
Contributing to the evolution of EOSC
The findings and recommendations in D7.1 lay the groundwork for transforming EOSC Core services into a more robust, user-centric, and interoperable ecosystem. By addressing gaps in federated architecture and service integration, the report paves the way for:
- Enhanced collaboration across research communities.
- Streamlined access to and reuse of scientific resources.
- Scalable solutions that adapt to evolving Open Science challenges.
This analysis is directly informing the development of future EOSC Core services under Work Packages 8 and 9, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and long-term sustainability.