The SCAPE project will enhance the state of the art of digital preservation in three ways:
by developing infrastructure and tools for scalable preservation actions; by providing a
framework for automated, quality-assured preservation workflows and by integrating these
components with a policy-based preservation planning and watch system.
The Austrian National Library, the Autrian Computer Society and the University of Technology Vienna
are pleased to host the International Conference on Preservation of Digital Objects (iPRES 2010) in
Vienna in September 2010. iPRES 2010 will be the seventh in the series of annual international conferences
that bring together researchers and practitioners from around the world to explore the latest trends,
innovations, and practices in preserving our digital heritage.
Research on the requirements and issues of fully-automated archiving systems to be used in environments
where little professional know-how and awareness on digital preservation issues is available,
such as small institutions, SOHO and personal archiving settings. Development of a system that
hides the technical complexity of digital preservation challenges.
The Austrian Research Studio Digital Memory Engineering conducts industry-oriented research and development
in the field of digital preservation. The aim of the DME is the development of preservation solutions
for the industry with a special focus on SMEs.
The Java Student User Group meets every three weeks at UT Vienna and discusses all kinds
of Java-related topics. Take a look at the home page for more details and join in to meet great
people and learn cool stuff. Alternatively try to compile the following code :)