OCRE Framework
In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving academic demands, research and education institutions must be agile, secure, and digitally resilient. Cloud technology has become a strategic imperative.
Empowering Digital Transformation in Research & Education
The Open Clouds for Research Environments (OCRE) initiative, led by GÉANT, was established to simplify access to commercial cloud services for the European R&E community. Through pre-negotiated framework agreements, OCRE removes the complexity of public procurement, enabling institutions to adopt cloud services quickly, securely, and in full compliance with EU regulations. Key advantages for the R&E sector include expedited procurement processes, advantageous terms and conditions, discounted predictable and transparent pricing, streamlined onboarding to enterprise-grade cloud services, and tailored support designed to meet the unique needs of academic and research environments.
Enabling Cloud Transformation in
Research & Education
As an official OCRE framework holder, Quistor is uniquely positioned to support research and education institutions across Europe in their digital transformation journeys. Reappointed in 2024, we are a trusted Oracle Cloud provider in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK.
Through the OCRE (Open Clouds for Research Environments) framework, we offer institutions direct access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Cloud Applications (SaaS) via a streamlined, compliant, and cost-effective procurement process. This eliminates the complexity of public tenders and ensures full alignment with EU data sovereignty and privacy regulations.
Our cloud services are tailored to the specific needs of the R&E sector, helping institutions modernize operations, enhance agility, and reduce total cost of ownership.
- Strategic cloud consulting
- Infrastructure and application migration
- OCI implementation and integration
- Oracle SaaS implementation and optimization
- Training and enablement
- 24/7 managed services and operational support
With deep Oracle expertise and a strong track record in the R&E sector, Quistor is your trusted partner for secure, scalable, and future-ready cloud transformation.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a secure, high-performance cloud platform tailored to meet the diverse needs of the Research and Education (R&E) community. It supports both traditional enterprise workloads and modern, data-intensive research environments with a full suite of services—including compute, storage, networking, databases, containers, and analytics. Through the OCRE Framework, institutions across Europe can access OCI with simplified procurement, pre-negotiated terms, and compliance with data sovereignty and GDPR regulations.
Oracle Cloud Applications (SaaS)
The OCRE Framework also facilitates access to Oracle Cloud Applications (SaaS), enabling institutions to modernize their administrative and academic operations with the same ease and regulatory assurance. These SaaS solutions cover critical domains such as finance, human capital management and customer experience. By adopting Oracle SaaS through OCRE, universities and research institutions can streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and drive innovation—while benefiting from predictable costs, rapid deployment, and reduced IT overhead.
Quistor, as a trusted Oracle partner, enables institutions to:
Together, Oracle solutions and Quistor services – delivered through the OCRE Framework – create a powerful, compliant, and future-ready cloud ecosystem tailored for the research and education (R&E) sector.
Quistor brings a proven track record in driving cloud transformation within the R&E space. Our strength lies in blending deep technical expertise with sector-specific insights, backed by a strong commitment to long-term partnerships.
Our excellence has been recognised with multiple Oracle Partner Awards, including:
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Partner of the Year
- Oracle Build a Cloud Culture Partner of the Year
- Oracle Cloud Platform Partner of the Year
Ready to begin?
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Find us in the OCRE Cloud Catalogue: OCRE 2024 Catalogue
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Procure our services directly or via your National Research and Education Network (NREN)
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Schedule a consultation with our experts to define your tailored cloud roadmap
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