<a href=’http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/euruope/2014-10/14/c_133713800.htm’ target=’_blank’>EC to launch public-private partnership on big data</a>

The European Commission (EC) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Big Data Value Association to set up a public-private partnership (PPP) on big data, aiming to strengthen the data sector in Europe, according to a statement of the EC on Monday.