The FP7 R&D project SPIKE was focused on the design and development of a software service platform for an easy and fast start-up of virtual business alliances.

Project Acronym: SPIKE
Full Project Title: Secure Process-oriented Integrative Service Infrastructure for Networked Enterprises
Contract No.: FP7-2007-217098
Start: January 1st, 2008
Duration: 39 months

The aim of SPIKE is to research and implement a system that will bring flexibility to the collaboration between networked enterprises. Using SPIKE, enterprises can gain business opportunities with previously inaccessible customers and partnering organisations.

More information: http://www.spike-project.eu