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Ensuring a Smooth Data Center Migration with JMP Technology Services When a company managing highly sensitive data needed to relocate its backup data center within Vienna, the stakes were high. Ensuring redundancy, security, and minimal downtime were non-negotiable priorities. The company turned to JMP Technology Services, a trusted partner with a proven track record in managing complex IT projects. JMP was chosen for this critical task because of its ability to meet all the necessary requirements, including high availability, stringent access controls, and comprehensive documentation capabilities. The entire migration process was outsourced to JMP, allowing the company to focus [...]

In the dynamic world of video game development, timely delivery and efficient collaboration are paramount. Ubisoft, a leading video game company in France, faced challenges with managing multiple local connectivity providers, which led to unreliable bandwidth and increased administrative overhead. To streamline their connectivity and enhance collaboration between regional studios and their central data center in Paris, Ubisoft turned to Colt's Wave solution. Challenges Faced by Ubisoft: Ubisoft needed a centralized procurement strategy to manage connectivity and ensure smooth data exchange between its regional studios and the central data center. The reliance on multiple local providers resulted in slow [...]

Introduction: Europe stands as a crucial node in the global internet backbone, facilitating seamless connectivity between North America, Africa, and the Middle East. The continent's strategic geographic location and robust infrastructure make it a key hub for subsea cable systems, which are essential for managing the increasing volume of data traffic across continents. EXA Infrastructure's latest whitepaper delves into the significance of Europe in global connectivity and explores emerging trends that may shape future connectivity. Europe: The Nexus of Global Data Traffic Europe's position as a central hub for subsea cables allows it to efficiently manage data traffic, fostering [...]

In today’s digital landscape, nearly three out of four organizations utilize multiple cloud platforms, reaping benefits such as cost savings and flexibility. However, managing these diverse environments presents unique challenges. Verizon's latest resource on multi-cloud management delves into these challenges and showcases how their Network as a Service (NaaS) Cloud Management solution can simplify multi-cloud management for businesses. What is Multi-Cloud Management? Multi-cloud management involves configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting IT environments across more than one cloud platform. As businesses increasingly adopt multi-cloud strategies, effective management becomes crucial to harnessing the full potential of these diverse environments. Challenges of Multi-Cloud [...]

Digital Realty provides crucial infrastructure for the Paris 2024 Olympics, ensuring seamless connectivity and data management for billions of global viewers. Learn more about their role in supporting this historic event. Blog Post: Digital Realty Powers Paris 2024 Olympics As the world eagerly anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympics, Digital Realty is proud to play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation of this global event. With thirteen state-of-the-art data centers strategically located around the Paris ring road, Digital Realty is primed to handle the extensive data and connectivity demands of the Olympics. The Paris Digital Park in La [...]

Digital Realty Named HPE’s 2024 Colocation Momentum Partner Digital Realty has been honored with Hewlett Packard Enterprise's 2024 Colocation Momentum Partner award at the HPE Discover 2024 conference. This recognition underscores the successful partnership between Digital Realty and HPE, which began in 2020 with a pilot program in Ireland. Today, this collaboration extends to over 300 data centers across 50 metros globally, showcasing the strength and reach of their combined efforts. The award highlights Digital Realty’s dedication to providing top-tier colocation services, enhancing enterprise AI and digital transformation initiatives through HPE GreenLake cloud solutions and Digital Realty's ServiceFabric™ platform. [...]

Colt Expands UCaaS Solution with New Features and Regional Growth We’re excited to share that our partners at Colt Technology Services have significantly expanded their Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) offering. This expansion marks a significant milestone, bringing Colt's Intelligent Communications (CIC) service to seven new European countries: Czech Republic, Finland, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. With this addition, CIC is now available in 21 countries across Europe and Japan, empowering businesses with high-quality, secure, and flexible cloud voice services. Key Highlights of the Expansion: Advanced AI and Automation Features: Auto-Join Scheduled Teams Meetings: Simplifies the user [...]

AAA Sales Partners with EXA Infrastructure to Enhance Connectivity Across Europe and North America We’re excited to announce our partnership with EXA Infrastructure, a leader in mission-critical digital infrastructure. This collaboration is a significant milestone in providing superior connectivity and scalability to our clients. EXA Infrastructure’s robust and low-latency network, spanning Europe and North America, perfectly aligns with our commitment to innovation and customer success. Mario Kohl, VP Sales, Western Europe at EXA Infrastructure, shared his enthusiasm: “We are looking forward to partnering with AAA and bringing some great projects to life together.” This partnership is built on shared [...]

Kolumne Juni 2024 – Swiss IT Magazin Schwereloser Infrastruktur Wettbewerb - Luzi von Salis Swisscom hat im Februar beschlossen, Vodafone Italien für CHF 8Mia. zu akquirieren. Eine Anleihe über CHF 4Mia für diese Akquisition konnte Ende Mai 2024 frühzeitig abgeschlossen werden. Swisscom wird in Italien ihre Tochterfirma Fastweb mit Vodafone Italien fusionieren und zur Nummer 2 in Italien aufsteigen. Kurzfristig scheint dieser Kauf erfolgversprechend zu sein. Aber es stellen sich langfristig schon einige strategische Fragen:  Warum verkauft Vodafone in Europa zunehmend ihre Landesorganisationen?  Was beinhalten die Infrastrukturen in Italien wirklich im Festnetzbereich? Sind die gekauften Infrastrukturen mit den Glasfaser-basierten [...]

Colt's Two-Decade Partnership with TF1 Colt Technology Services recently celebrated a remarkable 20-year partnership with TF1, France's leading free-to-air broadcaster. This collaboration has been instrumental in supporting TF1’s robust and scalable networking infrastructure, enabling seamless high-speed content transfer, cloud access, and disaster recovery solutions. Key Highlights: Comprehensive Connectivity: Colt provides TF1 with high-speed Ethernet lines, IP VPN Multi-Cloud solutions, and Dark Fibre connections, ensuring reliable and efficient data transfer and connectivity. Strategic Planning: The partnership focuses on proactive planning and execution, meeting TF1’s diverse needs, from broadcasting live events to supporting ambitious growth goals. Business Continuity: Colt’s solutions ensure [...]