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A1 Telekom Austria selects Amdocs to modernise its monetisation platforms across all its customer segments with faster time to market and deliver an enhanced user experience .
Amdocs , a leading provider of software and services to communications and media companies , has announced it has been selected by A1 Telekom Austria , the Austrian subsidiary of A1 Group , a leading Central and Eastern Europe service provider , to upgrade and modernise its monetisation platforms .
The multi-year project will future-proof the Austrian operator ’ s billing , charging and catalogue solutions , simplifying systems and providing the basis for the consolidation of A1 Telekom Austria ’ s monetisation engines into a fully convergent platform . The cloudbased platform will enable A1 Telekom Austria to launch new services and products
“ Amdocs has been a proven partner for the past 25 years and we are excited to build on this relationship to unlock support for new monetisation use cases , enabling revenue growth and improved customer experience as our subscribers enjoy the benefits of 5G , IoT and other advanced services ,” said Helmut Rogge-Wiltsche , Director , ICS Information Communication Service at A1 Telekom Austria . “ Alongside operational efficiencies , advanced security and compliance with the latest industry standards , the new platform will also drive towards a common IT foundation for A1 Group in line with the group ’ s strategy and structure .”
Schneider Electric to invest £ 42 million in new manufacturing site in North Yorkshire
Schneider Electric , a leader in the Digital Transformation of energy management and automation , is investing £ 42 million in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough , North Yorkshire .
More than 200 jobs will be created to meet the increased demand for electrical equipment to drive the UK ’ s move to cleaner energy including renewable energy sources , electric vehicles and intelligent , energy-efficient buildings .
The site , which is almost triple the size of Schneider Electric ’ s existing Scarborough facility , is a blueprint for sustainable design and operations in the manufacturing industry . It is poised to become a net-zero plant and will use modern technology to reduce energy waste and maximise the use of renewable energy . It is expected to be net-zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions when it opens in early 2025 .
• 30 % of the facility ’ s energy will be produced by a state-of-the-art solar energy system , with solar panels covering 50 % of the roof , to ensure the building harnesses solar energy efficiently
• Any energy consumed on site from the national grid will be renewable certified
• An intelligent Building Management System , based on Schneider Electric ’ s EcoStruxure platform , will ensure energyefficient operations including light sensors and automated heating and cooling
• It will feature one of the first fully electric paint lines in Europe to support decarbonised operations
• It is targeting a BREEAM ‘ Excellent ’ rating , setting it apart in terms of sustainable construction standards
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