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Amdocs , a leading provider of software and services to communications and media companies , has announced that it has been selected by Crnogorski Telekom , a Deutsche Telekom subsidiary in Montenegro , to upgrade its existing Amdocs monetisation engines and migrate them to the cloud .
Under the multi-year agreement , Amdocs will upgrade Crnogorski Telekom ’ s billing , charging , ordering and CRM systems to Amdocs ’ latest cloud-based version , enabling the operator to benefit from enhanced flexibility and scalability , as well as greater costefficiency . The upgrade will empower Crnogorski Telekom to introduce new products to the market quickly , providing an improved customer experience , while maintaining the reliability and security of its core services .
Stjepan Udovičić , CEO at Crnogorski Telekom , said : “ With Amdocs ’ advanced cloud-based platform , we are confident in our ability to deliver seamless , highquality , and innovative experiences , doubling down on our mission of becoming customer experience and innovation champions of Montenegro and Europe .”
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GREECE
RETN , a leading independent global network services provider , has launched its first Point of Presence ( PoP ) in Greece , located at the Balkan Gate Data
Centre in Thessaloniki .
This new strategic PoP is said to be a critical link to RETN ’ s Pan-Eurasian network , bridging the Balkans and the Mediterranean , and establishing a protected wavelength route that connects seamlessly to RETN ’ s DWDM backbone in Sofia , its major hub in the region .
The PoP offers Layer 3 IP Transit / DIA and Layer 2 VPN services , providing customers with reliable , scalable and secure connectivity solutions .
A bid to build Europe ’ s largest cloud and AI data centre has been backed by planners in Hertfordshire , UK .
The £ 3.75 billion DC01UK facility gets a green light just one week after the UK Government launched its AI Opportunities Action Plan outlining the economic growth opportunities presented by the AI revolution , in which new data centres will play a pivotal role .
DC01UK , when built , will be Europe ’ s largest cloud and AI data centre – with up to two million square feet of space .
The location of the data centre brings together the key pillars needed to fulfil the existing cloud shortfall and cater for the large increase in demand expected in future years – this includes a power reservation of 400MVA from UK ’ s National Grid .
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GERMANY
Cloud Temple , a key player in cloud computing , has announced its membership in Gaia-X , the European initiative focused on building a connected , innovative and secure cloud ecosystem in Europe . This step reinforces Cloud Temple ’ s commitment to supporting a trusted European cloud platform .
Cloud Temple aims to contribute its expertise in secure cloud solutions for sensitive markets to help drive Gaia- X ’ s initiatives . The company plans to play an active role in defining technical standards for interoperability , developing innovative infrastructure , and implementing solutions tailored to businesses ’ needs in a trusted digital environment .
“ Gaia-X is the organisation in Europe that best embodies collective intelligence in the service of a trusted European digital economy . From our perspective , this membership is a key lever to accelerate our ability to support our international customers with innovative and secure solutions ,” said Sébastien Lescop , CEO of Cloud Temple .
Olena Lutsenko , Business Development Director , RETN , said : “ By establishing a presence in Thessaloniki , RETN aims to offer enhanced connectivity to subsea networks across the Mediterranean , deliver services to our existing enterprise and wholesale customers , and tap into the significant potential of the Greek market .”
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