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BT transports Alstom ’ s global network to a digital future aligns the right solutions to business needs , Alstom chose a managed network service based on the VMware SD-WAN solution . It will be delivered by BT over its new digital service platform .
The service will help Alstom accelerate its ‘ move-to-cloud ’ strategy . It will improve the company ’ s visibility of network traffic allowing it to optimize end-user experience .
BT has announced a five-year contract with Alstom , one of the world ’ s leading providers of systems , equipment and services for the mobility sector which operates in the APAC region , to upgrade its global network with the latest cloudoptimized connectivity solutions . The new network will connect Alstom ’ s operations at 350 locations in 60 countries , including manufacturing plants , offices , depots and data centers . It will provide agile and secure access to company applications and services used by Alstom ’ s employees , of which 24,000 have been working remotely during the pandemic .
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It also includes a range of fully-managed or co-managed options giving Alstom the flexibility to take control of individual aspects of change management .
Nicolas Vurpillot , Network and Network Security Director , Alstom , said : “ Following a thorough assessment of available SD-WAN technologies , BT demonstrated willingness and capability to innovate , enhance service levels and partner with Alstom to help us achieve our strategic goals .”
US agency bolsters data and cybersecurity needs of Philippine bureau
The US Trade and Development Agency ( USTDA ) has awarded a grant to the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue ( BIR ) for technical assistance to upgrade its digital infrastructure and enhance services for millions of Filipinos .
USTDA ’ s assistance continues a successful , decades-long partnership that has advanced priority information and communications technology infrastructure across the Philippines .
“ USTDA is supporting an ambitious effort by the Bureau of Internal Revenue to identify and deploy the most innovative ICT solutions in support of its vital mission ,” said Enoh T . Ebong , USTDA ’ s Acting Director .
“ Our assistance will help the bureau meet its data and cybersecurity needs as it navigates an increasingly complex technology environment . Our involvement in this project will also create opportunities for American firms to support the Philippine government ’ s Digital Transformation goals .”
USTDA ’ s technical assistance will create a digital strategy roadmap , workforce development and implementation plan for an in-house data center that will collectively enhance BIR ’ s e-filing and e-payment systems . By building a platform for more efficient and transparent revenue collection , USTDA ’ s grant will enhance the Philippines ’ tax reform and long-term Digital Transformation efforts .
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