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Release of containers at Port of Antwerp will be digitalised
Port of Antwerp is taking the next step in the development of a digitally secured port . ‘ Certified Pick up ’ ( CPu ), a digital , secure and integrated solution for the release of containers , will start from January 1 , 2021 , and will replace the current system of PIN codes . This new way of working will guarantee a secure , transparent and optimised release
process for incoming containers which will then leave the port by rail , barge or truck . Nowadays , in order to pick up a container at a terminal in the port , a unique PIN code is needed . The time between providing the PIN code to the shipping company and the driver entering this code at the terminal is considerable . Moreover , the PIN code is seen by various parties which increases the risk of abuse . To make this process more secure and efficient , CPu will come into force . CPu is a neutral , central data platform which connects all stakeholders involved in the container import process .
The CPu platform receives and processes container information to generate an encrypted digital key , with which the eventual carrier can pick up the container . This digital key is only created when the final carrier is known . The time between the creation of the digital key and the collection of the container is therefore minimal .
It will also be possible to trace which parties were involved in the collection of the container . This allows the competent authorities such as customs and police to access the data exchanged and generated in Certified Pick up within the boundaries of their legal powers .
Equinix expands collaboration with VMware to help enterprises accelerate Digital Transformation
Equinix , the global interconnection and data centre company , has announced an expanded collaboration with VMware to help enterprises accelerate Digital Transformation . As part of this expansion , VMware will offer its SD-WAN Edge as a virtual network function ( VNF ) on Equinix ’ s Network Edge .
VMware is also extending its presence in Equinix International Business Exchange ( IBX ) data centres across the Americas , Europe , Asia-Pacific and the Middle East to enable greater connectivity for customers on a global scale .
As enterprises worldwide pursue Digital Transformation initiatives , they increasingly embrace cloud-style models and services to meet their objectives . With employees and customers dispersed across geographic locations and different cloud providers , there is unrelenting pressure on enterprise networks to become more agile , flexible and easier to deploy and manage . To meet these evolving demands , Equinix is collaborating with VMware to offer an easy-to-consume solution to enterprises , service providers and partners that empowers remote workforces , reduces disruption and increases Business Continuity efforts for companies at the digital Edge . The VMware SD- WAN by VeloCloud solution now available on Equinix ’ s Network Edge is an enterprise-grade virtual SD-WAN Edge service that helps enterprises manage their own direct peering relationships with the cloud service providers of their choice via Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric ( ECX Fabric ) or Equinix Marketplace . It allows enterprises to enhance application performance for remote users within minutes and without any upfront capital expenses . By delivering fast , optimised and secure site-to-applications at the Edge via private interconnection , enterprises can deploy the solution to gain the consistent and predictable network performance required to meet their digital business needs .
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