Intelligent CIO North America Issue 11 | Page 11

NEWS

Pitney Bowes utilizes IBM for global hybrid cloud transformation

IBM and Pitney Bowes have announced an agreement under which IBM will deliver IT automation , Machine Learning and managed infrastructure services designed to help the mail company transform hybrid cloud computing to support its global business goals . Under the agreement , IBM will manage core infrastructure domains including servers , storage systems , end-user computing and networking for Pitney Bowes , while helping to keep critical business systems running efficiently .

Pitney Bowes embarked on this technology transformation with IBM to better serve its clients around the world who rely upon the accuracy and precision of the company ’ s solutions , analytics and APIs in the areas of e-commerce fulfilment , shipping and returns ; cross-border e-commerce ; office mailing and shipping ; presort services and financing .
“ We have a strategic vision and roadmap to transform our operations and enhance the way we deliver e-commerce , shipping , mailing and financial services to end-users ,” said Joseph Schmitt , Senior Vice President , CIO of Pitney Bowes . “ Working with IBM on this hybrid cloud transformation can enable our business to become dynamic and responsive to unexpected challenges and emerging opportunities .”
IBM Global Technology Services professionals will help Pitney Bowes create and implement an agile IT infrastructure environment and governance model by deploying automation , AI , advanced analytics and hybrid cloud capabilities designed to support , manage and unleash the potential of its on-premises and multi-cloud computing workloads .

Motorola Solutions opens new facility in Texas , manufacturing NDAA-compliant video security solutions

Motorola Solutions has announced the opening of its new , Video Security and Analytics ( VS & A ) manufacturing facility in Richardson , Texas . The 136,000 sqft building represents the company ’ s continued investment in North American manufacturing and the expansion of its production and shipping capabilities to further the growth of its video security portfolio which serves customers around the world .

Over the last few years , Motorola Solutions has made a number of significant acquisitions domestically and internationally in the video security and analytics space . Now , the facility will be the central hub of production and will integrate the company ’ s wide-ranging portfolio of mobile and fixed video offerings . These solutions are designed to increase visibility , accountability and safety for communities , businesses and first-responders .
“ We ’ re proud to be building upon our commitment to provide advanced video security offerings that help our customers make better informed decisions ,” said John Kedzierski , Senior Vice President , Video Security and Analytics at Motorola Solutions . “ With this new , state-of-the-art facility we will be manufacturing critical , NDAA-compliant safety and security video solutions on the doorstep of American public safety agencies and businesses .”
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