NEWS
Echoworx
expands EU
reach with
new German
data centre
Steveco embraces Port 4.0
with private LTE solution
from Nokia
E
choworx has announced the opening
of its new data centre in Germany.
This move further entrenches Echoworx’s
presence and competitive edge within the
EU region.
Known for its proven manufacturing
industries, from automotive to
pharmaceutical, established financial core
and growing industries like cybersecurity
and tech, Germany is an unofficial economic
leader within the EU region. And with new
country-specific regulations spurred by
the launch of the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR) last spring, the timing
could not be better.
While the GDPR is a blanket term across
the EU region, implementation varies from
country to country. And when it comes
to data residency, nearly every German
company demands that their data remain
within German borders.
Both domestic and international
companies looking to do business in
Germany need to have access to German-
hosted data centres to effectively compete.
“Knowing where and how data is stored is
important when looking for a third-party
partnership under new privacy regulations
like the GDPR. When data starts to leave a
protected zone, for example, the regulations
still apply.
“Having access to a data centre within a
target region, like Germany in this case,
offers competitive advantages,” said Alex
Loo, VP Operations at Echoworx.
To accommodate all business needs, in
addition to its new German location,
Echoworx currently has data centres in
Canada, the US, Mexico, the UK and
Ireland. All Echoworx data centres are
specifically engineered with the highest
standards in mind to protect data and
ensure regulatory compliance is met for
specific geographic areas.
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INTELLIGENTCIO
N
okia and Ukkoverkot are providing
a private LTE network to the Port
of HaminaKotka, bringing the ability to
embrace IoT and digitalise processes as
well as providing mobile access to vital
applications and information.
Through the new connectivity, the
harbour operator has seen improvements
across multiple areas, from improved
situational awareness of container
handling to warehouse logistics and
port security. The dedicated low-latency
network enables wirelessly connected
cameras on cranes to provide real-time
video streaming and analytics, as well as
business-critical connectivity for trucks,
sensors and workers.
The deal with Steveco is the most
recent result from the close partnership
between Ukkoverkot, a leading provider
of private LTE networks in Finland, and
Nokia. The collaboration has already
brought dedicated pervasive connectivity
to Finavia, Konecranes and facilitated
a Sandvik and Nokia deal to deliver
Industrial IoT (IIoT) to mining. The
companies have announced a new
strategic alliance to target more business
among Finnish corporate customers.
Large enterprises increasingly require
highly reliable wireless connectivity
as they execute on their Digital
Transformation agenda based on
analytical insight, for which they
need connected sensors, machines,
robots, vehicles and people. Nokia
and Ukkoverkot bring proven, mission-
critical wireless networks and cloud
solutions for specific use cases in
Finland. The aim is to help shape
enterprise customer networks with
state-of-the-art technology so that they
can fully embrace IoT, digitalisation
and intelligence for greater business
efficiency, safety and agility.
www.intelligentcio.com