Orange Business launches public cloud suite in APAC
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Orange Business Services, a subsidiary of French multinational telecoms operator Orange, has launched its suite of global public cloud services in Asia Pacific.
The new suite consists of three pillars – the Flexible Engine IaaS/PaaS public cloud platform developed in partnership with Huawei, professional services to assist customers in their migration, and managed services to operate customer applications and legacy systems.
The suite will enable enterprises to digitally transform their business operations and support Asian businesses in their expansion plans across China, Southeast Asia and Europe. It also supports European companies with their business development across Southeast Asia and China.
Already available in Europe, the services will continue to be rolled out in the US in 2017 and in the Middle East and Africa in 2018.
“Businesses around the globe recognize that it is imperative for them to digitally transform in order to remain competitive,” says Helmut Reisinger, executive vice president for International Business, Orange Business Services.
“Cloud adoption continues to be one of their top technology focus for 2017 as they seek to digitally transform their infrastructure. However, this has become a significant challenge due to infrastructure constraints, security concerns and limits in scalability especially for multinational enterprises.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What specific services are included in the new public cloud suite launched by Orange Business in Asia Pacific?
What specific services are included in the new public cloud suite launched by Orange Business in Asia Pacific?
The new suite comprises three main components: the Flexible Engine IaaS/PaaS public cloud platform developed with Huawei, professional services to help with customer migration, and managed services for operating customer applications and legacy systems.
Q.Where else are these public cloud services available, or where will they be rolled out next?
Where else are these public cloud services available, or where will they be rolled out next?
These services are already accessible in Europe. They are scheduled for rollout in the US later in 2017 and are planned for introduction in the Middle East and Africa during 2018.
Q.What challenges do businesses face when trying to adopt cloud technology, according to Orange Business Services?
What challenges do businesses face when trying to adopt cloud technology, according to Orange Business Services?
Helmut Reisinger states that significant challenges include infrastructure limitations, security worries, and restrictions on scalability, especially for multinational companies striving to digitally transform their operations.
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