- Solution includes software-defined networking and security
services, including a CyberSOC
- IT/OT network convergence driven by productivity and
operational security requirements
AkzoNobel has expanded its agreement with Orange Business
Services to transform its global network and security
infrastructure, converge information technology/operational
technology (IT/OT) and enhance security. The partnership will
enable AkzoNobel to scale up its innovation budget and drive
digital transformation.
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Orange will also support AkzoNobel in
centralizing its IT/OT network operations, connecting and managing
its entire footprint from factory to store, across all regions.
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Orange is providing a range of services, including
software-defined WAN and LAN, multisourcing service integration
(MSI), security and consulting services for AkzoNobel’s global
connectivity transformation. Orange will also support AkzoNobel in
centralizing its IT/OT network operations, connecting and managing
its entire footprint from factory to store, across all regions.
As a global digital services integrator, Orange will manage
services and technologies from multiple network and voice vendors
for AkzoNobel using an MSI model. This will enable AkzoNobel to
simplify its partner landscape and reduce overall spend.
In addition, Orange is establishing a CyberSOC as part of
overseeing end-to-end security for both IT and OT. Powered by
Orange Cyberdefense, this will pull together forensic security,
security event analysis and risk analysis. Orange will also roll
out additional security processes for the company’s network
infrastructure, including for roaming users and third parties.
Cloud transformation As part of its transformation, AkzoNobel is
moving its applications to the cloud. Orange is providing robust,
secure connectivity from digital workspaces to cloud-based
applications for their global workforce.
SD-WAN will help AkzoNobel further optimize its networking
expenditures by leveraging internet access, providing direct cloud
access for branches and prioritizing business-critical applications
through high-performance connections. Orange is also managing and
integrating AkzoNobel’s legacy communications to enable an
efficient and effective transformation to unified communications
(UC) cloud services.
Orange is also providing consultancy for AkzoNobel’s data
analytics programs enabling the company to harvest maximum insight
from data across its business. This will enable it to gather
business intelligence, value and insight. All services are
integrated in the AkzoNobel environment and consistently managed
globally, delivering reporting dashboards and advice that provide
real business value.
“To operate more efficiently, we wanted to simplify our IT
ecosystem partner landscape. Building on our more than 15-year
successful track record with Orange, we knew we could count on them
as our strategic IT services provider. Looking forward, we are
eager to co- innovate with Orange around OT and data intelligence
services to further boost our business,” said Dirk van der Heijden,
Director Global IT Operations at AkzoNobel.
“We have a long and rich history with AkzoNobel in optimizing
its infrastructure to provide a competitive edge. We are excited to
continue our collaboration, finding secure and innovative ways to
support growth and leverage valuable data insights for future
innovations in their industry. It’s what we do to support our key
customers: connect, protect and innovate,” said Frank Baggermans,
Managing Director, Benelux at Orange Business Services.
About AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel has a passion for paint. We’re experts in the proud craft
of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and
protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands –
including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted
by customers around the globe. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we
are active in over 150 countries and employ around 34,000 talented
people who are passionate about delivering the high-performance
products and services our customers expect. For more information
please visit www.akzonobel.com. © 2020 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights
reserved.
About Orange Business
Services Orange Business Services is a network-native
digital services company and the global enterprise division of the
Orange Group. It connects, protects and innovates for enterprises
around the world to support sustainable business growth. Leveraging
its connectivity and system integration expertise throughout the
digital value chain, Orange Business Services is well placed to
support global businesses in areas such as software-defined
networks, multi-cloud services, Data and AI, smart mobility
services, and cybersecurity. It securely accompanies enterprises
across every stage of the data lifecycle end-to-end, from
collection, transport, storage and processing to analysis and
sharing.
With companies thriving on innovation, Orange Business Services
places its customers at the heart of an open collaborative
ecosystem. This includes its 27,000 employees, the assets and
expertise of the Orange Group, its technology and business
partners, and a pool of finely selected start-ups. More than 3,000
multinational enterprises, as well as two million professionals,
companies and local communities in France, put their trust in
Orange Business Services.
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