NEW YORK and PARIS, January 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Business and Atos today announce an industry-leading partnership to power intelligent IoT solutions with private 5G multi-access edge computing for businesses, governments and communities around the world. The 5G edge solution will transform how businesses can leverage predictive analytics, enabling them to improve operational efficiency, mitigate risk and increase revenue.
By combining the expertise of Verizon and Atos, organizations will be able to create immersive digital experiences that fully exercise 5G environments at the edge of their networks, representing the next breakthrough in business value. The Verizon-Atos solution provides an end-to-end architecture that includes hardware, 5G, applications and automation, field services and service desk support. The joint solution effectively overcomes scalability and latency issues.
Verizon will implement the Atos Computer Vision platform in its private 5G multi-access edge computing as part of the joint enterprise solution, providing ready-to-deploy business use cases across various industries. The Atos platform plays a role in bringing key AI-powered video analytics capabilities to critical environments. Verizon’s use of Atos’ BullSequana Edge servers will bolster its 5G edge offerings and unlock new use cases, advancements in network security, connectivity and data management.
The joint solution will focus on large-scale, cloud-based, AI-based data analytics to help businesses run more efficiently. In one use case, the platform will analyze 180 billion data points every hour. Thanks to this system, engineers and operators will be able to determine exactly when and where the shutdown is planned, up to 30 days in advance. Additionally, key metrics and trends will drive operational efficiency and eliminate points of failure over time. This information can come from a localized part of the system and can be applied globally.
“This new joint solution will provide enterprise customers with an unprecedented level of insight into their operations, and we are excited about the prospect of strengthening our existing partnership with Atos. We know the future will be built on our industry-leading 5G network, and today’s announcement is another example of how our products and solutions are truly impacting business efficiency and revenue. today “, noted Tami Erwin, CEO, Verizon Business.
“We are proud to combine our uniquely positioned digital transformations in telecommunications and edge computing with Verizon Business’ reliable, high-performance 5G networks to revolutionize the way people live, work and play. This industry-leading partnership illustrates how we will innovate in the 5G market. for the benefit of exciting new user experiences for businesses and consumers,” noted Jean-Philippe Poirault, Head of Telecoms, Media and Technology, Atos.
The scalable solution is available to customers in a variety of industries – including transportation, industrial, logistics and manufacturing – and highlights the impact that secure, multi-access edge computing can have on the bottom line of an organization.
Through this partnership, Atos and Verizon are positioning themselves as trusted 5G partners for enterprise customers across all industries. The solution leverages the capabilities of both organizations, including expertise in cybersecurity, edge computing and AI/ML, and unleashes the full potential of 5G for enterprises.
Atos has been recognized as the Global Leader in Edge Artificial Intelligence in ISG Provider Lens™’s 2021 Internet of Things – Solutions & Services Quadrant Report, ranking first among all global companies assessed at the both in terms of their portfolio attractiveness and competitive strength. Similarly, Gartner named Atos a Leading AI Technology Innovator for 2020.
About Atos
Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with 107,000 employees and annual revenue of over €11 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, the Group provides tailor-made end-to-end solutions for all industries in 71 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to secure and decarbonized digital for its customers. Atos is an SE (Societas Europaea), listed on Euronext Paris and included in the CAC 40 ESG and Next 20 Paris Stock indices.
Atos’ goal is to help shape the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, teaching and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Throughout the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of civil society to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was established on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Based at New York City and with a worldwide presence, Verizon has generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, meeting customer demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.
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