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Orange and Google Cloud to form strategic partnership in data, AI and edge computing servicesPARIS, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange and Google Cloud today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the transformation of Orange's IT infrastructure and the development of future cloud services, in particular edge computing. The agreement reinforces Orange's commitment, as set out in its Engage 2025 plan, to drive its internal transformation through the innovative and widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data in order to improve operational efficiency and the customer experience. The collaboration will also pave the way for the development of new advanced cloud, edge computing and cybersecurity services that will open up business opportunities for both Google Cloud and Orange. Google Cloud and Orange will closely collaborate to ensure the partnership's success. Google will provide its know-how in cutting-edge cloud technologies, world-class analytics and AI tools, as well as proven digital transformation methodology and dedicated resources. Orange will contribute its deep expertise in information and communication technology services and its multi-national network infrastructure. The agreement signals a firm commitment to use AI and data to increase the pace of transformation across Orange's European footprint, placing data at the heart of the Group's innovation model. To do this, Orange plans to build a next-generation data analytics and machine-learning platform with Google technologies. The partnership will also benefit consumers and businesses across Europe by bringing powerful cloud-computing capabilities to the edge of the network, such as in retail, gaming, and other industries. The strategic partnership will also strengthen Orange Business Services' portfolio of offers by bringing value-added analytics and additional cloud services based on Google Cloud solutions, building on Orange's position as a multi-cloud services provider for its enterprise customers across the globe, and strengthening Orange Cyberdefense's leading capabilities. With this agreement, Google Cloud further reinforces its presence in Europe as a significant player in the cloud sector providing advanced technologies and services across all major industries, including businesses both small and large. Driving the next generation of cloud services Orange and Google Cloud also agree to jointly create an Innovation Lab and a Center of Excellence that will both foster innovation and growth:
Commenting on the partnership, Stéphane Richard, Chairman and CEO of Orange, said: "Orange is a pioneer of digital transformation and is pleased to partner with Google to accelerate its data and AI transformation and continue towards a better service for its customers. Google has been a long term partner of Orange and, as Google is eager to invest in Europe - and especially in France - to develop new datacenters, this is the perfect time to work on new services and opportunities in French and European markets." Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, said: About Orange Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA) and on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol ORAN). For more information on the internet and on your mobile: www.orange.com, www.orange-business.com or to follow us on Twitter: @orangegrouppr. Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited. About Google Cloud
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