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VMware enhances data / digital security in Monaco

these ambitions . As our VMware Sovereign Cloud partner , Monaco Cloud can help deliver these digital services to help the Government of Monaco Drive innovation more securely while complying with data privacy laws .”

VMware has confirmed that the

Government of Monaco is to adopt a VMware Sovereign Cloud , provided by Monaco Cloud .
This deployment marks a significant step toward bolstering the Principalities ’ data security and confidentiality credentials and accelerating its digital services targets . Monaco Cloud , a VMware Sovereign Cloud partner , will operate the Monaco
Government ’ s sovereign cloud to help rapidly accelerate Monaco ’ s ‘ Extended Monaco ’ program , designed to make digital technology the foundation of all public policies and services .
Laurent Allard , Head of VMware Sovereign Cloud , VMware , said : “ The Government of Monaco is fiercely ambitious when it comes to delivering digital services and has recognised that a sovereign cloud is the accelerator of
Jean Charles , CIO , Government of Monaco , said : “ VMware ’ s sovereign cloud strategy and services align perfectly with Monaco ’ s commitment to a more secure , digitally advanced government and nation . Monaco stands as one of the countries with the highest level of security in the world . The Principality of Monaco aims to establish itself as a robust digital hub just as it has been a strong financial center and data confidentiality and security is paramount to this .
Stéphane Caillet , Chief Business Development Officer at Monaco Cloud , said : “ Data security for Monaco Cloud is by design – we adhere to the highest data compliancy regulations within Monaco .”

Google Cloud and BT advance cybersecurity with new partnership

Google Cloud and BT have announced a new strategic security partnership targeting a range of joint innovation opportunities .

As a first step , BT becomes an official reseller of Google Chronicle , including its Autonomic Security Operations framework . The move builds on existing collaboration between the companies across data , cloud migration and AI programs . As part of the partnership , BT will become a managed services delivery partner for Google ’ s Autonomic Security Operations ( ASO ) offering based on Google Chronicle .
“ Our partnership brings the best of BT ’ s experience in deploying Big Data-based security platforms with Google Cloud ’ s innovative security capabilities to help our multinational customers transform their approaches to cyber risk management in the face of a rapidly changing threat landscape ,” said Magali Bohn , Global Director , Partnerships and Channels at Google Cloud Security .
“ Combining Google Chronicle ’ s capabilities with BT ’ s view of global networks and experience of providing managed security services is a really exciting prospect .
“ The ASO solution will help our customers to rapidly identify risks and automatically enhance their cyber defences – providing the speed that ’ s essential to combating cyber-attacks .
“ It represents the first step in our partnership with Google Cloud on cybersecurity , with both companies committed to providing new innovations and solutions that help organisations stay ahead of an increasingly threatening cyber threat landscape ,” said Tris Morgan , Managing Director , Security at BT .
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