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KBY Consulting and AlberuniTech are merging: A Strategic Alliance for Global Coverage In a bold and visionary move, two giants in IT consulting, KBY Consulting and AlberuniTech, have announced their merger, creating an entity with unprecedented geographical coverage. This strategic merger aims to meet the growing global demand for IT services while strengthening their presence in existing markets. KBY Consulting, headquartered in London, is a key player in the IT consulting sector across Europe and Africa. With recognized expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions, KBY Consulting has established itself as a preferred partner for numerous companies aiming to optimize their information systems and enhance their competitiveness. On the other hand, AlberuniTech, based in Islamabad, is an undisputed leader in technological consulting in Asia and the Americas. Specializing in technological innovation, custom software development, and the implementation of artificial intelligence solutions, AlberuniTech has supported numerous multinational companies in their digital transformation, contributing to their success in highly competitive markets. The Benefits of the Merger The merger of these two companies promises numerous beneficial synergies for their clients and partners. By combining their respective expertise and networks, KBY Consulting and AlberuniTech will be able to offer a broader and more comprehensive range of services. Client companies will now benefit from global support, with teams present on four continents, ensuring increased responsiveness and proximity. This merger also optimizes resources and skills, fostering innovation and the creation of even more efficient technological solutions. Employees of both companies will have access to a global talent network and enriching professional development opportunities, further enhancing the culture of excellence and collaboration. Future Perspectives The new entity resulting from the merger of KBY Consulting and AlberuniTech plans to ramp up its investments in research and development, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and blockchain. It also aims to strengthen partnerships with universities and research centers to remain at the forefront of technological innovation. In terms of market strategy, the new company aims to consolidate its position in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, while exploring new opportunities in Oceania and the Middle East. Through a strategy of organic growth and targeted acquisitions, it aims to become a global leader in IT consulting. The merger between KBY Consulting and AlberuniTech marks the beginning of a new era for both companies. By combining their strengths and visions, they are positioning themselves as a key player in global digital transformation, ready to support businesses in their pursuit of performance and innovation. https://lnkd.in/eHvE9CmJ

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ANSSI - Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information has published a comprehensive document in French, detailing #recommendations for #securely #hosting #sensitive #information #systems in the #cloud. Here are the key points in English: 1. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 (𝐃𝐑): -- Recommendation: Use SecNumCloud-qualified non-commercial (internal and community) and private commercial cloud offers to prevent lateral movement attacks between clients. -- Options: Commercial cloud offers can be considered with a thorough risk analysis. 2. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 "𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫" 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: -- Recommendation: Only use SecNumCloud-qualified cloud offers (internal, private, community, or public). 3. 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐎𝐈𝐕) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐎𝐒𝐄) 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: -- Recommendation: Use any SecNumCloud-qualified cloud offers. 4. 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 (𝐒𝐈𝐈𝐕): -- Recommendation: Use SecNumCloud-qualified non-commercial (internal and community) and private commercial offers for dedicated infrastructure. -- Other Options: Other SecNumCloud-qualified commercial offers can be used if supported by a detailed risk analysis and compliance with regulatory obligations. #CloudSecurity #ANSSI #CyberSecurity #CloudComputing #Cloud #SecNumCloud

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🔐 Protect Your Digital Communications with Email Encryption 🔐 In the digital age, the security of email communications is more crucial than ever. Learn in our latest article why email encryption is essential for protecting your sensitive information and how it can transform your approach to cybersecurity. ✨ From the importance of end-to-end encryption to securing exchanges in critical sectors such as healthcare and finance, our comprehensive guide provides a detailed overview of the technologies and practices that ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your communications. 👉 Read the full article here to learn: - How email encryption works. - The different types of encryption available. - Real case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of encryption. - Practical tips for implementing encryption in your organization. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eThJgQFY Don’t let the vulnerability of emails compromise your information. Discover how to effectively secure your communications today! #Cybersecurity #EmailEncryption #DataProtection #SecureExchanges

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[Guide📙Data sharing: How to comply with the regulatory framework] Did you know that 49% of French companies were victims of at least one successful cyberattack in 2023? Sharing information is essential for any business to carry out their work, employees exchange data digitally, not only with each other but also with suppliers, partners, vendors, and customers. Face to these cyber-threats, several legislative frameworks have been created to protect organisations and users, following the example of the #GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and the #NIS2 directive which will come into effect in October 2024. To discover how to ensure regulatory compliance to secure data sharing within your organisation, click here👉https://hubs.ly/Q02VFfyk0 #Ercom #DataProtection #Cybersecurity #DataSharing

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[PRESS RELEASE] Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC) announces the arrival of Vincent Rouaix as new major shareholder Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC), the leading independent European consulting and analyst firm in the area of digital transformation, software, and IT services, is delighted to announce an important change in its shareholder structure and its governance. Vincent Rouaix, along with the investment company CITA SAS and professional private investors from the sector, is becoming PAC’s new major shareholder, thus marking a new era for our company, which was founded in 1976. A well-known figure within the consulting and technology sector, Vincent Rouaix brings with him vast experience and a strategic vision which will strengthen PAC’s position in the market. This change in shareholding, including its management, will enable PAC to continue growing, explore external growth operations and carry on providing high-quality services to its customers in Europe and beyond.   A new phase for PAC Daniella Campbell, CEO Group, commented on this announcement: "The arrival of Vincent Rouaix as PAC’s new major shareholder is a truly exciting development. His extensive experience in the consulting and technology sector will undoubtedly drive PAC to even greater heights, both in terms of innovation and market influence. This strategic change reinforces PAC's leading position as analysts for digital transformation and IT services, and I’m confident that under this new direction, the company will continue to provide exceptional value to its clients. It’s a significant step forward for everyone involved." Vincent Rouaix has revealed his vision for the future of PAC: "I am thrilled to be joining PAC at such a crucial moment in its development. I believe that we have the resources and talent necessary to continue innovating and offering solutions that meet the demanding requirements of our customers and the need to accelerate digital transformation." 🇬🇧 Read the press release in English > https://lnkd.in/eCFAH-b4 🇫🇷 Read de press release in French > https://lnkd.in/eyzV5MPy #PressRelease #Nomination #investors

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📢 Earlier this week, Youssef El Manssouri (CEO and Co-founder of Sesterce) and myself were featured on the popular TECH&CO BUSINESS program hosted by Frédéric Simottel. This 12mns discussion was centered around building the infrastructure for a truly sovereign AI ecosystem, globally scalable.   What makes our partnership with Sesterce special? 🤝 Powering Sustainable, Private AI Cloud Sesterce has forged a strategic alliance with Equinix and Dell Technologies to deliver a sovereign private AI cloud solution. The goal? Providing French businesses with a seamless, cost-effective way to access dedicated AI inference and training services, while ensuring complete control over data hosting, privacy, and architectural design. This standard design can now be delivered in less than a month time in most of our 264 datacenters around the world!   ♻️ Aligning on Sustainability In choosing Equinix as a partner Sesterce has aligned with one of the most environmentally conscious data center providers. As AI's carbon footprint becomes a growing concern, Equinix's renewable energy, efficient cooling, and waste heat recovery initiatives make them the ideal infrastructure provider for sustainable AI.   Cementing #France's AI Leadership By enabling French companies to harness advanced AI capabilities within a secure, sovereign infrastructure, Equinix and Sesterce are empowering domestic innovation and technological independence.   The future of AI is also being built in France, and I'm proud to see our local champions leading the charge. ❓ What are your thoughts on the role of sustainable, sovereign AI infrastructure? I'd love to hear your perspectives in the comments. 🙏 to our partners Dell Technologies: Anwar Dahab, Pascal Mouysset, Maliky Camara, our Friends @ Sesterce: Nicolas PAUGAM, Anthony Tchakerian, the French Government: Matthieu Landon, Anne Bouverot, Claire Vernet-Garnier, Louis Bédier, ... and our AI passionate Equinix colleagues: Adaire Fox-Martin, Jonathan Lin (he/him), Justin Dustzadeh, Petrina Anne Steele, Bruce Owen, Brenden Rawle, Fabien Gautier, Nicolas Roger, Pascal DOS SANTOS, Habiba Guezzour-Raissi, Christophe Thioux, Thomas Espil, Alessia Vitale, Nicolas Buono and so many more 🙂 #AI #DigitalInfrastructure #Sustainability #FrenchTech #Equinix #Sesterce https://lnkd.in/ezsxmz-3

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EU regulations aim at protecting citizens' rights regarding AI. "The measures proposed by the AI Act are primarily designed to reassure citizens that their rights will be protected, and to provide a framework for future use in an economic sector that is gradually taking shape. A risk-based approach prevails in the face of the challenges posed by artificial intelligence. So, for example, AIs that threaten fundamental rights are prohibited: while ChatGPT 4 (which answers general questions) is considered a minimal risk, ChatGPT applied to critical tasks such as medical applications is considered a high-risk AI. Several education, healthcare and employment sectors have also been identified as high-risk. The decisions of companies operating outside the EU will be impacted, and the effects of European regulation are far from clear. The phenomenon is known among large multinationals as the 'Brussels effect'. It has to be said that the penalties are dissuasive, ranging up to 35 million euros or 7% of annual sales for violations relating to prohibited AI applications". #artificialintelligence #gai #chatgpt https://lnkd.in/e9rymaph

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🚀 New contribution by the Hub FranceIA ! 🚀 We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest white paper entitled "A toolbox for managing risks of Artificial Intelligence systems", written by our Banking and Auditability work group. 💡 This white paper, previously published in French, is the result of intense collaboration between artificial intelligence experts working within three major French banks: BNP Paribas, La Banque Postale and Société Générale. Together, we have explored the challenges of managing risks related to AI, especially in the context of the new #AiAct. 📊 This document provides a methodological framework and best practices for navigating this complex landscape. 🚀 The lessons to discover in the deliverable: 🌐 There are a variety of risk analysis tools at each stage of the process. 🛠️ Incomplete software solutions to date for operationalizing AI Act. ⚖️ Generative AI brings new risks surrounded by a lot of legal uncertainties. 👉 Discover our deliverable in detail by following the link in the first comment. Feel free to share your feedback and engage in conversation on this exciting topic! 🌍💬 #IA #Auditability #RiskManagement #Innovation #AiAct #HubFranceIA Thank you to our contributors: Audrey Agesilas Benjamin Bosch Thomas Bonnier Pierre Dehaene Lea Deleris Jérôme Lebecq Cyril Nicolotto Chloé Plédel Caroline Chopinaud Francoise Soulie-Fogelman Mélanie Arnould

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📽️ Découvrez l’interview de Fabrice Dupeu👇 📽️ You can check our interview with Fabrice DUPEU 👇 What is your role at VISEA? "I am a partner since November 2022. I work on business and functional projects, mainly in BFC. I started out in 2001 at WA conseil, which merged with Deloitte. I then moved on to VISEA. I worked my way up from trainee to partner, starting out with a system-oriented functional profile. My practical experience and interest in the consolidation business enabled me to branch out into more business-oriented assignments, such as assistance with the production of consolidated accounts, or expert assignments on more specific subjects such as de-opacifications, historical data recovery, carve-outs or changes in consolidation currencies." If you had the ability to instantly master a new skill, what would it be and why? "Instantly mastering a next-generation consolidation tool. This marks an exceptional upheaval for everyone, including, and perhaps especially, the most experienced. Unfortunately (or fortunately, as the challenge is exciting), it will require some effort to regain the same level of expertise." #interview #entretien #finances #VISEA #consulting #EPM

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☁️ Arcep has just launched a public consultation on #cloud #regulation, marking a key step towards a framework that would give French companies more freedom to choose their cloud service providers.   ⚖️ This consultation, open until December 16, aligns with the law on securing and regulating cyberspace (SREN) and anticipates upcoming regulations like the European Data Act. This initiative is a positive development for the cloud sector, aiming to minimize the costs associated with data transfer and switching providers, and to clarify standards for interoperability and portability.   💡 Lowering data transfer costs and reducing barriers for switching providers is crucial for fostering competition and innovation in the cloud space. These costs can often discourage businesses from optimizing their infrastructure, locking them into specific vendors. By addressing these challenges, this consultation paves the way for greater flexibility, enabling companies to adopt multi-cloud strategies.   ⚙️ Strengthening interoperability and data portability is also key for creating a more open and dynamic cloud ecosystem. Improved compatibility between different systems will allow businesses to seamlessly integrate services from multiple providers. This means they can benefit from cutting edge technologies while maintaining their flexibility, without having to worry about complex technical barriers.   🚀 I believe this push for a new regulatory framework is a step in the right direction for the cloud sector, promoting a more transparent and user-centric market, encouraging innovation while ensuring fair competition.   📝 The Arcep public consultation is available here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8kMrk-H Julien Villeret - Louise Vilain - Catherine Jouny - Mathieu Bertrane - Tiphaine David (Croville) - Charlotte Barbier - Anthony M. - Luna Valy Estay - Laurent BERNOU-MAZARS - Christophe Rodrigues - Gilles Deleuze - Joachim Simon - David ROUXEL

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CloudIway An Innovative Solution for Digital Document Migration Fanny Berthon interviews Christophe Margaine, Marketing Manager at CloudIway  The tool developed by CloudIway is increasingly sought after by IT professionals working in the cloud.  It enables the transfer of data such as emails, archives, and sites between different platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. In summary, CloudIway is: → An intuitive and user-friendly platform → A solution accessible for any data migration project, regardless of volume or location → A migration tool for Google Workspace or Microsoft 365  To learn more, watch the below video.

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Why was David Larivière present at #HWL in 2023? In this 🎥, David Larivière, DBA shares his perspectives on the crucial subject of resilience in the healthcare domain. 👉As the Director of Health industries & Public Sector for PwC Luxembourg and France, he underscores the importance of participating in the first edition of Healthcare Week Luxembourg, highlighting his commitment to resilience, particularly evident in his experiences managing the Covid-19 crisis in French hospitals. 🏥 He addresses the challenges faced by healthcare professionals and facilities during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of learning from these experiences to improve the effectiveness of the healthcare system. 💡 On cross-border collaboration, especially concerning human resource needs, he stresses the necessity of a unified approach among neighboring countries like Luxembourg, France, Belgium, and Germany to address common healthcare challenges. 🌟 Join us to continue exploring the challenges, perspectives, and insights for building a more resilient and collaborative healthcare ecosystem! #HealthcareWeek #ResilienceInHealthcare #CrossBorderCollaboration #LeadershipInHealthcare #HealthcarePerspectives Fédération des Hôpitaux Luxembourgeois QUINZE MAI Luxinnovation GIE LUXEXPO THE BOX Philippe Turk Guillaume Schaack Jenna Ouzillou Benjamin Degardin Sarah Meignié Sarah GARIDI Sylvain Vitali James Debos Hélène Dallais Jean-Philippe Arie Nadia Taleb

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[Publication] Net Zero Initiative - Understanding the role of digital solutions in the global net zero effort ➡️ Guidelines for the digital sector : https://lnkd.in/e_BTYaDz 🖥 The digital sector currently counts for 2.1% to 3.9% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 2.5% of France's carbon footprint. The sector's emissions are rising steadily every year, and could increase by 45% between 2020 and 2030 if the trend remains unchanged. ⚠️ In addition to GHG emissions, the sector is exerting increasing pressure on mineral and fossil resources, water use and waste.  ⚠️ Growing demand for electricity and non-recyclable critical metals could come into competition with the increased needs from the low-carbon transition. At the same time, the digital sector is sometimes promoted as a provider of solutions to the climate crisis, capable of reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of other sectors. ❓ But is it really the case ?  ❓ What is the decarbonisation potential of digital technology ? ❓ How can digital companies contribute to the global net zero ? 1️⃣ Firstly, a company should ensure that its solutions are compatible with a low-carbon world 2️⃣ Secondly, it must reduce its own emissions and contribute to the development of carbon sinks In order to guide companies in the digital sector to understand the role of their solutions, the issues to address, the calculation of avoided emissions, etc., and help them have a positive impact, Carbone 4 has launched NZI for IT with the support of 9 corporate sponsors, and created a new methodology specific to the digital sector. Report led by Clara Benedini, Zénon VASSELIN, Benjamin Paulmier and Pierre MAQUET.  The NZI team would like to thank our sponsors Back Market, Bureau Veritas Group, Constellation, IJO, ISAI, OCTO Technology, Orange, OVHcloud, VusionGroup and all of the contributors who helped the analysis. Discover the guidelines 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_BTYaDz Join our webinar today at 5pm to learn more about the methodology 👉 https://lnkd.in/emQr9NhP 

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Juillet 2024, European Commission, #VirtualWorlds, #metaverse ; toujours des constats, encore des recommendations, à quand l'action ? "👉The new report by the Innovation Friendly Regulations Advisory Group (IFRAG) on emerging digital technologies in the public sector explores the opportunities and risks of #VirtualWorlds, formulates recommendations and some key conclusions: 🔸 Virtual worlds can improve the quality of life for EU citizens and increase the competitiveness of European industry by providing benefits to education, healthcare and emergency services. 🔸 This potential comes with some risks, as virtual ecosystem rules could be in conflict with EU values and legislation, and the existing dynamics could lead to economic value transferring out of the EU. 🔸 Existing technologies such as #AI #blockchain are enabling virtual worlds, making issues linked to enabling technologies, interoperability, legislation and #innovation transferable to the realm of virtual worlds." #VR #metavers

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We had the opportunity to support La Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée in their digital transformation journey, putting citizens at the center of their strategy. Managing over 𝟰𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 annually across 30 regional websites, their goal was clear: 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 to deliver more effective and accessible digital services. --- Together, we tackled several challenges: ✅ Collecting user feedback through targeted and relevant surveys. ✅ Identifying key areas for improvement on critical platforms, such as the regional aid catalog. ✅ Leveraging AI-powered insights to 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀. --- Our collaboration was built around two key pillars: ➜ 𝗔 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 Quantitative and qualitative measures to analyze user expectations and frustrations. Segmented feedback to enable precise, team-specific actions. ➜ 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 Advanced AI capabilities to synthesize user feedback. Detailed, shareable reports to facilitate collaboration across teams. --- A big thank you to Pierre MESTRE and his team for their trust and commitment to creating an inclusive, ethical, and sustainable digital experience. Want to read the full case study? https://lnkd.in/eBCdtHgy

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As our French national federation Prism'emploi recently embraced our Code of Ethical Principles in the Use of #ArtificialIntelligence to help their members navigate the rapid deployment of #AI in #employment & #recruitment services, our Managing Director Denis Pennel explains 👉 why the sector felt the need to take the lead in this realm 🤖 how the technology is already deeply changing how #HRservices professionals work 🙋‍♀️ how the World Employment Confederation keeps supporting its members as it develops. https://lnkd.in/etDMmr3B

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Un projet ERP qui finit par ruiner l'un des plus grands conseils municipaux d'Europe 👇 https://lnkd.in/d2dYRxuH Many leaders pride themselves on setting the high-level direction and staying out of the details. But big picture, hands off leadership isn’t likely to work in a change situation, because the hardest part of change—the paralyzing part—is in the details. Any successful change requires a translation of ambiguous goals into concrete behaviors. To make a switch, you need to script the critical moves.

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