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As the FinTech sector continues to evolve, cloud-native transformation has become essential for achieving agility, scalability, and compliance. Yet, this shift is not without its challenges. FinTech companies face high processing demands, slow deployment cycles, cost management complexities, the need for bare-metal reduction, and the push towards distributed infrastructures. Addressing these issues requires strategic planning, specialized expertise, and a structured approach to modernization. In this article, we explore how FinTech firms can overcome these hurdles, including skill gaps and business case considerations, to effectively harness cloud-native technologies. Key findings by CNCF, 2024: Companies are in need for multi-cloud strategies, yet skill-gaps and security challenges are major concerns Escaping the End-of-Life Trap FinTech organizations often depend on legacy infrastructure, which, while reliable, restricts their capacity for innovation and hinders responsiveness to market demands. These aging systems often lack compatibility with cloud-native platforms, affecting scalability and agility. Beyond these technical limitations, there are compelling business cases for modernization. With strategic platform engineering, transitioning to cloud-native platforms can streamline processes, reduce operational costs, and elevate service quality. However, skill gaps pose a significant challenge. As cloud-native technologies become more sophisticated, firms may struggle to find the expertise needed to manage these new environments. A phased migration strategy helps address this by focusing on critical services initially, thereby minimizing operational risks while incrementally building in-house capabilities. By investing in modern platforms like Kubernetes, FinTech companies can achieve faster deployments, enhanced reliability, and a more seamless developer experience. Hybrid Infrastructure: The Cloud Experience On-Premise While some FinTech firms are ready to fully embrace the public cloud, others hesitate due to regulatory or data sovereignty concerns. Many are opting for a hybrid approach, which combines the flexibility and scalability of cloud computing within their own data centers. This model benefits greatly from platform engineering, as it introduces tools and practices that support cost management, avoid vendor lock-in, and provide a consistent user experience across both on-premise and cloud environments. A cloud-agnostic orchestration layer can provide the necessary flexibility to integrate across different environments without tying firms to a single provider. Additionally, application management abstraction streamlines operations, enabling developers and operations teams to enjoy a consistent experience, regardless of the underlying infrastructure. Aligning data residency strategies with regulatory requirements ensures that sensitive financial data is safeguarded while firms capitalize on cloud capabilities. Navigating the Risks: Security, Compliance, and Operational Disruptions While cloud-native transformation brings many benefits, it also entails risks. Security is a primary concern, especially when managing sensitive financial data during migration. Compliance with regulations such as GDPR and PCI-DSS is essential, as non-compliance can lead to severe financial and reputational impacts. Moreover, migrating from legacy to cloud-native environments can lead to operational disruptions, which can affect customer trust and financial performance. A journey with risks: Every transformation process poses threats for operations and budget Mitigating these risks requires a robust multi-cloud governance, security, and compliance strategy. Embedding these elements throughout the transformation process helps minimize vulnerabilities and control costs. Similar Challenges Across Sectors: Healthcare, Insurance, and Media The hurdles FinTech companies face in cloud-native transformation are not unique. Other industries such as healthcare, insurance, and media share similar concerns, particularly around data security, regulatory compliance, and scalability. Healthcare providers, for instance, must protect patient data while adopting cloud technologies to improve service delivery. Insurance companies also manage vast amounts of personal data and face strict regulatory requirements, much like FinTech firms. The media industry, meanwhile, relies on high scalability and low latency to deliver seamless content experiences to users, which is comparable to the needs of financial service providers. Conclusion: Advancing with siticom's Cloud-Native Services Siticom provides tailored support for FinTech and other industries facing cloud-native transformation challenges. Our services encompass optimized networking, end-to-end automation, and performance tuning to help businesses achieve agility, scalability, and compliance. We also ensure flexibility across environments and embed rigorous testing and security practices. Explore Siticom's offerings in cloud-native transformation and related fields: Cloud-Native Transformation Network and Service Automation Network Test Automation Ready to take the next step? 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Welcome to the siticom Hacktoberfest 2024! This year we will participate in a series of presentations and discussions about your experiences with open source projects. Your host will be Marius Gerling ( marius.gerling@siticom.de ). When? October 15, 2024, 5 p.m. - Open End   Where? siticom Office Weiterstadt   Brunnenweg 19 64331 Weiterstadt 3rd Floor   It is also possible to take part in the event remotely via Microsoft Teams, but only in the presentations. The hackathon and networking will take place on site. All open source enthusiasts are welcome! If you would like to participate in this event, please click on the following button to register: Agenda: From 5 p.m.: Get-Together From 6 p.m.: Development of a Kubernetes operator for router management: Automation and scalability - Florian Löhden (siticom GmbH) Server and client-side rendering of geodata: Overview, demo and live coding - Jakob Miksch (siticom GmbH) Quasar and Python backend: API control, SSO and flexible deployment with Docker and AWS - Piotr Kowzan (siticom GmbH) Secure Secret Management in Cloud Environments with HashiCorp Vault/OpenBao - Lukas Steiner (firstcolo GmbH) Would you like to talk about an exciting topic yourself at the siticom Hacktoberfest 2024 and present it to the others? Then don't hesitate and register here! We look forward to your ideas and your contribution to the event. We especially welcome talks that include more hands-on sessions and live coding to make the experience more interactive and and practical for all participants. The necessary catering will be provided with pizza and drinks. :)   About Hacktoberfest: Hacktoberfest is an annual event organized by DigitalOcean that encourages people to contribute to open source projects during the month of October. The goal is to support open source projects that are often maintained by small teams with limited resources. The event promotes learning and improving skills and celebrates the community around open source. This year marks the 11th year of Hacktoberfest, sponsored by DigitalOcean , Cloudflare and Quira . Every year, thousands of participants, programmers and non-programmers alike, attend to support the projects they use, develop new skills and meet like-minded people. Click here for the current Hacktoberfest event calendar .

At a time when the energy transition and digitalization are closely intertwined, siticom is one of the leading providers in the development of sustainable solutions. The challenges of the energy transition require innovative approaches that focus on both efficiency and environmental friendliness. Through forward-looking projects and strategic partnerships, siticom is setting new standards in digital infrastructure, which plays a major role in the transformation to a sustainable and intelligent energy and mobility landscape. This article provides an insight into siticom's major initiatives that are paving the way for both green energy progress and smarter cities. siticom & 5hine: Control of heliostats in Jülich via 5G The “5hine” project aims to use 5G technology to optimize the control of heliostats in solar thermal plants at the Jülich site. siticom has set up a 5G network specially developed for remote, industrial applications such as solar thermal energy. Wireless communication with drones, camera systems and other devices significantly improves the efficiency and maintenance of such systems. The successful establishment of end-to-end connections marks an important milestone for the use of 5G in the renewable energy sector. Under the leadership of siticom, partners such as DLR, TU Dortmund University and Condor Multicopter & Drones, Leikon and Synhelion are working to increase the efficiency and functionality of solar tower power plants. These plants consist of a large number of movable mirrors, known as heliostats, whose control is facilitated by the innovative 5G network. Wireless technology offers enormous advantages over conventional cabling, particularly in large-scale industrial plants, in terms of monitoring and controlling the systems. With the successful integration of 5G into solar thermal energy, the project is making further progress. Important milestones such as network coverage and end-to-end communication have already been achieved, increasing the sustainability and cost efficiency of energy generation. “5hine” is thus making a decisive contribution to the development of a CO₂-neutral energy landscape and has the potential to advance the German renewable energy sector worldwide. Further information on this project can be found here: siticom & Bayernwerk: Smart grids for a stable energy supply Another important project is the collaboration with Bayernwerk, one of the largest energy suppliers in Germany. They are working together on the development of smart grids, i.e. intelligent electricity networks that optimize energy distribution. These grids are able to control the flow of energy in real time and thus better balance out fluctuations in energy production from renewable sources. This is a decisive step towards ensuring the stability of the grid even with a high proportion of renewable energy. For the project with Bayernwerk, siticom is actively supporting the energy transition through efficient grid planning and implementation of medium and low-voltage lines. The focus is on replacing old overhead lines with modern underground cables and expanding the power grid to cope with the increased energy demand. siticom takes on comprehensive tasks ranging from the procurement and analysis of suitable maps to detailed route planning using GIS tools such as QGIS and AUTOCAD. Plausibility checks and on-site surveys ensure that the planned routes are feasible and accurate. In addition, siticom takes care of the legal aspects, including the negotiation of permission agreements with landowners and the preparation of all necessary documents for the approval procedures. A major advantage for Bayernwerk is the provision of highly qualified experts in the areas of planning, surveying, construction supervision and routing, which enables seamless project execution. The supra-regional availability of siticom's services also expands the scope of action and ensures efficient implementation of projects, regardless of location. Further information on this project can be found here: siticom & Comfortcharge: electric mobility for the future The aim of a modern expansion of the charging infrastructure in Germany is to create flexible and efficient mobility solutions by using smart infrastructure concepts based on digital technologies such as IoT and AI. These technologies enable the networking and optimization of charging infrastructure, which ensures demand-oriented use and easy scaling. As part of a Germany-wide expansion project for Comfortcharge, siticom is working intensively on expanding the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Comfortcharge currently operates public fast-charging infrastructure at over 240 locations throughout Germany. The special thing about this is that they set up their charging infrastructure on Telekom's own properties, use existing infrastructure and offer an overall sustainable charging experience with 100% certified green electricity. As general contractor, siticom takes on comprehensive tasks from planning and construction to implementation management, including subcontractor management and coordination of the entire rollout. Following a successful pilot project in Berlin, site projects are currently being implemented in various regions. The customer's property locations are being expanded with DC charging stations and/or AC charging facilities.   As part of this rollout, siticom advises on finding site-specific solutions, carries out planning in all planning phases including the approval processes and detailed planning, realizes the electrical engineering implementation and the structural implementation including all in-house work, civil engineering and other necessary structural adjustments such as fence and gate work in its established partner network. The close cooperation with the siticom partner network and the efficient management of projects make a significant contribution to advancing electromobility in Germany and creating sustainable mobility solutions for the future. Further information on this project can be found here: Summary siticom's impressive projects show how technological innovations and strategic partnerships can make a significant contribution to shaping a sustainable future. Whether through the optimization of solar thermal power plants with 5G technology, the development of intelligent power grids with Bayernwerk or the expansion of electromobility with Comfortcharge - siticom shows that digital solutions and environmental awareness complement each other perfectly. These projects are not only technological advances, but also a strong commitment to promoting the energy transition and creating a greener, smarter future. The sustainable digitalization that siticom is driving forward represents a significant contribution to shaping a greener and more efficient tomorrow.

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JMA homepage ​ Partnering with QCT allows us to harness cutting-edge cloud technology and advanced data center solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients. siticom & QCT Radio Access, OpenRAN Our partnership with Airspan, a trailblazer in 5G and open-architecture solutions, helps us deliver top-tier 5G Campus Networks and flexible network solutions. siticom & Airspan Cybersecurity, Networking Cisco's industry-leading 5G solutions are integral to our technology offerings. Our partnership enhances our capabilities and helps us deliver secure, high-performance 5G solutions to our clients. siticom & Cisco 5G CPE Fibrolan's access, aggregation, and transmission products support essential SyncE, BITS, and PTP protocols with excellent accuracy and stability. FibroLAN homepage Cloud Native As our partner for 5G Campus Networks, Metaswitch, a Microsoft company, leads the development of potent cloud-native communication software. Their solutions can be deployed in public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. siticom & Metaswitch Radio Access Through our partnership with BTI Wireless, a leading provider of communication solutions, we are driving network innovation and enhancing our 5G capabilities. BTI Wireless homepage 5G Core Druid Software, our partner for 5G Campus Networks, has deployed their Raemis" solution on some of the largest private network sites in the world. Their mature products support mission-critical and business-critical applications over networks." siticom & Druid Software Observability, Network Management An essential entity within Logicalis group, ituma is at the forefront of 5G technology and network management. Their expertise enables us to deliver cutting-edge 5G solutions and ensure reliable network operations for our clients. siticom & ituma MPLS IP Data Networks Nokia, a global leader in telecommunications, empowers our services with their advanced 5G and network technologies, facilitating superior communication solutions. siticom & Nokia INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE POINT PARTNERS IN NETWORK TRANSFORMATION NET Partner Service Automation Our collaboration with Atrinet ensures vendor-independent network and service discovery, along with automation software. This helps us integrate, discover, and activate multi-vendor network infrastructures across traditional and next-generation networks. Atrinet homepage Access Networks Together with RtBrick, we are revolutionizing the access networks of major telco providers. This partnership allows us to rethink infrastructure with disaggregated routing software. siticom & RtBrick Virtual Networks, Observability Our partnership with Isovalent, creators of the Cilium software, strengthens our capabilities in observability and security networking, enabling advanced network connectivity and security solutions. siticom & Isovalent Production Technologies With SturmConsultants, we offer inside know-how on production technologies for the automotive industry. Our combined expertise in Operational Technology and IT allows us to provide comprehensive solutions from a single source. siticom & SturmConsultants Software Architecture, software dev Together with Networked Assets, we tackle the challenge of selecting the right software architecture amid rapid technology changes and evolving business requirements. NetworkedAssets homepage SHAPING THE FUTURE TOGETHER FURTHER COOPERATIONS OTHER Server, Cloud Computing, Data Storage In collaboration with Dell, a global leader in digital transformation and enterprise solutions, we are furthering our technological capabilities and offering robust solutions to our clients. siticom & Dell Open Source, Security Our partnership with Red Hat, the world's open source leader, allows us to provide open source software solutions with enhanced security and durability for businesses, courtesy of our Red Hat certified engineers. siticom & Red Hat Infra, Tiefbau, RF Solutions Recognized for their expertise in RF Solutions and telecommunications infrastructure, Zener strengthens our service portfolio, enabling us to deliver robust and resilient network communications. Zener homepage BLOG REFERENCE PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS PARTNER STORIES Jul 18 2 min Partner WELCOME TO THE FUTURE: SITICOM JOINS CHEMCOLOGNE Nov 1, 2023 2 min 5G siticom Distinguished as a High Flyer in Private Network Management Sep 12, 2023 2 min Partner Together for fast Internet: siticom and Zener as strong partners in fiber optic expansion Apr 4, 2023 2 min News The 5g-alliance of ituma and siticom Sep 2, 2022 2 min Partner Partnership siticom & Isovalent Jun 14, 2022 2 min 5G Irish Trade Mission: Partnership between Druid and siticom as an outstanding example 1 2 3 IT'S TIME, WE FINALLY GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER. BECOME A PART OF OUR ORCHESTRA. ​ You want to work with us and are looking for a strong partner? Get to know us without any obligatio n in a 30 minute session and feel free to tell us about it! OLIVER PREIßLER DIRECTOR SALES & MARKETING Make an appointment Contact on LinkedIn LET'S GET IN TOUCH Kontakt

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