Megaport Limited (ASX: MP1), a global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions, has announced its expansion into Italy with the launch of its platform in Milan, one of Europe’s most important business centers. This strategic move will allow Italian and global companies to access fast, secure, and scalable cloud connectivity, revolutionizing their operations and accelerating their digital transformation.
The launch of Megaport in Milan includes the implementation of Points of Presence (PoPs) in key data centers in the country, such as AtlasEdge, Data4, Equinix, and Retelit. These points will enable Italian and foreign companies to take advantage of Network as a Service, improving their ability to scale operations and adapt to the growing demands of the digital environment.
Milan, the epicenter of technological growth in Italy
Italy, with a GDP exceeding $2 trillion and constantly growing, presents itself as a strategic destination for the expansion of digital infrastructures. Milan, considered the financial and business capital of the country, significantly contributes to the Italian economy, with over 440 million euros in annual revenue. This makes the city a key point for companies looking to leverage the booming European market in technology.
According to Michael Reid, CEO of Megaport, “Italy is a strategic market that is rapidly developing in the digital space. Megaport’s expansion to Milan allows both local and international companies to take advantage of advanced connectivity infrastructure, facilitating the adoption of new technologies and improving competitiveness in the region.”
Network as a Service: an innovative solution for digital transformation
Megaport’s NaaS platform offers companies the ability to connect to the cloud in less than 60 seconds, providing a flexible and high-performance infrastructure that allows organizations to manage their networks efficiently. Through NB-IoT and LTE-M networks, Telefónica and Halotech have driven the development of technological solutions applied to key sectors such as mining, healthcare, and industry.
The advantage of this solution is its scalability, allowing companies to adjust their bandwidth and service needs according to market demands. Additionally, with the support of over 850 data centers worldwide and access to 365 service providers, including all major public clouds, Italian organizations can benefit from a robust and flexible infrastructure.
Success stories: Sara Assicurazioni, a pioneering client in Italy
Sara Assicurazioni, a leading Italian insurer, has been one of the first clients to implement Megaport’s solution to manage their multi-cloud and multi-region network. The company has connected its key offices in Europe, optimizing data management and enhancing the security of its operations.
Paolo Perrucci, Director of ICT Architectures and Operations at Sara Assicurazioni, said: “Since we implemented Megaport, managing our network has been extremely easy. We just need to provision the connections we need and they take care of the rest. Megaport is literally our stairway to the cloud.”
Italy, a market in full technological expansion
Italy is at an exciting turning point in the adoption of digital technologies. Currently, only 39% of Italian companies have adopted key technologies such as the cloud, but this percentage is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, driven by the Italian government’s digital transformation plan. This plan includes the migration of local public administrations to secure and efficient cloud infrastructures, with the goal of having 12,464 administrations completed their migration by June 2026.
The expansion of digital infrastructure in Italy is supported by million-dollar investments in data centers and connectivity services, creating a favorable environment for companies to modernize their operations and access new markets. The public cloud market in Italy is expected to reach a value of over 6.4 billion euros by 2027, with an annual growth of 14.82% in data center load capacity.
Conclusion: an open door to innovation and growth
With its arrival in Italy, Megaport offers Italian and global companies an unprecedented opportunity to expand their horizons and improve their competitiveness. Megaport’s NaaS platform enables simple, fast, and secure connectivity, facilitating the expansion of business operations in a growing market.
Italy, with its strong economy and growing adoption of digital technologies, is positioned as a key market for companies looking to modernize and take advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital environment. With the support of Megaport, organizations can be confident that they will have access to a robust and high-performance infrastructure, ready to face the challenges of the future.
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