Nikola Vurdelja, team leader for Orion telecom integration system - Cloud services are the backbone of digital transformation

He explains that cloud services are the backbone of the digital transformation because they enable fast implementation of new products, business flexibility and significant reduction of costs for IT infrastructure.

What companies should know before moving to the cloud, how to avoid cyber attacks, including ransomware, and in which direction cloud technologies will develop in the next five years - are some of the questions that the interlocutor of eKapija answers in the following lines.

eKapija: The vision of Orion Telecom is to be a service provider of the new generation, able to accompany the digital transformation of its users. How do you accomplish this?

- Orion Telecom is realizing its vision by providing innovative cloud solutions which transform the user`s business. Our solutions, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Kubernetes as a Service (KaaS), enable flexible, scalable, and secure infrastructure and application management. Also, through integration with global cloud leaders like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, we offer hybrid and multicloud strategies which combine the best of both worlds. With an unwavering dedication to safety, performance and cost optimization, we help users accelerate innovation and maintain a competitive advantage.

eKapija: Are users in Serbia ready for digital transformation? Which industries are using your solutions the most?

- The readiness for digital transformation in Serbia varies significantly amid industries. Sectors such as finance, the IT industry and e-commerce are leading the way in adopting new technologies, while manufacturing and healthcare are gradually recognizing their advantages. Our cloud solutions are particularly popular within companies that strive for agility and rapid growth, because they enable scalability, enhance security and support innovative business models.

eKapija: How do you see the role of cloud services in accelerating digital transformation in Serbia and the region? What companies need to know before moving to the cloud and what are the key challenges ahead?

- Cloud services are the backbone of digital transformation because they enable the rapid implementation of new products, business flexibility and significant reduction of costs for IT infrastructure. Before switching to the cloud, companies need to carefully analyze their needs, security requirements and compliance with existing systems. Key challenges are the complexity of migration, skills shortage within the team and compliance with data protection legislation. Orion telecom helps its clients overcome these challenges through comprehensive consultations, advanced security tools and flexible services tailored to their needs.

eKapija: How do Orion telecom Cloud solutions help companies digitize their operations?

- Our cloud solutions transform business operations of users, providing them with flexibility and reliability. With IaaS, companies get high performance infrastructure, while KaaS facilitates application automation and management through advanced DevOps processes. through integration with the leading public cloud providers, we enable simple implementation of hybrid and multicloud strategies. Backup and security solutions additionally ensure business continuity and critical data protection.

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- Kubernetes as a Service (KaaS) provides enterprises with dynamic resource scaling and simplifies application management, enabling them to quickly adapt to market changes. KaaS accelerates development by supporting DevOps processes, thus reducing the time from the idea to the realization of new functionalities. Its flexibility and security enable innovation to be launched while minimizing risk, providing companies with an advantage in an increasingly competitive business environment.

eKapija: Are companies more exposed to threats with digital transformation like ransomware? How do your solutions help fight cyber threats?

- Digital transformation increases the surface area for potential cyber attacks, including ransomware, which can seriously jeopardize business. Orion Telecom uses advanced AI technologies for proactive detection and neutralization of threats in real time. Our system behavior analysis tools identify and stop malicious activity before they cause damage. In addition, we provide security backup and continuous monitoring, enabling companies to quickly recover data and maintain business continuity.

eKapija: In which direction will cloud technologies develop in the next five years and what innovations does Orion telecom plan to stay competitive?

- In the coming years, cloud technologies will significantly evolve towards edge computing, to deeper integration with artificial intelligence and green IT initiatives to reduce the energy footprint. Orion Telecom recognizes these trends and plans to roll out AI as a Service (AIaaS) in collaboration with NetApp and NVIDIA, giving users access to powerful AI tools without the need to invest in complex infrastructure.

AIaaS will provide companies with capabilities for real-time analytics, data modeling and process automation, with optimized data storage and processing on the NetApp platform and high-performance AI resources powered by NVIDIA GPUs. With that said, our focus remains on advancing multicloud strategies, scalability, automation and additional data security strengthening, thereby providing a superior user experience and maintaining industry leadership.