Back in the Day
In 1987, Marco Stefanini, driven by his entrepreneurial aspirations, established the Stefanini Group amidst challenging circumstances, defying the odds and shaping our company’s future.
In 1987, the term “Cloud computing” wasn’t yet coined in the way we understand it today. However, some developments laid the groundwork for concepts that would later evolve into Cloud computing, like the concept of virtual machines (VMs) started to gain traction. VMs allowed multiple operating systems to run concurrently on a single physical machine
During the same year, pivotal events unfolded globally: Microsoft released the second version of Excel for Windows, the domain apple.com was launched, and the infamous Black Monday saw a dramatic crash in global stock markets. Meanwhile, Motorola introduced the DynaTAC 8000X, a pioneering portable cellular phone, marking a milestone in mobile communication. Additionally, the European Community (EC) signed the Single European Act, a crucial initiative toward a unified market by 1992, signifying greater integration across Europe. Windows ’95, a landmark Microsoft operating system, was still a year away from its debut.
It wasn’t until 2002 and then again in 2006 that the Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) was introduced. This revolutionary service offered small companies scalable, on-demand infrastructure for the first time. STEFANINI came a long way, growing alongside these concepts, technologies, and terminologies in this remarkable journey.
In this Day and Age
Stefanini is currently celebrating Cloud computing, underscoring how closely our journey aligns with its evolution. A bit more than three decades ago, both Cloud computing and STEFANINI were in their nascent stages. Since then, Cloud computing has matured into a driving force for profound digital transformation, while STEFANINI has emerged as a leading global technology leader, with a workforce exceeding 30,000 professionals across 41 countries and 5 continents.
In alignment with the Cloud ecosystem’s evolution from Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) to Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS), Stefanini strategically expands its Hybrid Cloud service offerings. Today’s technology landscape has become increasingly complex and distributed, presenting challenges for businesses managing diverse databases, tools, networks, and applications. Transitioning to Cloud services requires a detailed strategic plan and clear execution roadmap. At Stefanini HCI (Hybrid Cloud and Infrastructure), we excel in navigating these complexities, guiding businesses through migration to diverse platforms, employing agile DevOps practices, and leveraging advancements in AI and ML to address various business challenges in Cloud technologies.
Stefanini excels globally and across EMEA in providing cutting-edge Cloud Solutions, specializing in Hybrid Cloud and Infrastructure Services. As a recognized visionary in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant, our HCI (HYBRID CLOUD AND INFRASTRUCTURE) team comprises over 3,000 Cloud specialists with more than 1,000 certifications. Our objective is straightforward: deliver secure, sustainable, and innovative solutions that optimize our clients’ investment returns and business performance. We achieve this through agile transformation, flexible IT architectures, and strong partnerships within the ecosystem
In addition, our Cloud portfolio Services encompasses advanced consulting services, enterprise security, as well as established offerings such as digital transformation, digital workplace, AI solutions, automation, and analytics.
From this Day forward
As AI continues to advance and cloud technology evolves, predicting the future of storage and computing remains dynamic due to rapid technological progress and evolving business needs. Just as Alistair Speirs, Director of Azure Global Infrastructure, aptly stated: “The pressure is on — this is no longer the experimental phase of the cloud.” Microsoft is taking a long-term approach, investing billions worldwide to expand its Azure empire. Simultaneously, AWS announced a significant move in Europe, investing 8.8 billion euros to expand its site in Frankfurt, highlighting their commitment to infrastructure growth. At Stefanini, we embrace forward-thinking and accelerate innovation, actively collaborating with our clients and teams to shape a brighter future. Our focus in tune with our era is on upcoming solutions, technological innovations, staining agile and adaptive, poised to transform the industry
While the Cloud offers unparalleled flexibility and scalability, the prospect of rising costs prompts many enterprises to carefully reassess their Cloud strategies, weighing the benefits against expenses and reevaluating which workloads to retain on-premises or migrate to private Cloud environments.
AI workloads demand dynamic scalability, making Cloud deployment the natural choice. However, rapid innovation can lead to frequent changes in business models, making investments in dedicated Cloud Infrastructure risky. This is where partnering with Stefanini benefits customers, ensuring flexibility without heavy financial commitment.
Stefanini’s HCI (Hybrid Cloud and Infrastructure) Cloud managed services ease the substantial IT resource requirements of Cloud infrastructure management, empowering clients to prioritize innovation and focus on the core business activities.
Ready to navigate the future of Cloud with confidence? Partner with Stefanini today and harness 36 years of digital transformation expertise to optimize your Cloud strategy and drive innovation. Contact us now to explore how our HCI (Hybrid Cloud and Infrastructure) managed services can empower your business.
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