A2A, agreement with Amazon Web Services for cloud and artificial intelligence

A2A and Amazon Web Services have signed a memorandum of understanding that envisages concrete programmes and substantial investments dedicated to the development of cloud and integrated generative artificial intelligence technology solutions. In detail, a note explains, to boost A2A's digital transformation path, which over the next three years envisages the migration to the cloud of 55% of the IT systems currently in operation at the group's assets, reaching around 70% of the application park, with a focus on disaster recovery, with an 'overall improvement in the resilience and robustness of the group's infrastructures'.

In addition, Aws' commitment to using 100 per cent energy from renewable sources by 2025 will contribute to a further reduction in A2A's carbon footprint of more than 700 tonnes of CO2 equivalent post-migration, in line with the group's decarbonisation commitment and its sustainability goals. In addition, A2A will explore the potential of generative artificial intelligence, planning several use cases for the development of 'Proof of Concept' (a practice that involves testing to determine the feasibility of a project).

"Thanks to this agreement with Aws and the migration to the Cloud of the systems installed at the group's assets, we can accelerate the digitalisation of business processes and make a further contribution in terms of reducing CO2 emissions," said A2A CEO Renato Mazzoncini, commenting on the agreement. "Generative artificial intelligence will be able to open up new frontiers by allowing us to develop advanced solutions for our businesses focused on the ecological transition," he added. Satisfaction was also expressed by Julien Groues, vice president France and Europe South of Aws in Italy, according to whom "we will provide our proven expertise in cloud computing and artificial intelligence to support A2A in its digital transformation and the achievement of its ambitious sustainability goals. This represents a concrete example of how cloud technologies can enable responsible innovation and contribute to a more sustainable future for all'.