DNA Plc, a leading Finnish telecom provider and subsidiary of Telenor Group, has partnered with Google Cloud to accelerate its transition to the cloud. This collaboration supports DNA’s cloud-first strategy while ensuring fast, reliable, and compliant services for its customers.

Cloud Migration Strategy:

• Gradual Migration:
  
  
  • DNA will gradually move its on-premise workloads to Google Cloud as part of its cloud-first strategy.
    
    
• Dual Data Center Approach:
  
  
  • Mission-critical infrastructure will be hosted on-premise using Google Distributed Cloud to satisfy data residency requirements in Finland.
  • Non-critical applications and data will reside in Google Cloud’s Hamina data center.
    
    
• Cost and Footprint Reduction:
  
  
  • This strategy paves the way to nearly eliminate DNA’s traditional data center footprint and reduce associated costs.
    
    

Compliance and Data Residency

• Strict Compliance Needs:
  
  
  • DNA must adhere to strict compliance requirements, including local data residency mandates.
    
    
• Integrated Solutions:
  
  
  • Google Distributed Cloud ensures mission-critical operations remain within DNA’s controlled environment while leveraging Google Cloud’s capabilities.
    
    

Enhanced Analytics and Operational Efficiency

• Data and Analytics Integration:
  
  
  • Building on its recent adoption of Google Cloud’s data and analytics products, DNA has already seen significant improvements using BigQuery.
    
    
• Operational Benefits:
  
  
  • Enhanced analytics performance has been achieved at a fraction of the previous cost, supporting better customer, marketing, and network insights.
    
    

Development of Cloud-Native Services

• Innovation in Service Delivery:
  
  
  • The agreement allows DNA to explore new cloud-native managed services from Google Cloud.
    
    
• Data-Driven Personalization:
  
  
  • Insights from BigQuery will guide the development of personalized solutions for both consumer and enterprise markets.
    
    
• Leveraging Open-Source Tools:
  
  
  • Tools like Google Kubernetes Engine and local advisory support will further accelerate the cloud transformation and service innovation.
    
    

Leadership and Future Vision

• Strategic Goals:
  
  
  • Jussi Tolvanen, CEO of DNA Plc, emphasized that the cloud transformation will drive new levels of speed, innovation, and operational adaptability.
    
    
• Collaborative Outlook:
  
  
  • Markus Hongisto, Google Cloud’s Finland Country Manager, highlighted that prioritizing data residency, security, and compliance fuels rapid and safe innovation, enabling DNA to stay at the forefront of connectivity.

The collaboration between DNA Plc and Google Cloud marks a significant step in modernizing Finland’s telecom landscape. By migrating workloads to the cloud while meeting stringent compliance requirements, DNA is positioned to deliver fast, reliable, and innovative services, reduce operational costs, and drive digital transformation.