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MINERVA IN FOCUS Digital innovation in shipping

The shipping industry
is undergoing a profound
transformation driven by digital
innovation. As the maritime
sector faces increasing demands
for efficiency,sustainability,
and reliability, ΙΤ Corporate
support plays a pivotal role
in enabling and managing these
technological advancements.

Transforming the Cloud computing is a game-changer in the shipping industry,

providing scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions for data
Maritime Industry storage, processing, and collaboration. By leveraging cloud tech-
nologies, shipping companies can enhance their operational effi-
ciency, improve communication, and streamline various processes.
with IT Corporate Scalability and Flexibility

Support • Scalability: Cloud services can scale resources up or down
based on the company’s needs, accommodating fluctuating
demands without requiring significant upfront investments
in IT infrastructure.
• Flexibility: Employees can access applications and data
An article by from anywhere with an internet connection, facilitating re-
Froso Kardasi, mote work and improving operational agility.
Head of Corporate ICT,
Minerva Marine Inc. Cost Efficiency
• Reduced Capital Expenditure: Cloud computing eliminates
the need for costly hardware purchases and maintenance,
converting capital expenditure into predictable operational
costs.
• Pay-as-You-Go: Companies pay only for the resources they
use, optimising cost management.
By leveraging cloud Enhanced Collaboration
• Real-Time Collaboration: Cloud-based tools enable re-
technologies, al-time collaboration among teams spread across differ-
ent geographical locations, improving communication and
shipping companies decision-making.
can enhance their • Centralised Data: Centralised storage of data ensures that
all stakeholders have access to the latest information, re-
operational efficiency, ducing errors and inconsistencies.
improve communication, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

and streamline various • Data Backup: Cloud providers offer robust data backup and
recovery solutions, ensuring business continuity in case of
processes • Redundancy: Multiple data centres provide redundancy,
hardware failures or other disruptions.
enhancing the reliability and availability of services.

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