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APL and Atos support the Port of Marseille Fos to enhance reliability and upgrade its data center

Published on May 24, 2026 -
Since 2017, the Port of Marseille Fos has been supported by APL and Atos, under the UGAP "Data Center Services" contract, to audit, enhance reliability, and upgrade its data center.
Client company

Port de Marseille Fos

Industry

Maritime transport

Type of support

Audit and project management assistance

Type of service

Upgrading a data center dating from the 1970s to state-of-the-art standards

Context and objectives of the assignment

Completed assignments

  • Audit of data center capacity and reliability and upgrade recommendations
  • General training on data center design and operations best practices
  • Feasibility studies for recommended work to be carried out
  • Assistance during the design phase: establishment of technical specifications, design monitoring, and launch of contract consultations
  • Assistance during the construction phase: selection and coordination of the project manager and companies responsible for carrying out the work, monitoring and acceptance of work
  • Project management assistance during implementation of the new IT cabling architecture
  • Support in selecting a multi-technical maintenance provider
  • Support for joining the European Code of Conduct

Client benefits

  • Comprehensive support to renovate and upgrade the data center
  • Upgrades taking into account building and organizational constraints
  • Skills development for teams on design and operations best practices

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