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AXIT publishes guideline for cloud computing in logistics - Xperience Booklet shows practical examples for the use of this IT technology

05-22-2013 06:29 PM CET | Logistics & Transport

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In time for the transport logistic 2013 AXIT AG will publish the first guidelines for the use of cloud computing in logistics. The „Xperience Booklet“ informs about current topics and questions concerning this IT technology in a practical way. Experts explain what the implementation of cloud-based solutions depends on, which security and legal factors need to be observed and how to make cloud projects a success.
„As a supplier of cloud services we consider it our duty to do offensive communications work in order to create security in handling the cloud“, explains Holger Schmitt, CEO and co-founder of AXIT AG. The Xperience Booklet gives the reader answers to relevant questions regarding the realization of cloud projects. To achieve this the guideline looks at the topic from various perspectives: Where are the application areas in logistics? What needs to be considered when selecting a cloud provider? How are cloud projects implemented and what legal aspects have to be considered?
With more than 13 years of experience and over 1,200 successfully implemented projects AXIT is the leading supplier of cloud-based IT solutions for controlling global logistics chains.
Numerous companies from industry, trade and logistics already profit from the cloud´s advantages. For example, in the guideline the engine manufacturer Deutz AG reports on how the cloud-based IT solution AX4 can help to speed up delivery processes and to avoid production bottlenecks in the productive units.
The Xperience Booklet is available free of charge at the transport logistic at AXIT´s booth in hall B2, booth 527. You can already register for free shipping of a copy on the website http://www.axit.de/xperience_booklet_en/.

About AXIT and AX4

AXIT AG is a specialist for cloud-based IT solutions for the management of cross-company logistics processes. With AX4 the company runs the industryís leading logistics platform used by more than 100,000 users from trade and industry as well as at logistics providers to control their supply chain. Founded in 1999, the AXIT AG meanwhile employs a staff of over 100. Many well-known companies can be found among the customers, including Schenker, DHL, Geodis, Panalpina, CargoLine as well as BASF, Audi, Deutz, Ford, dm drogerie-markt, BAT and OC….

True to the motto ÑSupply Chain Management at the Push of a Buttonì more than one million shipment data is exchanged via the cloud-based logistics platform AX4 every day. Thus AX4 is the most-used logistics platform for the management of cross-company logistics processes in Europe. With flexible, consistent workflows AX4 informationally maps the physical flow of goods and has already been awarded several innovation awards.

AXIT AG connecting logistics
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