Technology Magazine June 2021 | Page 264

“ There are a variety of different techniques that we implement to include humans , we ' ve introduced human checks and balances into automation and the use of machine learning , especially early on as we ' re proving out a new algorithm that we ' ve built ”
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and meeting their goals without worrying about the logistics involved in building an infrastructure from scratch . For example , using cloud partners , such as AWS , Azure , Google has given GBG presence across a number of markets , and that has helped it penetrate and serve locations that were previously not under its purview or jurisdiction . “ Our ability to grow globally , and to satisfy more specific requirements like data sovereignty would have been much harder without the relationship with cloud partners .
They can and will always do better in all the geographies that we operate ” adds Mamone . The elastic nature of their scalability means GBG can save time , money and grow with their customers . Mamone says “ The big cloud partners can accommodate considerable volumes that we see through our products – but it also means that when we don ’ t need an environment to be up and running , we can switch it off , reducing cost .” GBG ’ s focus lies on the application layer and building a great product , so we sit on top of that infrastructure and focus on the functional sides of the microservices that bring our products to life , helping GBG operate smoothly and seamlessly across borders .
In a way , GBG looks at strategic alliances as an open source to technology , where partners are brought on board to help GBG meet client needs that sit apart from their core offering . This ecosystem of partnerships helps GBG remain true to their customer ’ s needs while also providing the best version of their product without compromising on resources and time .
Fast to transition to remote working - GBG is now supporting to do the same As many organisations are now adopting a workplace culture to meet the new normal , GBG has also introduced initiatives that look

“ There are a variety of different techniques that we implement to include humans , we ' ve introduced human checks and balances into automation and the use of machine learning , especially early on as we ' re proving out a new algorithm that we ' ve built ”

MARK MAMONE GROUP CIO , GBG
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