France sends computer equipment to Ukraine, but which one?

As part of a European solidarity operation, the French government says it sent a first batch of computer equipment to Ukraine on Monday.

Meeting on March 8 and 9 in Paris and Nevers, the European Digital Ministers had decided, as a sign of solidarity, to call on the private sector to transport and supply computer equipment ” necessary for the continued normal functioning of the Ukrainian government “, and also to maintain the functional telecommunications networks in the country, invaded by the Russian neighbor.

12 tons of equipment, including smartphones, computers, and other routers

On Monday, the first A330 cargo plane landed near Warsaw, Poland, before the equipment was transferred directly to Ukraine. The Airbus aircraft, made available by the CMA CGM Foundation, included 55 tons of donations, which are intended to meet the priority needs of the Ukrainian authorities.

In the next few hours, these 55 tons of donations will therefore be sent to Ukraine, including 12 tons of computer equipment such as smartphones, computers, routers, but also more than 60 km of optical fiber. ” Other materials will be sent later “, already indicates the Secretariat of State in charge of the Digital Transition and Electronic Communications.

In accordance with the appeal launched by the governments of the European Union, the 12 tons of computer equipment sent from France are to be credited to the French e-commerce giant Cdiscount, the fiber optic equipment manufacturer Altitude Infra, the company specializing in telecommunications equipment Ekinops, but also the companies Kerlink (networks), Nexans (cabling) and Strategic Scout (advice in fixed and mobile infrastructures).

The EU calls on private actors to support the initiative to send IT equipment

France, which coordinates the action under the presidency of the Council of the European Union, at least until June 30, recalls that all actors who so wish can make material donations or financial donations, to support this effort in computer equipment. An e-mail address, [email protected], is available.

In addition to sending computer equipment (others will therefore follow in the coming weeks), the European Union has also called on companies in the digital sector to take measures to combat disinformation and the manipulation of information online. . On March 8, the 27 ministers of the area adopted a joint political declaration aimed at strengthening cyber capacities within the EU.

Source: government