Presence at AWS 2025 Summit Zurich

Just over a week since the AWS Zurich Summit 2025, I’m happy to share we had another interesting year of attendance and this year also content to present, between our quick spotlight presentation on “Cloud Foundation” focusing on rapid landing zone deployments, private networking and demoing the latest work with our customers from AI to connectivity.

Key Highlights from ACP Engineering at AWS Summit 2025

• Booth and Presentations: ACP Engineering had a significant presence with a Gold booth (G04) showcasing "Smart Manufacturing Through Secure IoT" and "Keep Control While Adopting Cloud." The team delivered a 15-minute Partner Spotlight Talk on "Connecting IoT, Cloud & AI: The Factory Floor Revolution."
• New Offerings: Introduced two key solutions - ACP Engineering Foundations (a turnkey solution for secure cloud adoption with landing zones, CI/CD pipelines, security & governance) and ACP Engineering Connectivity (a partnership with Init7 providing AWS Direct Connect to 2.6 million locations across Switzerland).
• Customer Showcases: Presented real-world implementations including Muller's AI-commanded mobile robot technology and platform screen door monitoring solutions for transportation systems developed with Eurotech and a local Swiss manufacture
• Strategic Partnerships: Announced two major partnership achievements - Datadog Advanced Partner status and RedHat Premium Partner certification, expanding capabilities in monitoring, security, and Kubernetes technologies.
• IoT Innovation: Demonstrated industry-specific IoT solutions that connect edge devices to the cloud, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and new service offerings for manufacturing and transportation clients.

We share here a review of the day:

The Main Message

At the AWS Zurich Summit 2025, ACP Engineering had a large presence with our Gold booth at location G04. Our booth featured two main panel headlines:

• Smart Manufacturing Through Secure IoT: We showcased how ACP Engineering Foundations provide production-ready infrastructure for data-driven AI innovation.
• Keep Control While Adopting Cloud: We demonstrated how ACP Engineering delivers hybrid architectures that preserve investments while enabling innovation.

We displayed a map of Switzerland highlighting 100’s of FTTH PoPs that support over 2.5 million fibre access points (OTO), showcasing our partnership with Init7 to provide secure cloud connectivity to AWS across the country.

New Offerings

This year we presented two new key offerings that we’ve built up after many projects all asking the same requirements. At our booth we where happy to finally present both solutions as a packaged offering.

ACP Engineering Foundations

ACP Engineering Foundations is a turnkey solution designed to jumpstart your cloud journey with your applications' needs in focus. It provides a standardised approach to cloud adoption with a focus on security, compliance, and best practices.

Key Components:

• Landing Zone: A secure AWS-based cloud infrastructure deployed as infrastructure-as-code
• CI/CD Pipelines: Automated deployment pipelines for continuous integration and delivery
• Security & Governance: Built-in security protocols, compliance controls, and data sovereignty measures
• Cost Optimization: FinOps capabilities including cost dashboards and budget alarms
• Sample Applications: Ready-made templates and examples for quick starting

Optional Add-ons:

• AI Module: Tools to experiment with AI/ML services and build cloud & edge-AI solutions
• IoT Integration: Connect existing systems and devices to cloud services
• Integration Framework: Connect with existing systems and databases

Core Benefits:

• Rapid Implementation: Delivers cloud infrastructure in weeks rather than months
• Risk Minimization: Leverages proven best practices and decades of cloud experience
• Production-Ready: Built to scale from proof-of-concept to full production
• Knowledge Transfer: Includes documentation and training to upskill internal teams
• Specialized for Manufacturing: Optimized for edge-to-cloud patterns like data ingestion and remote device management

ACP Engineering Connectivity (via Init7)

With init7 we are happing to announce a new level of private, dedicated connectivity that customers and locations across Switzerland can now utilises up to 25G and 100G to 2.6 million properties with 700s regional PoPs! This solution capable of provisioning within 20mins for already connected networks and within days for activate Init7/Fiber7 POP's the means of Carrier Ethernet services (CES)

ACP Engineering has partnered with Init7 to deliver a robust AWS Direct Connect solution transforming how Swiss businesses connect to the cloud. This partnership leverages Init7's extensive fiber network to provide Layer 2 connectivity directly to AWS infrastructure through carrier Ethernet services (Ethernet7), offering secure, high-performance connections nationwide.

Advantages over existing AWS Direct Connect carriers:

• Nationwide Swiss Coverage: Access AWS Direct Connect from virtually any location on Init7's extensive FTTH network with over 700 regional PoPs reaching 2.6 million properties across Switzerland.
• Rapid Deployment: Connections can be provisioned within 20 minutes for already connected networks and within days for new locations, compared to significant delays with traditional providers like Colt.
• Scalable Bandwidth Options: Flexible connectivity solutions from 50 Mbps up to 100 Gbps, allowing businesses of all sizes to scale as needed.
• Enhanced Performance: Direct Layer 2 connectivity with high MTU (9100) eliminates public internet security concerns and delivers superior performance for data-intensive applications.
• Swiss-based Support: Local partnership combining Init7's carrier-grade connectivity with ACP Engineering's deep AWS expertise, ensuring compliance with Swiss regulations and business requirements.

Simple Example of the setup,

Legend:

• POP is a simplified view of both the POP in Datacenters across Europe and local POPs connectivity partner’s pop in Switzerland, there are 1000’s across Switzerland and can be found here: Fiber7 PoPs: Over 300 Access Points in Switzerland | Init7 , Init7 Datacenter List
• BEP: Building Entry Point: This is where in most likely the cellar fibre is spliced up to dedicated optical outlets per office / apartment, or special locations. Each OTO is terminated with two working plugs and up to 4 can work depending the location physical connectivity partner

Partner Spotlight Talk

One of our key contributions was our 15-minute Partner Spotlight Talk titled "Connecting IoT, Cloud & AI: The Factory Floor Revolution" which took place from 14:00-14:15. The presentation focused on:

• Our expertise in Swiss-based practical cloud engineering
• Cloud Foundations and secure networking solutions
• Our B2B partnership with Init7 for enabling Direct Connect to over 2.5 million locations (e.g Factory floor)
• Real-world implementation examples from our work with Swiss manufacturers ,(and printing a page over DX)

Some Highlghts of the talk

Where it was

You can find the slides here:

Customer Project Showcases

During the event, we presented several successful customer implementations:

• Muller AMR robot AI commanded robot
• Swiss Door manufacture and Eurotech
• Various manufacturing industry implementations showcasing IoT, cloud and AI integration

Muller AMR - AI commanded mobile robot

ACP Engineering is working with Muller Technology on Mobile robot POC, aimed at modernising their machine monitoring workflow. The project involves deploying industrial IoT gateways that connect directly to the PLCs using the OPC-UA protocol. These gateways collect real-time machine data and transmit it securely to the AWS cloud via MQTT.

In the cloud, ACP Engineering is developing a solution where data is stored and visualised through a custom-built web dashboard. This dashboard supports a multi-tenant architecture, ensuring each customer has secure access only to their own machine data through an intuitive interface. The ACP Engineering team is also working with Eurotech to implement advanced remote access solutions that will improve machine diagnostics and support.

The project roadmap includes an initial proof-of-concept phase, with a target for completion at the K-show industry exhibition in October 2025. ACP Engineering's AWS expertise is enabling Muller to transform their manufacturing monitoring capabilities through cloud technology, creating a more efficient, data-driven approach to machine maintenance and customer support.

Eurotech - Transportation Monitoring

Platform Screen Door Monitoring: A Cloud-Enabled Success Story

One of our flagship IoT projects showcases the innovative work ACP Engineering has done to revolutionize platform screen door monitoring in transportation systems around the globe. This project highlights how our team helped transform traditional industrial doors into smart, connected assets that can be remotely monitored and maintained.

Project Background and Challenges

A major platform screen door (PSD) manufacturer faced significant challenges in monitoring and managing their industrial door systems installed across various metro stations in Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. The existing systems lacked remote monitoring capabilities and automated error response mechanisms, resulting in:

• Inefficient maintenance processes requiring on-site troubleshooting
• Limited visibility into door performance and health metrics
• Potential downtime of critical door systems affecting passenger safety
• Inability to perform predictive maintenance or detect issues before failures

The manufacturer needed a modern IoT solution that could enable real-time data collection, predictive maintenance, and automated incident handling to improve operational efficiency and reduce lifecycle costs.

The ACP Engineering Solution

Our engineers designed and implemented a comprehensive cloud-based IoT solution with three main components:

1. Edge Device Integration

Our solution deployed Eurotech ReliaGATE gateways with AWS IoT Greengrass for edge computing, establishing OPC-UA communication with PLCs. We configured secure provisioning using hardware root of trust and enabled local compute and ML capabilities at the edge.

2. Cloud Infrastructure

We built an IoT-ready AWS landing zone using Infrastructure as Code, implementing IoT Core for device management and SiteWise for data visualization. The architecture includes dedicated production accounts per customer with comprehensive security measures and disaster recovery features.

3. Custom Web Dashboard

Our ReactJS/NextJS application provides a map-based interface showing real-time door status across metro stations, enabling monitoring capabilities with speed profile measurements and motor current visualization, complete with data export functionality.

Business Impact and Go-To-Market Strategy

This solution has transformed the manufacturer's ability to service their global door installations:

• New Service Offerings: The manufacturer can now offer premium maintenance services with real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities.
• Expanded After-Sales Portfolio: The IoT platform enables new recurring revenue streams through software-as-a-service offerings to transit operators.
• Global Scalability: The solution is designed to scale across multiple metros worldwide, supporting 16+ stations with approximately 40-80 doors per station.
• Operational Excellence: Maintenance teams can now efficiently manage door installations remotely, identify potential issues before they cause downtime, and ensure reliable operations.
• Enhanced Customer Value: Transit operators gain unprecedented visibility into door performance, improving reliability, passenger safety, and operational efficiency.

The successful implementation has positioned the door manufacturer as a technology leader in their industry, opening new market opportunities in metros planning upgrades or new installations worldwide.

Technical Achievements

The ACP Engineering team delivered several significant technical accomplishments:

• Successfully provisioned IoT gateway devices and established data transmission from new door installations
• Set up secure cloud infrastructure with development and staging environments
• Implemented a comprehensive backend with deployed development stack
• Created a security framework with authentication services and IoT security policies
• Established automated device provisioning processes through configuration optimisation
• Developed a user-friendly dashboard that provides at-a-glance status of all doors across multiple stations

This project exemplifies how ACP Engineering transforms industrial equipment into connected, intelligent systems that provide tangible business value and create new market opportunities for manufacturers.

Datadog Partnership

We are happy to announced that since early summer in June we achieved Datadog Advanced Partner status, after almost five years of various monitoring and logging project and the last year intensely working on our certifications across the team we can share the news at AWS summit. Last year we made a commitment with Felix our PDM to becoming Advanced finally happy to share that

• Comprehensive Monitoring and Security Solutions: As a Datadog Advanced Partner, ACP Engineering delivers end-to-end monitoring and security implementations that provide clients with full visibility across their technology stacks. From cloud infrastructure monitoring to application performance metrics and logs, ACP Engineering helps establish Datadog's platform across various IT environments spanning AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure projects, creating unified dashboards for holistic monitoring.
• Industry-Specific Monitoring Implementation: ACP Engineering has developed specialised expertise in implementing Datadog for specific industries, particularly in manufacturing and IoT environments. Their implementations include IoT device monitoring for access control systems, real-time metrics from factory floor equipment, and specialised dashboards for manufacturing data visualisation—enabling predictive maintenance and performance optimisation in industrial settings.
• Cross-Cloud Observability Solutions: The team leverages their multi-cloud expertise to implement Datadog's observability platform across diverse environments, helping clients achieve visibility at scale regardless of their cloud provider. ACP Engineering has successfully deployed centralised logging infrastructures, configured custom dashboards showing cross-platform metrics, and implemented AI-powered anomaly detection to identify unusual patterns before they affect operations.
• Financial Services and Travel Technology Implementations: The company has significant experience implementing Datadog for the financial sector and travel industry, creating comprehensive monitoring solutions for microservice architectures. Their implementations include application code instrumentation to capture logs, traces, and metrics, setup of SLOs (Service Level Objectives) to monitor critical business functions, and integration with incident management workflows—reducing mean time to resolution by approximately 35%.
• Cloud Migration Observability: ACP Engineering specialises in implementing Datadog during cloud migration processes, providing the necessary visibility to ensure successful transitions. Their implementations include centralized log management with custom parsing rules, distributed tracing to track requests across microservices, and creation of stakeholder-specific dashboards to monitor migration progress and success.

Redhat Partnership

Another nice surprise, we had that day also a celebration as becoming a Redhat premium Partner! knowing quite some people over the years between migrating customers on Openshift and work on IoT Edge technologies (together with ARM and Linaro) it was refreshing to finally have a formal partner relationship going, Largely due to ACP Group, We can advertise our Kubernetes knowledge and strong connection with the CNCF.

Conclusion

The AWS Zurich Cloud Summit 2025 was a tremendous success for ACP Engineering. Our booth at location G04 showcased our expertise in cloud technologies, particularly highlighting our two main offerings: ACP Engineering Foundations and our innovative Cloud Connectivity solution in partnership with Init7. The Partner Spotlight Talk on "Connecting IoT, Cloud & AI: The Factory Floor Revolution" allowed us to demonstrate our practical Swiss-based cloud engineering capabilities and share real-world implementations.

We proudly presented several successful customer case studies including MagicBook's Generative AI platform, Muller's AMR robot technology, and our work with Gilgen and Eurotech. Additionally, we celebrated becoming a RedHat Premium Partner, strengthening our position in the Kubernetes ecosystem.

After quite an intense day, it was rewarding for the team to meet many prospective clients, both new and existing customers, along with providing an extensive overview of the latest work in ACP Engineering Foundations. The summit reinforced our position as a leading AWS partner in Switzerland and highlighted our specialized services in cloud-native migration, security, and IoT integration.

Reach out and book a meeting, and call by our Winterthur and Sion offices (location link) https://events.56k.cloud/meetings/56k/team

About Eurotech

About Eurotech Eurotech (ETH:IM) is a multinational company that designs, develops, and supplies Edge Computers and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions – complete with services, software and hardware - to system integrators and enterprises. By adopting Eurotech solutions, customers have access to IoT building blocks and software platforms, to Edge Gateways to enable asset monitoring and to High Performance Edge Computers (HPEC) created also for Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. To offer increasingly comprehensive solutions, Eurotech has partnered with leading companies in their field of action, with the view of creating "best in class" solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things

About Muller Technology

Muller Technology is a Swiss-based global company specialising in high-performance automation and tooling solutions, particularly for thin-wall plastic packaging. With over 60 years of expertise, Muller delivers end-to-end services including product development, label and part design, engineering, prototyping, and quality control. The company is renowned for its advanced technologies such as In-Mold Labeling (IML), vision inspection systems, and turnkey automation solutions, serving industries like food and beverage, healthcare, and semiconductors. With operations in both Europe and the U.S., Muller collaborates closely with clients to drive efficiency and innovation in manufacturing.

About ACP Engineering

Founded in Winterthur in 2016, ACP Engineering has quickly emerged as a leading AWS partner since 2018. We serve prestigious clients including Siemens, Swisscom, Sunrise, Docker, and ARM, with a core focus on cloud product acceleration. We empower clients through specialised services in cloud-native migration, security, developer tooling, and community engagement, facilitating smooth transitions to DevOps and Agile practices. Our partnership with Eurotech strengthens our AWS-centric offerings, making IoT and Edge Computing more accessible. At the heart of our approach is a cloud-native IT strategy that helps clients lead in their digital transformation journeys.