Technology Magazine February 2022 | Page 152

VODAFONE ZIGGO
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“ Before starting on any journey , you have to be aware of the goal before identifying the direction and how to get there . For me , the success of getting there exists with 80 % preparation and 20 % execution ,” said Dekker , who cites the seven steps to success as :
• Awareness
• Preparation
• Leaving your comfort zone
• Research
• Practise
• Conviction
• Overview
He is now drawing on them in his role as Manager Technology Strategy with VodafoneZiggo to help navigate its digital transformation to ‘ build for the future ’.
Following the merger of Vodafone , which entered the Dutch market in 1995 under the name Libertel , and Ziggo in 2017 , the company adopted the name VodafoneZiggo and now serves 5.2 million mobile customers .
Dekker joined VodafoneZiggo in 2014 and is helping to shape their pledge to build a ' network of the future ' with smart connections . This includes providing fixed , mobile , and integrated communication and entertainment services to consumers and businesses . They offer consumers entertainment from TV , sports , movies and series and help entrepreneurs on their way with impactful business operations .
“ Technology as a facilitator allows us to enjoy our lives to the max ,” commented Dekker .
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