Technology Magazine February 2022 | Page 160

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“ We have to create ‘ bandwidth rich ’ networks that will be integrated . The access network for the customer will be a wireless experience , being Wi – Fi or Pico cells . There will be new products tailored to the customer ' s needs .
“ Essentially , customers simply want connectivity and access to the services

“TECHNOLOGY AS A FACILITATOR ALLOWS US TO ENJOY OUR LIVES TO THE MAX ”

WILCO DEKKER TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY MANAGER , VODAFONEZIGGO they are looking for . There is no distinction anymore what type of network they are using ,” he said .
Digital expedition “ Be flexible , adapt to the situation , have confidence , trust yourself ,” are quotes from Dekker ’ s description of his ascent of Everest , but how does he think these qualities could be relayed to enterprises hesitant about embarking on their digital journey ?
“ Digital transformation has become a kind of a buzzword , but what is it exactly ? I refer to it as a digital expedition . It ' s a journey to become digital . But the next question is , how do you deal with it ?” said Dekker .
“ I think that in general where there is doubt , you should not freeze but get in an active mode . In all cases , it starts with good preparation work . You have to invest on the forehand without a 100 % guarantee that you
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