TELEFÓNICA GERMANY
Hannover : “ Due to the continuous progress of network technology , I have unlimited possibilities of using digital means to make life easier . Regarding the internet of things , we will see an enormous growth in connecting devices via Narrowband IoT . For instance electricity and water meters . Also with applications for consumer the internet of things will open entirely new dimensions in core areas such as mobility and health . This can only be beneficial for all of us .
In order to meet all the increasing requirements the network has to be very resilient . Thurand and his team look after the 24-hour surveillance of the entire network , as well as configuration and integration and all new hardware and software affecting it , and providing network support to large business customers .
His department ’ s emphasis has radically shifted with the setting up of a new Service Operations Centre . The company brought in Accenture to help define the shape of the
74 July 2017