Technology Magazine September 2024 | Page 114

MATTHIEU BOURGUIGNON
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how APIs are foundational to their business , and how they can drive value creation .”
Likewise , those across the telecoms industry are seeking to harness the power of AI to enable more personalised and efficient user experiences . As a result , companies hope to use the technology to vastly improve their connectivity infrastructure , making the industry simultaneously more connected and automated .
“ AI and quantum computing applications extend to real-time problem-solving and decision-making scenarios , which are vital for industries relying on instant data transmissions , such as autonomous driving and IoT networks ,” comments Matthieu Bourguignon , Head of Nokia ’ s Network and Infrastructure Division within Nokia for Europe .
“ By processing vast amounts of data from sensors and other inputs in near real-time , AI can help predict maintenance issues , manage city traffic flows intelligently and optimise communication pathways , thus reducing downtime and increasing the reliability of connected services .”
Taking innovation to the next level Once businesses have the capabilities to utilise these new technologies , they can start to harness them to create real impact across their operations . Within this , it ’ s clear that 5G will play a critical role in meeting continued data demands and enable businesses to upscale their innovative projects .

MATTHIEU BOURGUIGNON

TITLE : HEAD OF NETWORK AND INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION
COMPANY : NOKIA INDUSTRY : TELECOMS LOCATION : FRANCE
With Nokia , Matthieu heads up the business activities for Europe in Nokia for the Network Infrastructure business group for all customers and partners . He leads the European team to provide industrial-grade 5G private mobile networks , mission-critical IP , optical and fixed access and cloudnative software across industry and the public sector .
Organisations around the world are eager to create customer experiences that are equally more connected and seamless . As a result , those within the telecoms sector are looking to find new ways to make operations simpler and harness automation to become more sustainable , thereby creating a range of new use cases for 5G .
“ The 5G network facilitates wireless software updates and advanced testing , ensuring quality and efficiency without the need for physical connections ,” Matthieu explains . “ This includes the renewable energy sector , especially wind farms located in remote areas beyond the reach of commercial mobile services .
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