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175 the community and the industry ,” he adds . Following its success , the group is now rolling out similar technologies to transform its quality management systems , utilising tools such as iPads to fully mobilise its inspection and audit processes .
For Banga , implementing such technology has proved highly beneficial , yet he is cautious not to introduce new technologies “ just for technology ’ s sake ”. With the number of security breaches rising each year and damage projected to hit US $ 6trn annually by
2021 , according to Symantec , security has become a key driver for the group . “ While the industry continues to shift , it is essential for us build a digital fingerprint in the industry , but to also build the IT foundation needed to have a good security in place ,” he adds thoughtfully . “ We have a number of partners on board to support us in the delivery of end-point protection . Technology enables us to further this vision .”
Symantec has been one such partner which has been instrumental in the transformation of the group ’ s digital
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