Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 56 | Page 10

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Nationwide Building Society partners with AND Digital to enhance member data experience

work streams that include improving ways of working and optimising processes , developing easy-to-use platforms and processes for employees across the society and an enhanced cloud infrastructure that will help NBS adapt to rapidly changing needs . With such agility , the society will be better placed to meet the ever-increasing expectations of members today .

Digital Transformation company , AND

Digital has announced its partnership with Nationwide Building Society ( NBS ), to transform its member data strategy , as one of the world ’ s largest building societies looks to enhance the experience for its 16 million members .
AND Digital will work closely with Nationwide Building Society so that NBS employees and members can benefit from real-time , easily accessible , consistent updates and information at whatever touchpoint – in person , online or on the phone . This will be achieved through a range of different
“ Throughout our 135-year history , Nationwide has constantly evolved to better meet the needs of its members , with legendary service at the heart of all our interactions ,” said Umesh Jetha , Data Integrity Director and CDAO , Nationwide Building Society . “ With multiple products and services available , and various touchpoints members can contact us on , it is vital that they can enjoy a seamless experience wherever and whenever they engage with us . Utilising data is key to offering exceptional member experiences , as well as unlocking a wealth of insights into our members .”

FS Group and TIM : 4G coverage on the Milan – Bologna high-speed line completed

The FS Italiane Group and TIM have activated the first mobile radio coverage system with 4G technology in the tunnels of the Milan – Bologna high-speed line , achieving complete coverage of the route .

4G technology provides passengers with a stable , high-quality connection even in the most unfavourable areas – such as railway tunnels – through both the onboard Wi-Fi service and direct coverage . This is all provided by the TLC Operators participating in the project : TIM ; iliad ; Vodafone ; and WINDTRE .
Upgrades to 4G technology will also be launched in the coming months on the high-speed lines between Bologna and Florence and will continue during 2023 from Turin to Milan , Florence to Naples and Bologna to Venice . The aim is to achieve increasingly reliable voice and data connectivity on high-speed lines and on conventional lines , starting with the busiest routes , in order to guarantee a high-quality service to passengers on high-speed , Intercity and regional trains and to railway companies in the freight sector .
The activation of the systems on the Milan – Bologna high-speed line represents the first step in the agreement signed between the FS Italiane Group , through the infrastructure manager RFI and TIM in
December 2021 . Moreover , as part of initiatives linked to the NRRP , feasibility studies on the possible use of 5G technologies will be carried out .
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