Network Communications News (NCN) June 2017 | Page 15

TALKING POINT I o T to p ro p e l t h e i r d i g i ta l t ra n sfo r m at i o n i n i t i at i ve s . H owever, this is n ot to im p l y t hat c ha l l enges a re a bs e nt . T h e research points to cl ea r co nc e r ns – namel y, s ecurity, s kil l s , a nd connectivity. The increa s ing i nte rconn ectivity of dev ic e s , te amed with a heightene d c y b e r se c u r i ty l a nds ca pe a n d a s h o r t s u p p l y of re l eva nt sk i l l s, b r i n g s a n a r ra y of is s u e s. To ove rco m e t h e s e c h a l l e nge s, co l l a b o rat i o n is ke y . Developing new technology is complex and draws on many different type of skills. Reliable network infrastructure providers, that can operate anywhere in the world, need to work closely with end user businesses to make sure they understand their operational needs. Inmarsat is working with our network of partners globally to drive innovation through our expertise in IoT solutions and satellite connectivity. For further information visit: www.inmarsat.com June 2017 | 15