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🚀 Kicking Off Digital-X 2024 with a Vision for the Future! 🌐 At Deutsche Telekom, we are embracing the power of transformation! During his inspiring keynote at #DIGITALX, Timotheus Höttges shared insights on the importance of leadership, innovation, and the role of AI in shaping the future of telecommunications and beyond. 📊 Key Takeaways: 1. Unmatched Leadership: Deutsche Telekom continues to lead the market with 300 million customers globally, 20 million fiber connections, and 80% of our IT cloudified! Our €43 billion profit in the last year speaks to our growth and commitment. 2. Transformation is Non-Negotiable: As Tim Höttges highlighted, even with our success, continuous improvement is key. By reinvesting 20% of our revenue and focusing on AI and digitalization, we are set to improve efficiency by 20% and further enhance customer experience. 3. Germany’s Challenges: While Germany remains a global powerhouse, Tim also emphasized the country’s lag in productivity, digitalization, and workforce challenges. However, there are huge opportunities with 50% of the world’s “Hidden Champions” located here, and a strong technical workforce. 4. AI and Digitalization: AI is central to our future. At Deutsche Telekom, we are running 500 AI-driven projects to improve everything from customer service to network maintenance. The potential for growth through AI is massive, and we encourage other companies to explore it with us. 5. Reindustrialization and Energy: Europe has the opportunity to reindustrialize through innovation in chips, AI, and robotics. But this transformation requires competitive energy prices and a willingness to invest in the future. 🌍 What’s Next? Tim’s message was clear: be the change you want to see. Don’t wait for the state or others—take action now to drive your own success. As he brilliantly said, “We’re not in a traffic jam, sometimes we are the traffic jam.” 💡 It’s time to push forward, innovate, and create a future we can all be proud of! Join us at #DIGITALX, where we’re sharing our journey and helping others along theirs. ☕️ Want to learn more about goodride, our Mobility as a Service solution? Swing by our coffee stand at Rudolfplatz, Cologne! We’d love to connect, chat, and show you how we’re driving the future of mobility. 🚗💚 #goodride #DIGITALX #MaaS #weridegreen #AI #NextLevelMobility

Innovate Americas is set to be a transformative event, taking place on September 24-25 in Dallas, Texas. It will feature an exciting and progressive lineup, focusing on the theme of AI & Automation: Powering the Future Telco. What Makes Innovate Americas Different? 🤖 AI and Automation Focus: Innovate Americas zeroes in on the integration of #AI and automation within the #telecommunications industry. 💡Connectivity Change-Makers: Major carriers from North and South America, cable companies, mobile satellite services providers, and hardware/software experts will converge to drive real-world impact and future growth. 🎙️ Dynamic Speakers: We're pleased to have Pamela Snively, Chief Data & Trust Officer at TELUS; Kamran Ziaee, SVP & CIO, Technology Strategy & Global Infrastructure at Verizon, and Chris Penrose, Global Head of Business Development for Telco at NVIDIA, confirmed to speak so far! 📍 Hub for AI-Native Telcos: Innovate Americas serves as a hub for major carriers who are making significant shifts toward AI-native solutions to explore innovative AI approaches. You don't want to miss #InnovateAmericas. Get your ticket here: https://ow.ly/U3JI50SMzkB #Technology #Leadership #AIEvents #DigitalTransformation

Innovate Americas is set to be a transformative event, taking place on September 24-25 in Dallas, Texas. It will feature an exciting and progressive lineup, focusing on the theme of AI & Automation: Powering the Future Telco. What Makes Innovate Americas Different? 🤖 AI and Automation Focus: Innovate Americas zeroes in on the integration of #AI and automation within the #telecommunications industry. 💡Connectivity Change-Makers: Major carriers from North and South America, cable companies, mobile satellite services providers, and hardware/software experts will converge to drive real-world impact and future growth. 🎙️ Dynamic Speakers: We're pleased to have Pamela Snively, Chief Data & Trust Officer at TELUS; Kamran Ziaee, SVP & CIO, Technology Strategy & Global Infrastructure at Verizon, and Chris Penrose, Global Head of Business Development for Telco at NVIDIA, confirmed to speak so far! 📍 Hub for AI-Native Telcos: Innovate Americas serves as a hub for major carriers who are making significant shifts toward AI-native solutions to explore innovative AI approaches. You don't want to miss #InnovateAmericas. Get your ticket here: https://ow.ly/U3JI50SMzkB #Technology #Leadership #AIEvents #DigitalTransformation

🌟 Competing in a saturated market? Think beyond rivalry! 🤝 Collaboration with competitors can set industry standards and drive innovation! 🚀 Here's how to make it work: Co-create Solutions: Partner with competitors to address shared challenges. For example, auto companies have collaborated on electric vehicle tech to boost sustainability goals. ⚡🚗 Standardize Practices: Set industry benchmarks by aligning on safety, quality, and ethical practices—this builds trust and improves customer experience. 🌍✔️ Open Innovation: Share knowledge to drive industry-wide growth. Pharma companies have done this to speed up research & development. 🧪💡 Joint Ventures: Team up on projects where both companies benefit—like telecom giants collaborating on 5G networks to expand faster! 📡🌐 By embracing collaboration, you can rise above competition and shape the future together! 🚀💥 #CollaborationOverCompetition #IndustryStandards #Innovation #GrowthMindset #ProductLeadership #TeamUp #BusinessStrategy #SharedSuccess #LeadTheFuture #BestPractices

  Time to look back! Some of my favorite moments in 2024. 📹   From Barcelona to Bonn, to Bellevue and around the world: Our technology has made a difference to millions of customers, to people. And our people are at the heart of that success: Thank you for your dedication. For the effort you put into our products and platforms. And for staying curious. Your work has made this year truly special! 🙏   This work is characterized by one thing: Collaboration. 🤝 At Deutsche Telekom, we believe in it deeply. Within our company and beyond, with partners. So I asked Peter Leukert and Abdu Mudesir to join me in reviewing our year. 😉 We looked at just a few highlights, that showed: Without collaboration, there would be no innovation.   2024 revealed another thing. There's never been a more exciting time to be in technology! Just look at the advances in AI or quantum technology. But it is up to us to seize these opportunities to create tangible benefits. While this year has shown our ability to scale projects globally, we need to understand: Innovation at scale requires working together across functions, regions, and continents. Valuing diversity: Combining local entrepreneurship with global scale.   At the heart of it, our purpose: To create #HumanCenteredTechnology for customer love. It's what drives us to create solutions that really matter. From the best #5G networks, to network slicing, to O-RAN, towards increasingly autonomous networks. From best TV experience, to Magenta Moments, to #MagentaAI. From Security On Net towards further advancing our IT. So let's enter 2025 with the same spirit that has made us successful: Dare to think, to care and to act. For the next year, our priorities are clear: driving global scale, more technological sovereignty, moving towards autonomous networks and driving #AI, informed by data, for ourselves and for our customers. With our people who make the difference.   What was your highlight of 2024? Let me know.   Thomas Tschersich Janine Rensmann Jonathan Abrahamson Ralph Rentschler Armin Sumesgutner Julia Wollschläger 

🔍 Ready for the future? 🔮  Our Tech Trends 2025 Report unveils 5 key innovations that will reshape the technology landscape. Download now and get your strategic guide to the tech future that’s revolutionizing how we live and work! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFakKS6u #GlobantTechTrends #TechTrends2025 

The term "techco" is becoming increasingly popular signalling a transition from traditional telecommunications companies to more tech-focused and innovative businesses. This change is driven by a fast pace of technological advancement and a rising demand for digital services. Techcos stand out for their customer-centric approach, focus on digital experience, adoption of automation, and effective use of data. Acknowledging this change isn't enough, a comprehensive strategic transformation is essential. To better understand this progressive journey, refer to the "Telco to techco" report: https://lnkd.in/dRmnZwBS Key Takeaways: ->Technological innovation is pushing telcos to adopt techco traits, prioritising digital transformation, customer experience, and pioneering advancements in a market characterised by tight margins and fierce competition. ->The transformation to a techco requires a strategic, connected approach that can unlock significant rewards and enhance the ability to foster innovation. ->The slow pace of growth in telco revenues can be attributed largely to market saturation and the shift to over-the-top (OTT) platforms. On the other hand robust growth is noted in the B2B sector, fuelled by the trend of digitalisation. ->Overcoming the constraints of legacy systems and boosting operational agility are pivotal in enhancing customer experiences. Telcos need to simplify, integrate, and automate their systems and processes. ->Successful techcos shine due to their digital services, cloud-based setups, comprehensive digital experiences, and data-driven decision-making abilities. They foster a culture of innovation and agility and excel in attracting and retaining top talent. ->The impending rollout of advanced networks like 5G and 6G holds immense opportunity for telcos. The strategic use of advanced data analytics can enhance customer experiences and trigger innovative solutions. #Innovation #Telcototechco #Transformation

it's incredible to see that 5.4 billion people are now connected online! 🎉 On this World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, let's celebrate the immense power of connectivity to unite us and catalyze positive transformations. Here's to envisioning a future where technology empowers every individual! 💻🌍 #WorldTelecommunicationDay #GlobalConnectivity #DigitalEmpowerment

As we reminisce over the past 30 years, one thing is evident: technology has transformed, and so have we. From the days of fax machines and Rolodexes to the era of AI-driven platforms and virtual networking, our journey reflects the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Yet, amidst these changes, our commitment to excellence remains steadfast. Embracing innovation, we've adapted, evolved, and leveraged cutting-edge tools to better serve our clients and candidates. Here's to embracing the future while honoring our past.

🔗As the digital landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, it's crucial to heed the timeless wisdom of visionaries like Bill Gates. "We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten," Gates reminds us. In today's dynamic business environment, this sentiment couldn't be more relevant. It's easy to get caught up in short-term fluctuations and trends, but true innovation requires a long-term perspective. By embracing this mindset, we empower ourselves to anticipate future shifts, adapt proactively, and seize growth opportunities. At VoIPTech, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve and driving positive change in the industry. With our innovative VoIP and Call Center Solutions, we empower businesses to navigate the ever-changing communication landscape with confidence and agility. Let's not be lulled into inaction by fleeting predictions. Instead, let's harness the power of foresight and collaboration to shape a brighter future together. #QuoteOfTheDay #BillGates #Innovation #VoIPTech #CommunicationSolutions #FutureReady