by Jean Lawrence, VP, Marketing & Communications – Nokia Cloud & Network Services
Europe
Manufacturing has a history of moving at a glacial pace when adopting new technology such as cloud-based solutions, but cloud is not new anymore. In recent years, cloud computing and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) have begun to dominate. More and more manufacturers are looking to switch their quality management to a cloud-based quality system. Simply, in today’s ever-changing and volatile manufacturing climate, the cost advantages, power, and versatility of the cloud have become essential to survival.
Onboarding has historically been one of the most challenging processes for a telco to digitalise, due to the need for a physical SIM to be provided to the customer and processes like identity verification needing to be done in person.
The pandemic highlighted the need for cloud migration. But
cloud migration isn’t just about moving to the cloud; it
involves a state of continuous reinvention if the cloud strategy is to reduce costs and create new opportunities — it’s no
wonder this option appears to be a hard pill to swallow.It goes without saying that the NHS has been under extraordinary
pressure over the past 18 months. Not only were hospitals bursting at
the seams with COVID-19 patients, but the National Health Service
was also required to innovate at breakneck speed.One priority must be ensuring businesses have visibility and
the agility to pivot as problems occur. Many are not proac- tively notified if something goes offline. Even when they
are aware, it may be difficult to understand which piece of
equipment at which location has a problem. To solve errors,
an organisation might need to perform a quick system
reboot remotely. If this does not work, there may be a problem with a software update or other serious issue. That’s
where the concept of Out-of-Band comes into play.