SGB-SMIT Group has doubled in size over the past five years, thanks both to acquisition and organic growth. At heart it remains a family-run, German engineering business, but it is increasingly international in outlook. It operates on three continents through 13 international locations. This requires the business to be agile and dynamic. The adoption of […]
Laith Bahoshy, Senior Director of Cloud Solution Architecture EMEA, VMware In today’s digitally-enhanced world opportunity and innovation are abundant. We are transforming how we work and consume products, services and experiences because we are no longer are tied to specific locations to do our jobs, access specific data or simply live our lives. Now, we’re […]
Laurent Allard, Strategic Business Development, VMware Emerging from the shadows of the last 18-months has reinforced the notion that we’re ‘better together’. Despite sharing many national borders, how we live and work has become increasingly borderless. As we collectively reset in the aftermath of the pandemic and other macro events such as Brexit we are […]
Ed Durbin, Global Director of Retail Solutions, VMware After the forced separation of the recent past, it has been wonderful to see so many friends, colleagues and customers again at this year’s VMworld – even if it remains via the medium of virtual conferencing. Despite the fact we were not collectively together in one location, […]
Joe Baguley, VP & CTO EMEA, VMware Political leaders are not renowned for their ability to agree. This is the case at a national level, let alone an international one. So, the fact that heads of state and policy-makers across Europe see a need to build a pan-national capability for digital infrastructure and resilience means […]
Policing always demands more investment. Money is often spent before it’s even materialised. But the cloud has proven its worth, giving agencies the means to bank on benefits without sky-high investment. We explore the rapid and measurable impact it’s had for three different police forces around the world. Tired, long-established workflows come at a cost […]
Covid-19 has been the overriding concern for the aviation industry in 2020 and up until now. This much is understandable, but it’s crucial to remember that the looming challenge of climate change hasn’t gone anywhere in the intervening time. Sustainability has risen rapidly to the forefront of the public agenda in recent years, with the […]
Breaking down the barriers between the community and the police force paves the way for better public safety. We delve into how technology can strengthen these networks and overcome negative perceptions while powering employee esteem and retention. The ties between society and police forces have been under strain for some time, adding further stresses to […]
The last year has changed Air Traffic Management (ATM) immeasurably, and perhaps permanently. International lockdowns have eroded traffic through major transport hubs, while the introduction of remote working has reduced the need for business travel. Those that can travel are less keen, with ongoing concerns around the safety of doing so. The result has been […]
Police forces face difficult, high-stakes decisions every single day, often held back by limited resources. But technology is here to change everything. We explore how frontline officers can be better equipped to create a safer environment for all. More time in the field means more time to make a difference where it matters. Demands are […]
By Jens Koegler, Heathcare Industry Director EMEA, VMware It’s one of life’s great ironies that healthcare – a sector based on life preservation and improvement – can learn a lot from death. Certainly in the UK where historically, when loved ones were tasked with settling an estate of the deceased, they needed to dig out […]
Before COVID-19 hit, the European air traffic management (ATM) market was adopting next generation technology and innovation en masse, and this should continue to act as the route back to success: sustainable, long-term investment that cuts costs, delivers technical excellence, boosts productivity and ensures competitive advantage well into the future. This brief clearing of the […]