Digital technologies are transforming how we live, work and relax. From how we learn, travel and communicate with each other, to accessing public services, booking leisure activities and engaging with live events, almost every area of our lives is being transformed by the digital revolution.
And while we are beginning to see the benefits of this, with proven applications driving improvements in health and care services and boosts to workplace productivity, it is crucial that access to digital innovation is equitable if we are to fully realise its potential.
The key to making that happen? Connectivity.
All too often, patchy internet signal, slow connections or lack of bandwidth stand in the way of accessing digital technologies effectively and, while we are proud that the West Midlands is the most connected region of the country for GIGABIT BROADBAND there is still a way to go if we are to ensure that every citizen has access to reliable, affordable connectivity, wherever and whenever they need it.
This is where our Connectivity team comes in.
Over the next few weeks, our head of barrier busting connectivity – Judith Ferrarin – will be sharing her thoughts on the key challenges facing telecoms infrastructure roll out in the West Midlands and further afield.
Having begun her career as an apprentice with BT, Judith brings a wealth of practical experience to bear when helping customers navigate the challenges of infrastructure roll out. Working with local authorities, wireless providers, mobile network operators and property owners alike, Judith’s goal is to remove barriers to faster, more-affordable connectivity. For example, following the ‘fast track’ legal process she has developed, reduces the time taken to complete the process by two thirds.
Her work can best be described as ‘Simplifying Complexity’ and is pivotal to most mobile operator acquisition and legal transactions including build and maintenance support across the West Midlands.
Check back soon to hear what Judith has to say and find out more about how we can improve network roll out to help communities access essential services, boost business productivity and create opportunity across our villages, towns and cities.
