Business Chief US+CAN Magazine April 2019 | Page 44

LEADERSHIP
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$ 46bn

Approximate revenue

Vodafone Americas provides services to

70 %

of Fortune 500 companies

111,000 +

Approximate number of employees have far-reaching consequences for the field of artificial intelligence ( AI ), drones , autonomous vehicles , robotics and a host of other cutting-edge technologies . Above all , perhaps , the rise of 5G coverage will elevate the Internet of Things ( IoT ) to new levels .

“ IoT is an area I ’ m very passionate about . It is a game-changer for businesses across every industry as it offers access to real-time data , which enables increased efficiency , better customer experience and improved visibility into performance ,” says Morawski . “ In my opinion , IoT is the catalyst for other emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning , so I predict each to continue to grow in importance across businesses .” The ability for more devices to access mobile internet at greater speeds that 5G provides will , he predicts , empower other emerging technologies . “ AI , machine learning , and data analytics gain value when fed with businesscritical data . With more devices and endpoints in the business connected to networks via IoT , more data becomes available that can be analyzed through
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