Session Abstract:
The application of real-time communications across critical industry segments has a profound societal impact on our global economy. From mission-critical technology designed for public safety that offers real-time situational awareness, to transforming the healthcare experience with instantaneous data access for patients, clinicians, and staff, and enhancing business performance and customer experiences in the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors, communications networks form the foundational connective fabric driving industry transformation. Explore how Oracle is advancing these critical industries with a powerful, ubiquitous communications backbone and advanced edge architecture, incorporating integrated capabilities like AI and IoT device management. Ultimately, Oracle aims to create a future where its innovations have a far-reaching, positive impact on how the world communicates, interacts, and engages.
Speaker:
Andrew De La Torre, Group Vice President of Technology, Oracle Communications is responsible for making strategic decisions that increase the overall competitive position of Oracle Communications and defining direction for the best-in-class products and solutions that help customers compete in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. De La Torre also leads the technical sales, business development and acquisitions teams for the business unit. Prior to joining Oracle, De La Torre spent 21 years at Vodafone in roles as Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone Americas and Vodafone Malta, as well as Chief Technology Strategy Officer for Vodafone Group. During his tenure, he led multi-tiered, highly skilled teams in the delivery of consumer and enterprise solutions across mobility, fixed network, IoT, cloud, and security. He also oversaw project execution across IT, mobile and fixed network, data centers, and business systems. In addition to his telecom experience, De La Torre has consulted in other industries such as oil and gas and construction, and with Fortune 500 companies that have tapped his experience in corporate governance, finance, strategic planning, and technology transformation.
