Seat And Telefónica Reach An Agreement To Promote Digitalisation In The Automotive Industry
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Furthermore, the cooperation will also introduce the development and implementation of Industry 4.0 initiatives in the vehicle manufacturing process. In this sense, Telefónica and SEAT are collaborating on a proof of concept based on Blockchain technology to improve the tracking of parts within the supply chain at the Martorell factory. In addition, solutions and systems based on IoT (the Internet of Things) with the purpose of enhancing and streamlining procurement management and supplier relations. The agreement also provides for the implementation of tools and joint mechanisms that facilitate data collection, management and analysis, all while respecting the principles of privacy, confidentiality and transparency of user-owners. In addition, both companies will work together to explore the benefits of Big Data and the shared use of data in designing new mobility proposals. In this sense optimised mobility solutions will be developed for cities and urban areas that implement smarter traffic and parking management or other related services. SEAT is the only company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets cars in Spain. A member of the Volkswagen Group, the multinational has its headquarters in Martorell (Barcelona), exporting 81% of its vehicles, and is present in over 80 countries through a network of 1,700 dealerships. In 2016, SEAT obtained an operating profit of 143 million euros, the highest in the history of the brand, and achieved worldwide sales of nearly 410,000 vehicles. SEAT Group employs more than 14,500 professionals at its three production centres – Barcelona, El Prat de Llobregat and Martorell, where it manufactures the highly successful Ibiza, Leon and Arona. Additionally, the company produces the Ateca and the Toledo in the Czech Republic, the Alhambra in Portugal and the Mii in Slovakia. The multinational has a Technical Centre, which operates as a knowledge hub that brings together 1,000 engineers who are focussed on developing innovation for Spain's largest industrial investor in R&D. SEAT already features the latest connectivity technology in its vehicle range and is currently engaged in the company's global digitalisation process to promote the mobility of the future. About Telefónica Telefónica is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world by market capitalisation and number of customers, based on a comprehensive offer and quality connectivity provided by the best fixed, mobile and broadband networks. It is a growing company which offers a unique experience based on the company's own values as well as its public stance of defending customer interests. Present in 21 countries and with a customer base of 346 million accesses, Telefónica has a strong presence in Spain, Europe and Latin America, which concentrates most of its growth strategy. Telefónica is a completely private company with more than 1.5 million direct shareholders. Its share capital currently comprises 5,192,131,686 ordinary shares traded on stock exchanges in Spain, London, New York, Lima and Buenos Aires.
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