Switzerland, innovation and Comfone
In this blog post, I will discuss Switzerland’s record in innovation, and how Comfone supports this through Design Thinking. I am originally from Spain, and my path led me to Switzerland when I married a Swiss guy. I have to admit that before I moved here, the only things I knew about this country were […]
Roaming is about cooperation
Roaming can be turned on by our phones in one swipe, but it’s not 1-swipe task for operators to implement. On average, each single network is connected to 600-700 other networks around the world. This allows subscribers to roam reliably worldwide. Did you know and there are more than 1200 operators globally? Roaming agreements This […]
200 million MongoDB document inserts per hour with Kubernetes
The word ‘Kubernetes‘ is creating a buzz throughout the world of technology right now. It seems that everyone is interested in discussing the theory and concept, but we had not heard of anyone else putting any theory into practice. That is, until now. Here at Comfone, we asked ourselves the following question: Is Kubernetes a […]
The Future of Roaming
In the roaming industry, progress is fast. Subscribers’ expectations are constantly increasing, the industry is expanding to include new groups and devices and we all need to keep moving forward. One of the biggest challenges in our industry is to anticipate the direction that the industry will take. We all need to plan our next […]
The challenges of finding an international job during a pandemic
In this blog, I will discuss my experience of finishing my degree, and looking for an international job, all throughout COVID-19. Completing my Master’s degree The first difference came last year when I was presenting my Master’s thesis. After many years and countless hours of studying, writing, working and learning, it finally culminated in a […]
Staying positive during a pandemic
From home office requirements to a lack of travel, we have all had to find new ways to cope during the pandemic. For me, I have learnt to accept the situation, and do the best with what I have got. Positive thinking has been vital! In this blog I will share the good things that I have […]
How I build my team
As CCO, I manage a diverse team of 12 sales people and 4 marketing and communications representatives. The members of my team come from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and industries, and I believe this is key to our success. I also believe that it demonstrates the fact that ‘your typical salesperson’ does not exist. […]
Virtualisation at Comfone
Technology moves fast at Comfone. During the first half of 2020, Comfone engineers migrated Comfone’s core DRAs and core STPs to a new generation platform. Performing four large-scale “hot swap” operations in less than 6 months requires thorough preparation, Swiss timing, precision, execution, and bright solutions when things do not happen as planned. The last […]
Implementing SCRUM at Comfone: a success story
I am the CDO at Comfone. Part of my role involves achieving the best possible results for customers by coming up with more effective ways of working. Although we often work behind the scenes, Development is a really important component of Comfone. Focusing on this area can create more efficiency and agility, allowing us to […]
Will roaming end?
Is this the end of roaming? For over 10 years, some telecom and roaming market professionals have been telling me that roaming is about to end. They comment on how ‘EU IOTs would jeopardize the market, SS7 is obsolete, pricing erosions will drop all revenues, SMS product life was over, commoditization of services would deeply […]