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delivery of content to the screens and mobile devices .” He also oversees procurement for Sky ’ s telecoms networks , a fast growing business . All in all there can ’ t be much he doesn ’ t touch . And most of that is a moving target , given the speed at which technology is being developed . As an example he points to the launch of Sky Q , the companies next-generation home entertainment system which gives customers the ability to watch shows from their box , whether live , recorded or on demand , anywhere around the home on another TV or tablet as well the choice to pause on one TV screen and pick up where you left off in another . It ’ s streets ahead of any competing product and the technology that supports it is cutting edge . “ The organisation has diversified and expanded over the last 10 years quite rapidly from the traditional direct to home service to offering services from a choice of platforms , whether that is OTT , satellite , cable or mobile ,” says Sturcke . “ What has driven this are the core strengths of Sky – delivering the best content whether through original programming , or entertainment
“ There was a clear job to be done around delivering efficiencies . We had to raise our profile and our game to ensure we are trusted advisers and partners within the business ”
– Jane Dormer , Group Procurement Director , Marketing & Digital
or sports content , where we are seen as the brand leader in each country .” Part of Tony Sturcke ’ s role is to keep the company ’ s key technology partnerships working for the benefit of both sides . For example , we already looked at the way migration to Ariba is being managed : however there are a host of key relationships that keep Sky ’ s infrastructure running smoothly in the longer term . A good
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