The Role of Türk Telekom in Turkey's Digital Transformation
Türkiye's digital transformation process is being shaped by major steps taken in the field of technology and communication. In this context, Turkish Telecom, is undertaking important projects to strengthen our country's digital infrastructure and support domestic production. In particular, local and national communication device The project aims to increase Türkiye's technological independence.
Local and National Projects
Türk Telekom develops domestic smart phones, devices and operating systems, domestic communication equipment and aims to ensure the production of software. These projects not only encourage domestic production but also increase Türkiye's competitiveness in the international technology market.
The Vision of Türk Telekom CEO Ümit Önal
Turk Telekom CEO Umit Onal, in his statements, clearly states the company's mission and goals by saying, "We are determining the strategies of the future with the aim of producing and exporting technology." Önal stated that Türkiye is not only a telecom operator, but also a technology company emphasizes that.
Innovative Technologies and Innovation
Türk Telekom's subsidiary companies Argela ve Netsia, demonstrates its power in innovation by holding over 70 international patents. The developed technologies are turned into products through collaborations with major technology companies worldwide. In this context, Net Insight Synchronization products developed with have been commercialized.
5G and Local Technologies
Türk Telekom, as the company that makes the highest investment in the sector, 5G and plays an active role in implementing domestic 5G technologies. In this context, collaborations with domestic stakeholders from the public and private sectors, national technologies is one of the most important examples of determined steps in production.
Leadership in Digital Transformation
By taking the lead in digital transformation, Türk Telekom aims to be not only Türkiye’s but also the region’s technology provider. Ümit Önal emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships, saying, “We aim to increase our country’s competitive power in the global technology field.” These partnerships aim to increase the localization rate in devices in the 5G ecosystem.
Future Technology Strategies
Türk Telekom's future plans are shaped around the goal of developing innovative technologies. The company continues its vision of digitalization and reducing external dependency in technology, both domestically and internationally. In this context, the development of domestic and national products is one of the important steps that will shape Türkiye's technology-based future.
Conclusion
The role of Türk Telekom in Türkiye's digital transformation process is becoming more important with the development of local and national projects. Under the leadership of Ümit Önal, Türk Telekom is becoming an actor that shapes Türkiye's future in the field of technology, going beyond being just a communications company. In this way, important steps are being taken to strengthen Türkiye's place in the global technology market and to support domestic production.
