CENTRICA
Microsoft
Teams , Panasonic & NetMotion : take to the skies
“ A constant network connection is critical to the success of our field workers ”
CENTRICA
Commenting on the test , Stuart Carver , Mobile Device Specialist at Centrica said : “ A constant network connection is critical to the success of our field workers . NetMotion , Panasonic and Microsoft deliver incredibly complementary solutions that ensure a stable connection in any situation . This acid test was a brilliant way to prove it .”
The company currently has approximately 12,000 workers using Panasonic TOUGHBOOKs in the field , with NetMotion Mobility deployed on each device . Centrica is also currently in the process of expanding the use of Microsoft Teams across its entire workforce to facilitate collaboration among employees ,” says NetMotion .
To stress-test the technology ’ s capabilities , the four organisations took a unique approach , by strapping a Panasonic TOUGHBOOK ® tablet to a balloon , taking the tablet up into the stratosphere while running a Microsoft Teams call . centrica . com 9