FINNING INTERNATIONAL
108 platforms at a company . I ’ m also seeing tools that are providing the right amount of security , but could be better utilized and leveraged , whether inside of outside of the security portfolio , across multiple stress factors ,” explains Smibert .
“ At Finning , our customers are evolving . We are seeing a lot more digitization , connected assets and abilities to enhance performance solutions for how our customers manage fleets and utilize our equipment ,” she adds . “ An example of this is , instead of just having a driver unit , now we can optimize how the machine is functioning by leveraging data .” The
monetization of data is being seen across every industry , yet Smibert is driven , and rightly so , to ensure that the business remains pedantic around how data is used , whether the right level of consent has been granted , and whether the correct contractual agreements are in place , all to guarantee consumer trust and transparency . “ Security , compliance and regulation can be a necessary evil . It can take time to explain and demonstrate that having security controls to protect our customer data , employees ’ data , meet privacy regulations wherever we are operating ,” she reflects .
APRIL 2019