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igitalization is changing the face of where we live and

how we work. Rapid advances in the capabilities of

sensors, connectivity, analytics and mobile technologies

are redefining many industry sectors, from medicine to

automotive; and from energy to construction.

For our business at KONE, it means using real-time data and analytics

as preventive maintenance gets smarter. It also means improving

customer experience through real-time transparency. Or it can mean

sustainable, smart buildings making better use of energy and resources.

For users, it means a better, personalized experience through the whole

elevator and escalator journey, from access to destination.

We have a long and successful history of innovation in areas like

technology, safety, and eco-efficiency. And in the drive towards

digitalization, it is tempting for companies to try to master

everything in-house. It can be more effective, however, to adopt a

“digital culture”, and co-create new products or services together

with customers and partners. At KONE, this is something we are

doing today and it is an area where we intend to lead.

Another aspect of digitalization is the potential to improve speed

and efficiency, and we are working hard to bring innovations closer

to customers, and get new services and solutions faster into the

market. That is why we will establish both a new Technology &

Innovation unit, and a New Services and Solutions business unit,

which will be in place at the beginning of 2016.

The way people interact with their cities, buildings and their

surroundings is changing. At KONE, digitalization means we can

provide new value and new services for our customers and users and it

means we can improve the quality and productivity of our operations.

I am very excited at the potential that lies ahead.

HENRIK EHRNROOTH

PRESIDENT & CEO, KONE CORPORATION

CEO’s message

PEOPLE FLOW

is KONE’s stakeholder magazine. KONE Corporation, Keilasatama 3, P.O. Box 7, FI-02150 Espoo, Finland, +358 204 751

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Liisa Kivelä

MANAGING EDITOR

Eveliina Linderborg

EDITORIAL BOARD

Max Alfthan, Sascha Brozek, Kati Hagros, Tuomas Hurmerinta, Ari Virtanen

EDITORIAL OFFICE AND LAYOUT

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ISSN

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ORDERS, ADDRESSES, FEEDBACK AND STORY IDEAS

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People Flow issue 15 published in November 2015

www.kone.com

KONE

IN BRIEF

KONE is one of the leaders in the elevator and escalator industry.

The company has been committed to understanding the needs of its

customers for the past century, providing industry-leading elevators,

escalators and automatic building doors as well as innovative solutions for

modernization and maintenance. The company’s objective is to offer the

best People Flow® experience by developing and delivering solutions that

enable people to move smoothly, safely, comfortably and without waiting in

buildings in an increasingly urbanizing environment. KONE is present in close

to 60 countries with more than 47,000 dedicated employees and distributors

to serve you globally and locally.

Powering towards

digitalization

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