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OTE GROUP

Products and Services Aiming at Sustainable Development

Through the provision of innovative products and services, customers can optimize their operations, environmental performance and well-being. Sustainable development is thus enhanced, while at the same time new business opportunities are created and the income and activities of the group are strengthened.


The network of actions is aimed at businesses and consumers.
 


At OTE Group we take advantage of the possibilities provided by technology to contribute to a better world for everyone. We strengthen the sustainable entrepreneurship of the Group, while contributing to the economy, society and the environment. Sustainable Development is an integral element of the OTE Group's business strategy, while its Principles determine its operation.

OTE Group offers integrated and innovative technology solutions aimed at strengthening businesses and their sustainable development. Through products and services, customers leverage the benefits of using broadband services to improve their operational processes, environmental performance and robustness.

With the aim of technological excellence, we systematically promote research and innovation covering a wide range of cutting-edge technologies from their early stages of development (5G Networks, IoT, Cloud, smart energy grids, Fleet Management applications, e-health, NextGen Emergency Services, Security/ Privacy, etc.) ensuring multiple benefits for society, our customers and the Group itself, contributing to its sustainable development.
 

Greece 


- Smart Cities: Collaboration with municipalities (Monemvasia, Chania) with the aim of developing integrated solutions (smart water management, smart parking solution) that improve citizens' lives and protect the environment.

- Business Cloud: Improving the operation and flexibility of businesses, as well as reducing their operational costs.

-Fleet Management: Remote monitoring and management of a fleet of vehicles, to ensure "green" and safe driving but also to reduce operational costs,

- e-Energy: Solutions for better management of the energy consumed by businesses in order to limit their operating costs and create an "environmentally responsible" profile.

- e-health: OTE Group has contributed to the project of electronic and immaterial prescriptions, a milestone project for the digitization of health, on behalf of the Electronic Governance of Social Security.

- Internet of Things: The interconnection of devices, systems and equipment within a company contributes to better management of resources, a significant reduction of operating costs, as well as to the emergence of a "green" profile.

With the aim of technological superiority and the development of innovative services such as the above, the group participates in 34 research programs with a clear orientation towards sustainable development, promoting research and innovation.
 

In Greece there was an increase in revenues (+59.7%) in the Cloud Business sector and an increase (+65%) in fleet management revenues compared to 2020 but also in the number of commercial vehicles using the service (+48%) in the number of commercial vehicles using the fleet management service (Fleet Management) compared to the previous year. Furthermore, the Group participates in a private and public sector cooperation program, with long-term benefits in the context of Smart Cities. Finally, OTE Group acquires new know-how through participation in research projects.