CEO Monthly Issue 4 2018

12 CEO MONTHLY / ISSUE 4 2018 , result, employees do the same with clients. Transforming the company through a number of acquisitions and forward-thinking guidance, Andy repositioned the strategy and organisation into what it is today, a high growth company in the Industrial Internet of Things space. Adopting an approach, Andy’s team is given the freedom to fully maximise their potential. He believes that being innovative and working with each other, as well as being committed to providing the best results for clients will bring unlimited success for Trilliant. “Here at Trilliant, we are a culture of innovation and collaboration. We are committed to our customers and cutting-edge solutions. Additionally, we will continue to innovate and partner with our utility and energy customers to deliver true benefits of smart energy to their operations, customers and society.” In line with the family culture that has developed at Trilliant, Andy believes that the best piece of advice he’s ever received was, not to take yourself too seriously, work hard, and have fun. He has lived on three continents, in eight countries and in 10 US states. Throughout his career he has surrounded himself with team players that have a can-do attitude, and who are willing to roll their sleeves up to get the job done. Significantly, Andy has been able ensure that there is an element of freedom amongst staff which enables them to provide the best service possible. Providing employees with this flexibility has enabled the team to adapt and cater to the needs of an ever- changing industry. Andy’s influence has resulted in Trilliant embarking on a journey which has seen it transform from a single network and single application solution provider to an industry leading, global communications solutions company. The team at Trilliant believes that the next generation of smart grid and smart city solutions must be built on an open and secure network that will allow the frictionless exchange of data. As such, this approach allows its advanced technologies to work with virtually any system, anywhere in the world, providing a secure, powerful source of connectivity and data now and for generations to come. Furthermore, Andy manages his staff with a “we, not me” mentality. He is wide open, moves quickly, is demanding, and a fun-loving team player. Also, he believes that productivity and teamwork is friendship, and this belief is embedded across the company culture. Essentially, believing in an environment in which everyone works together, Andy also attributes a lot of his colleagues to his success. He believes that in order to succeed as a CEO, people should surround themselves with a team that is passionate and excited about the future of your organisation. Adopting a mantra of ‘have fun, work hard, have a can-do attitude and never ask somebody to do something you aren’t willing to take on yourself’, has seen Andy influence and have an impact on a vast array of people in the technology industry. Every CEO should read “Straight from the Gut,” by Jack Welch. Amongst the team at Trilliant, staff are passionate about doing their best work, feel accountable for their actions and work together to provide an unrivalled service. The energetic nature buzzing through the team is something to behold and is a key reason why Trilliant is achieving the success it is. Moreover, Trilliant invests in innovation while tackling every project with urgency, so that it can make customers future- ready through innovative, open and secure software and communications solutions. The teams are passionate about finding the right solution for its customers on a 24/7/365. Looking ahead, for Trilliant, there is widespread optimism amongst the team that there is a bright future ahead, especially under the stewardship of Andy. As Trilliant continues its aggressive growth trajectory to a brighter future, the firm wants to take every opportunity to propel itself to exciting, new places. Andy and his team want all of the company’s employees, customers and prospects to feel the excitement, innovation, and drive with every interaction. Moving forward, the energy and utilities industry is ever changing and dynamic. Utilities face a variety of market and regulatory factors that force adaptation at a rapid pace. The very business model of energy supply and retail is being challenged with an array of initiatives, such as renewables and distributed generation all to be provided with a new focus on consumer orientated services. The next generation of smart grid and smart cities solutions must be built on an open and secure network that will allow the frictionless exchange of data. This architecture will propel the energy industry to a bright future. Ultimately, Trilliant is honoured to work with leading utilities and cities around the world who collectively serve more than 100 million customers, nearly 500 million end users under the reach of its platform in 17 different countries, including those in North America and Europe, along with developing countries in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Being at the peak of its success, Trilliant is heading towards explosive growth. With locations in California, Kuala Lumpur, London, Montreal, Singapore and Toronto, the company recently relocated to a new global headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina to support its worldwide operations and growth plan. Construction of the new headquarters was completed in August of 2017 and features an open and collaborative environment with research and development labs and a state-of- the-art customer demonstration centre. With Andy at the helm, Trilliant Networks has a very exciting future ahead.