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Fabio Momola
Interview with the Executive Vice President of Engineering.
Fabio Momola has been the CEO of Engineering D.HUB, Cybertech, and Atlantic Technologies, companies within the Eng Group, since 2021. He also holds the position of Executive Vice-President of Digital Technologies.
This business unit supports clients in digital transformation, managing the entire process from strategy to the implementation of composable solutions, with the backing of over 4,400 professionals and 80 partnerships in the IT sector, integrating technologies such as AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Experience.
Previously, Fabio served as Group COO and Executive Director at Cedacri, and he gained significant experience at CheBanca!, Oaktree, and Nexi.
Additionally, he is a university professor, having initially taught at Bocconi University in Milan. He is currently teaching at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan and at the Guido Carli Luiss University & Business School in Rome.
1. HOW HAS ENGINEERING, WITH OVER 40 YEARS OF INVESTMENT IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PROJECTS, HELPED ACCELERATE THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF OUR COUNTRY?
Innovation is an integral part of our DNA: we constantly stay updated on the latest technologies to effectively respond to the needs of an increasingly dynamic market.
Over the years, we have continuously invested in enabling technologies, focusing on qualified talent, strategic partnerships with global leaders, and strengthening our proprietary products.
Throughout our work, we have contributed to modernizing the IT infrastructures of both public and private entities, improving the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of services, and accelerating digitization in key sectors such as healthcare, education, mobility, energy, and finance.
Academic collaboration is at the heart of our research and development. We have established solid relationships with various universities, including Luiss, with whom we have developed courses to train professionals in AI and climate change, ready to support the sustainable development of the country and businesses.
With an annual investment of around 30 million euros in research and development, we collaborate with major scientific and industrial entities across Europe, maintaining our leadership and attracting funding from national and European programs, thus ensuring continuous growth and consistent results.
2. TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION IS JUST ONE PART OF THE TRANSFORMATION; THE REAL GOAL IS TO MAKE IT USABLE TO CREATE NEW DIGITAL EXPERIENCES. HOW IS ENGINEERING TACKLING THESE CHALLENGES, AND WHAT INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IS IT ADOPTING?
We do not limit ourselves to optimizing processes; our focus is to maximize the potential of technology to address the main global challenges and support clients and partners in achieving their goals.
By using AI, cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and immersive technologies, we adopt an approach that values collaboration and promotes ethical and inclusive digitization.
Our commitment is aimed at improving the safety and quality of life of citizens with solutions that accelerate the development of digital ecosystems based on advanced technologies to anticipate emerging needs. In the healthcare sector, integrating these technologies has opened new perspectives for quality and access to care across Italy.
We also contribute to cultural and economic development by providing solutions that help companies identify relevant data to monitor, enabling them to make informed and conscious decisions about the direction to take.
We support the energy transition and promote responsible production and consumption models geared toward a new generation of businesses redefining approaches and processes to make them more transparent and traceable.
We offer a vast library of use cases demonstrating how technology can have a tangible and positive impact, turning into a powerful tool for addressing global challenges and improving people's lives, both for our clients and for society as a whole.
3. NEW TECHNOLOGIES PLAY AN INCREASINGLY CRUCIAL ROLE: HOW ARE THEY SUPPORTING BUSINESS MODELS TO MAKE THEM MORE AGILE, RESILIENT, AND SUSTAINABLE?
Artificial Intelligence, especially Generative AI, is at the heart of a transformation redefining business and organizational processes.
These technologies not only increase competitiveness and productivity but are also pushing companies toward a new phase of transformation: digitization has made enormous volumes of data available; now, thanks to AI, we can quickly turn this data into structured and correlated information useful for optimizing processes.
At Engineering, we put our technological and consulting experience at the service of companies and public administrations, making AI an essential co-pilot for making the most of the available data.
AI not only speeds up decision-making but also makes decisions more accurate with real-time information, improving production, forecasting, and personalization. Processes thus become more dynamic and self-correcting, continually adapting to new needs. This is revolutionizing the customer experience by anticipating their needs with increasingly customized solutions.
By combining AI with technologies like Digital Twin and IoT, we are able to develop more agile, resilient, and sustainable business models, offering solutions that not only address current changes but also anticipate future ones.
4. IN THIS CONTEXT OF TECHNOLOGICAL EVOLUTION, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE NEW ERA OF ENTERPRISE PLATFORMS, AND WHAT BENEFITS DO THEY OFFER COMPANIES TO ENHANCE THEIR COMPETITIVENESS?
We have entered an era where increasingly dynamic and intelligent ecosystems are profoundly redefining how companies operate and interact with the world.
Digital experiences have become the center of corporate strategies, driving more personalized and interactive interactions.
Technologies like chatbots, virtual assistants, and other forms of Conversational AI are transforming the Customer Experience, making it a unique and tailored journey.
This development is made possible by the strategic use of APIs and composable infrastructures that allow companies to create flexible and adaptable services, responding quickly to market changes without compromising performance or costs.
Modern platforms are characterized by their collaborative nature, fostering innovation while ensuring high levels of security and interoperability. These elements are crucial for maintaining competitiveness in a constantly evolving global market.
5. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF PARTNERSHIPS IN TODAY’S DIGITAL LANDSCAPE, AND HOW DO THEY CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES?>/strong>
Over the years, we have consolidated a network of strategic partnerships with the major global players in software and hardware solutions, creating a complete offering that includes world leaders in cloud, cybersecurity, ERP, and CRM technologies.
These collaborations allow us to offer our clients access to the most advanced digital platforms, extending our capabilities and strengthening our geographic presence.
The value of these partnerships goes beyond mere business. In a historical moment when collaboration between different actors is crucial, our alliances aim to create a positive impact for our country.
Through the integration of cutting-edge technologies and best-of-breed, we are able to build innovative solutions that support Italy’s economic and sustainable development. A concrete example is the "Digital Alliance for Italy" initiative in collaboration with Lutech, which aims to accelerate the country’s digitalization process by fully leveraging the resources made available by the NRRP.
These collaborations not only allow us to stay at the forefront but also enable us to actively contribute to the growth and modernization of Italy’s economy.
By using AI, cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and immersive technologies, we adopt an approach that values collaboration and promotes ethical and inclusive digitization.
Fabio Momola
Executive Vice President, Engineering
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