SUNRISE UPC
FABRIZIO CAMPANALE TITLE : SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ENTERTAINMENT AND IN-HOME CONNECTIVITY
LOCATION : SWITZERLAND INDUSTRY : TELCOMS
“ There are on average 30-40 connected devices in the home . From a smart TV , a set-top box , or a PC the customer expects a seamless and high-quality experience . We have learned that focusing only on broadband connectivity or the box is not enough .
“ We need to look at the KPIs that all contribute to the quality of the experience end-to-end , which is why we look at this as a unified platform not isolated to the TV , connectivity , or one modem . Today , we have to ensure our connectivity works perfectly , and only then our customers can enjoy the great product we put on the TV .
Campanale predicts the number of devices per household is only set to rise and could reach a peak of more than 40 . With the evolution of in-home connectivity going
EXECUTIVE BIO
Fabrizio Campanale drives the
Video and In-Home connectivity platforms for Sunrise-UPC . With his team he manages the local video infrastructure , serving more than 1.5 million TV users and leads the deployment of new products in the Entertainment and In-Home domain . As part of the Liberty Global Technology & Innovation , he is heading the UPC and Sunrise TV platforms integration in Switzerland , aiming for the best connected entertainment customer experience . Leading the In-Home connectivity , he drives the introduction of multiple access type Modems and Wi-Fi extenders and the adoption of cloud operated dynamic Wi-Fi , keeping the optimal Interoperability between TV and In-Home internet services . In his former role as VP Engineering in UPC Switzerland he has a track record of product launches including the Gigabox modem and the Horizon STB family . He has more than 20 years of experience in various roles in the telecommunication , electronics and semiconductors industry and is author and co-author of 16 patents .