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JORGE MONTE COLLADO
Fte’s technology par excellence
• Jorge, we know that the work of a
Technical Manager goes far beyond
the mere satisfaction of the fulfi llment
of the requirements. Let us know why.
The position of the Technical Manager
gets especial relevance in those companies
that need a particular attention towards
R+D+I. The fulfillment of the requirements is
just a part of this job but it goes far beyond.
Concerning the product, I would start with
fair attendances, congresses and events related
to the sector that, together with the inputs
from the commercial team and a tight
collaboration with them, allow us to define
new and innovative products that will be introduced
in our catalogue.
Once they are defined, we design them
following a plan until they are ready. The
plan will always depend on the complexity of
the project, on where it is developed and on
the necessary resources.
Regarding the Production we define and
incorporate the most efficient manufacturing
systems trying to get the lowest cost in and
outside the company (outsourcing). During
the production of the new product, many
times we have to redesign the existing one
in order to incorporate the latest advances in
the sector. At the same time, we investigate
the range of solutions from other manufacturers
in our business line in order to incorporate
them in our production and quality
systems if it is necessary.
Finally, we manage the system registration
and the definable improvements as industrial,
utility model or patent.
• Technologically speaking, where
does the sector of the distribution of
TV signal go towards?
In the recent years we have been under
the spread of systems and devices that little
by little are incorporating TV. These devices,
each time more interconnected, get to
an enormous variety of contents that allow
us to connect and to communicate from any
corner of the world.
Up to now our sector was anchored in the
reception of statics TV signals, without any
kind of interactivity (there was some attempt
with MHP but without a great success) and
with a small availability of contents in terrestrial
and a little bit bigger in satellite. With the
new technologies (mainly IP) this is advancing
very quickly, and there are more products
from our sector that incorporate them
from the origin each time: TV with internet
connection, hybrid receivers (terrestrial or
satellite plus IP) with almost infinite possibilities
of VoD, interconnection through social
nets, Youtube, etc.
Due to the previously mentioned, the wide
band request in our homes will have to increase
during the next years, and it will force
the establishment of optical fiber and IP nets
in a more massive way
• Are you thinking of reinforcing any
product line?
Our objective is always directed towards
the total satisfaction of our clients and, therefore,
we are working on different lines at
the same time. An example would be the
revision of our catalogue in order to make
it easier, more understandable and approachable
for the distributor and the installer.
Other lines of actions are focused on the
reinforcement of products and solutions, for
example the adaptation of our central amplifiers
Genius, where we will incorporate a
new model of programming which is totally
automatic. Another example is the introduction
of the new models of hybrids receivers
HD LINUX, that open the doors to infinite
possibilities such as plug-in’s for wheather,
Youtube, WebCAM, IRC, or VoD services
(own Video Club), also ready for Dongle
Wifi external USB.
Another important effort has been implemented
in the strength field meter MINI HD
in order to keep them with the same price as
the SD. During this year other innovations
and changes will be fruitful.
• A bet on the future…
We work and bet firmly on several possibilities.
Right now I can tell you that we will introduce
a security line with remote connection
for the monitoring of the cameras via internet,
or the inclusion of the optical fiber in our
Fte Networks line.
Also, and inside of the new plan of fidelity
and service to clients, we will extend the
guarantee of new products in the most professional
line which implies a clear compromise
to the quality and reliability.
• Defi ne the company you work in with
3 words.
Dynamism, Professionalism, Future
• We know that you keep really in shape…
and that makes you very special.
How do you do it? Tell us your “secrets”
Well... even if I do not do it as much as I
would like to, I try to practice some sports
twice or three times a week. It is not only
an issue of keeping an acceptable physical
state, but as an outlet that helps me to clear
my head from the work, pressure and daily
stress that we suffer in a changing environment
and each day more demanding. Mainly
I like going for a run and once a week I play
a football 7 match with some “old friends”
and after that we take a beer.
Moreover, I challenge myself to work
a little bit harder than the standard by for
example preparing some half marathon, a
marathon (finisher this year), a triathlon or
a vertical mile… Things that, besides, force
me to improve a little bit each day.
I don’t think this is any kind of “secret” and
I really recommend it to everybody, each one
inside of his/her limitations and possibilities.
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