This document summarizes Patrick de Vries' presentation on connecting everything at the Hadoop Summit 2016. The presentation discusses KPN's use of Hadoop to manage increasing data and network capacity needs. It outlines KPN's data flow process from source systems to Hadoop for processing and generating reports. The presentation also covers lessons learned in implementing Hadoop including having strong executive support, addressing cultural challenges around data ownership, and leveraging existing investments. Finally, it promotes joining a new TELCO Hadoop community for telecommunications providers to share use cases and lessons.