Telecom's 5G future

CSPs will be able to position themselves for development thanks to 5G.

• 5G, edge computing, and AI are coming together to transform the world.
• People, cultures, organisations, and businesses may all benefit from 5G.
• Because of the significant risks and investments involved in advancing toward ubiquitous 5G networks, CSPs are acting with caution.
• During a period of relatively stagnant revenue growth, CSPs will need to make significant expenditures.
• CSPs spent more than USD 1 trillion upgrading their networks to 4G between 2010 and 2018. In the early 2010s, the first 4G services were launched.

5G will have a greater impact on businesses than on consumers.

• Being able to handle corporate demands, rather than being the first to reach mass customers, will be the big gain for CSPs.
• 5G may provide a slew of advantages for businesses and sectors, and the technology has a lot more to offer than just improved network performance.

Edge computing and 5G are collaborating.

• ETSI 5G is only one of a number of technologies that are coming together to usher in a new era in telecommunications.
• ETSI is a European standards body that specifies multi-access edge computing (MEC). The technology is assisting in the fundamental transformation of telecommunications.

Increasing AI in 5G networks

• According to Gartner, by 2022, more than half of all data generated by businesses will be created and handled outside of data centres.
• Edge computing pushes AI closer to the point where data is generated and actions are required. 75% of data will have been evaluated and acted on at the edge by 2025.

Trying out new technologies; there's still a lot of ambiguity.

• CSPs can use network slicing to provide services to certain verticals once a full-fledged 5G network is ready.
• Industry 4.0 is transforming the manufacturing industry from mass production to mass customisation.
• CSPs must clearly explain the 5G value proposition by how they solve business pain points and demands for the industrial verticals of interest.

5G is empowering businesses and sectors.

• Prepare for 5G's real transformative potential.
• Create the capacity to prototype solutions quickly.
• Think about specialising.

Industry 4.0 is transforming the manufacturing industry from mass production to mass customisation.

• CSPs must clearly explain the 5G value proposition by how they solve business pain points and demands for the industrial verticals of interest.
• Because of the substantial benefits of 5G, home 5G WiFi is a viable alternative to fixed broadband.
• Because of the relevance of 5G, CSPs are an important part of the gaming and eSports ecosystems.
• CSPs are rapidly recognising AI's critical role in network automation.
• Consumers, organisations, companies, and sectors benefit from AI at the edge, which creates a world of intelligent connection.

How can value be created in the 5G consumer space?

• Set yourself distinct with higher-quality video streaming.
• Consumer products that go beyond improved bandwidth should be expected.
• Profit from the popularity of video games, particularly eSports.

Using AI to improve tomorrow's 5G networks

• Begin your path toward AI-assisted network operations.
• Bring AI to the network's edge where it's most required.
• Obtain and retain AI knowledge in the area of network automation.

How to create value in the 5G consumer space

• Stand apart through higher-quality video streaming
• Prepare for consumer offerings that go beyond enhanced broadband
• Capitalize on the popularity of gaming, specifically eSports

The advent of 5G creates a pivotal opportunity for CSPs to create new revenue streams. But it also introduces new challenges for them, such as mobile networks becoming increasingly dynamic and many applications requiring fast decision-making. AI can be one way to address these challenges.

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