The document provides an executive summary and forecast for the Internet of Things (IoT) market opportunity for 1H 2014 worldwide. It finds that the IoT market will be worth $138.4 billion by 2018, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 33.2%. Key service provider verticals are connected car, home, industrial IoT, utilities, and wearable technology. The market is fragmented with many players from different industries and approaches. Standards bodies are working to set a single set of core standards to drive the industry. No single vendor currently has a complete solution. The report provides revenue forecasts by region and vertical through 2018 and discusses trends among equipment providers, service providers, and the segmentation of the IoT market.
Growing Industry Applications of LPWAN TechnologiesFelicia Woo
This document discusses the growing convergence of Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT). It predicts that the number of connected devices worldwide will grow to over 80 billion by 2020. LPWAN is emerging as an important connectivity solution for IoT due to its ability to transmit small amounts of data over long distances while maintaining long battery life. Characteristics of LPWAN technologies like Sigfox, LoRa, NB-IoT and LTE-M are described and compared. The document also examines key drivers that will contribute to significant growth in the global LPWAN connectivity market between 2016-2023, such as falling prices of sensors and communication modules.
Enforcing accountability in media using blockchainRob Van Den Dam
The document discusses how blockchain technology can be used to improve processes in the media and entertainment industry supply chain. It provides examples of how blockchain is being used by royalty collection agencies to more accurately track content and royalty payments. Blockchain can streamline various operational aspects like auditing, payments, and rights management by introducing transparency and eliminating inefficiencies. The document also discusses how blockchain could improve transparency and efficiency in digital advertising by providing visibility into media buys and tracking ad impressions through the entire delivery process.
Digital transformation for 2020 and beyondSarhan, Ahmed
The 2017 global telecommunications study has been conducted by EY to monitor and evaluate the evolving views of leaders across the global telecommunications industry.
This latest survey forms part of EY’s ongoing series of global telecommunications studies.
ppt is about how big data helping current giants in telecom and
how useful it for market. How jio used big data for there call issue and how telecom can benefited by it.
DWS17 - Plenary Session : Investment and digital infrastructure - Carlos LOPE...IDATE DigiWorld
The document discusses investing in digital infrastructure for Europe's digital future. It argues that Europe is lagging behind in telecommunications infrastructure like 4G coverage and fiber broadband compared to other regions. It advocates for a new regulatory framework that promotes high investment, simplifies regulations, harmonizes spectrum policy, and enables efficient market structures to foster the widespread deployment of digital infrastructure like 5G networks across Europe. The framework needs to address issues constraining network investments through measures like reducing deployment costs, introducing flexible access rules, and modernizing universal service obligations while keeping public financing.
The 5 g wireless ecosystem: 2016 2030 - technologies, applications, vertic...marketresearchreports.biz
While LTE and LTE-Advanced deployments are still underway, mobile operators and vendors have already embarked on R&D initiatives to develop so-called “5G” technology, with a vision of commercialization by 2020. 5G is essentially a revolutionary paradigm shift in wireless networking to support the throughput, latency and scalability requirements of future use cases such as extreme bandwidth augmented reality applications and connectivity management for Billions of M2M (Machine to Machine) devices.
Although 5G is yet to be standardized, vendors are aggressively investing in 5G development efforts with a principal focus on new air interface transmission schemes, higher frequency bands and advanced antenna technologies such as Massive MIMO and beamforming. With large scale commercial deployments expected to begin in 2020, we estimate that 5G networks will generate nearly $250 Billion in annual service revenue by 2025.
The document discusses the growing importance of digital platforms and ecosystems for businesses. It notes that 90% of executives believe ecosystems will change their organizations, and over half of global executives feel traditional value chains are being replaced by ecosystems. The document also discusses the value of APIs for expanding business opportunities and revenues, though telecom executives still need to improve in deploying APIs. Finally, it notes that while CSPs have an opportunity to become platform providers due to existing trust and security capabilities, they also face significant risks to privacy and security from criminal threats if digital trust is broken.
The document provides an executive summary and forecast for the Internet of Things (IoT) market opportunity for 1H 2014 worldwide. It finds that the IoT market will be worth $138.4 billion by 2018, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 33.2%. Key service provider verticals are connected car, home, industrial IoT, utilities, and wearable technology. The market is fragmented with many players from different industries and approaches. Standards bodies are working to set a single set of core standards to drive the industry. No single vendor currently has a complete solution. The report provides revenue forecasts by region and vertical through 2018 and discusses trends among equipment providers, service providers, and the segmentation of the IoT market.
Growing Industry Applications of LPWAN TechnologiesFelicia Woo
This document discusses the growing convergence of Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT). It predicts that the number of connected devices worldwide will grow to over 80 billion by 2020. LPWAN is emerging as an important connectivity solution for IoT due to its ability to transmit small amounts of data over long distances while maintaining long battery life. Characteristics of LPWAN technologies like Sigfox, LoRa, NB-IoT and LTE-M are described and compared. The document also examines key drivers that will contribute to significant growth in the global LPWAN connectivity market between 2016-2023, such as falling prices of sensors and communication modules.
Enforcing accountability in media using blockchainRob Van Den Dam
The document discusses how blockchain technology can be used to improve processes in the media and entertainment industry supply chain. It provides examples of how blockchain is being used by royalty collection agencies to more accurately track content and royalty payments. Blockchain can streamline various operational aspects like auditing, payments, and rights management by introducing transparency and eliminating inefficiencies. The document also discusses how blockchain could improve transparency and efficiency in digital advertising by providing visibility into media buys and tracking ad impressions through the entire delivery process.
Digital transformation for 2020 and beyondSarhan, Ahmed
The 2017 global telecommunications study has been conducted by EY to monitor and evaluate the evolving views of leaders across the global telecommunications industry.
This latest survey forms part of EY’s ongoing series of global telecommunications studies.
ppt is about how big data helping current giants in telecom and
how useful it for market. How jio used big data for there call issue and how telecom can benefited by it.
DWS17 - Plenary Session : Investment and digital infrastructure - Carlos LOPE...IDATE DigiWorld
The document discusses investing in digital infrastructure for Europe's digital future. It argues that Europe is lagging behind in telecommunications infrastructure like 4G coverage and fiber broadband compared to other regions. It advocates for a new regulatory framework that promotes high investment, simplifies regulations, harmonizes spectrum policy, and enables efficient market structures to foster the widespread deployment of digital infrastructure like 5G networks across Europe. The framework needs to address issues constraining network investments through measures like reducing deployment costs, introducing flexible access rules, and modernizing universal service obligations while keeping public financing.
The 5 g wireless ecosystem: 2016 2030 - technologies, applications, vertic...marketresearchreports.biz
While LTE and LTE-Advanced deployments are still underway, mobile operators and vendors have already embarked on R&D initiatives to develop so-called “5G” technology, with a vision of commercialization by 2020. 5G is essentially a revolutionary paradigm shift in wireless networking to support the throughput, latency and scalability requirements of future use cases such as extreme bandwidth augmented reality applications and connectivity management for Billions of M2M (Machine to Machine) devices.
Although 5G is yet to be standardized, vendors are aggressively investing in 5G development efforts with a principal focus on new air interface transmission schemes, higher frequency bands and advanced antenna technologies such as Massive MIMO and beamforming. With large scale commercial deployments expected to begin in 2020, we estimate that 5G networks will generate nearly $250 Billion in annual service revenue by 2025.
The document discusses the growing importance of digital platforms and ecosystems for businesses. It notes that 90% of executives believe ecosystems will change their organizations, and over half of global executives feel traditional value chains are being replaced by ecosystems. The document also discusses the value of APIs for expanding business opportunities and revenues, though telecom executives still need to improve in deploying APIs. Finally, it notes that while CSPs have an opportunity to become platform providers due to existing trust and security capabilities, they also face significant risks to privacy and security from criminal threats if digital trust is broken.
The document discusses several trends transforming the telecom industry from now until 2020 and beyond. These include: 1) Seamless connectivity and mobility as users expect ubiquitous high-speed wireless access everywhere; 2) Over-the-top applications changing communications and entertainment with messaging, voice, and video apps; and 3) The growth of data usage and streaming requiring efficient delivery of on-demand and customizable experiences to users across multiple devices. The telecom industry must adapt networks and business models to support these changing behaviors and the exponential growth of connected devices and data traffic.
Asia Pacific is the largest telecom market in the world with almost 50% of global mobile subscribers. With market saturation and declining traditional revenues, operators are exploring new business models like M2M/IoT. The document analyzes the Asia Pacific M2M market and awards Telstra as the 2014 M2M Service Provider of the Year. Telstra grew its M2M subscriber base by 22% and revenues by 11% in 2013 through innovative solutions across industries like transport, utilities and manufacturing. With comprehensive offerings, Telstra has emerged as the M2M leader in the region.
The document summarizes 10 trends that will shape the telecom sector by 2020:
1) Rise of cloud services and decentralized computing requiring reliable connectivity. Cloud computing market size is expected to grow to $241 billion by 2020.
2) Smartphones will have trans-flexive displays, real-time focusing cameras, and micro-batteries lasting 1000 times longer than current batteries. Phones may be separate from wearable screens.
3) Wireless infrastructure investments in TD-LTE macrocells and small cells will grow at 15% CAGR reaching $13 billion by 2020, with 1 billion subscriptions generating $230 billion in revenues.
4) Mobile traffic is expected to grow 33 times from 2010
The document discusses the findings from research on the Industrial Internet. It finds that the Industrial Internet is still in an early stage of development similar to the internet in the late 1990s. The research identifies four phases of evolution for the Industrial Internet, with the near term focusing on operational efficiency gains, and longer term bringing new business models and outcomes through connected products and services. It also finds that the Industrial Internet will significantly impact industries, jobs, skills needs and collaboration across organizations.
Telecom 2020:Preparing for a very different tomorrowRob Van Den Dam
This document discusses how communications service providers (CSPs) need to prepare for significant changes in the telecom industry by 2020. It notes that over-the-top players now dominate digital communications and customer expectations are rising. CSP revenues are declining as traditional revenue streams like voice calls decrease. The document outlines forces like new technologies, data and analytics, and evolving customer demands that will drive changes for CSPs. It suggests CSPs focus on cost reduction, improving the customer experience, finding new revenue sources, and reinventing their enterprise to adapt to these challenges by 2020.
Day 1 C2C - CAICT: China Strategy and Internet Development Myles Freedman
The document discusses China's "Internet+" strategy and internet development. It provides background on "Internet+" and explains its connotation as realizing deep integration of internet innovation with various economic and social areas. It is meant to promote technological advancement, efficiency, reform, and productivity in the real economy. The document outlines expected tasks of "Internet+" and ways to support its development.
The global mobile market continues to grow rapidly, with over 3.6 billion unique mobile subscribers in 2014, up from 2.3 billion in 2008. By 2020, there will be around 4.6 billion subscribers, representing around 60% of the world's population. Growth is slowing in developed markets but increasing in developing regions. Total mobile connections reached over 7 billion in 2014 and will reach over 9 billion by 2020, driven by increasing multi-SIM ownership. There is a rapid shift to mobile broadband networks underway, with mobile broadband connections expected to account for almost 70% of all connections by 2020, up from under 40% in 2014.
The document discusses how the Internet of Things (IoT) will transform telecommunications by enabling all types of devices and objects to connect and communicate with each other and with people. As the number of connected devices increases dramatically, it will create a "magic roundabout" effect where interactions become highly complex. Businesses need to understand how customer behavior will change and develop strategies to leverage the large amounts of data generated to improve customer relationships and identify new opportunities. The document outlines the history of telecommunications technologies and innovations that have led to the IoT, and discusses challenges, risks, and strategies for businesses to effectively navigate the changes brought about by the IoT.
Dti Telecommunications Industry white paperMyles Freedman
De Wet Bisschoff - MD Communications Media Technology Africa, Accenture has supplied this white paper to explain about the Digital Transformation Initiative
This document discusses telecommunication and provides details about Zong, a telecommunication company in Pakistan. It defines telecommunication as communicating over long distances electronically. It then discusses Zong's history and acquisition in Pakistan, challenges it faces including network coverage, strong competitors, advertising, and franchises. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Zong are identified. The conclusion notes Zong faces challenges compared to other companies and recommendations are provided to improve network coverage, advertising, franchises, packages, and handle electric crises.
Why Telcos need to embrace Digital Transformation nowEricsson
Check out this informative IDC Executive Brief for CSPs looking to become digitalized.
Read about the changing ICT market, gain some insights on how to manage and implement your digital transformation vision, and learn how Ericsson can help through its advisory services, OSS/BSS portfolio and proven experience in large scale transformation projects.
The document discusses how the Internet of Things (IoT) is changing how technology impacts daily life through home automation and smart cities. It is estimated that by 2020, 50 billion devices will be connected as part of the IoT. Satellite technology will play an important role in connecting IoT devices in areas without wired or wireless infrastructure. Some key applications of IoT connected by satellite include oil and gas monitoring systems, transportation and cargo logistics, smart grids, and military communications. The satellite industry is working to develop innovative solutions to meet the growing connectivity and coverage needs of the expanding IoT.
Energy Management Services for the Connected HomeEricsson
With the advent of distributed generation, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the connected home, the energy management service market is ready to take off.
Wireless Global Congress: 2020 is not that far awayRob Van Den Dam
1) The document discusses how emerging technologies like cognitive computing, blockchain, and the internet of things are transforming industries by 2020. It notes that 30 billion devices will be connected and 85% of data will be unstructured.
2) Most data from the internet of things is invisible like sensor data and video, requiring new technologies to analyze it and extract insights. Cognitive systems that can understand, reason, and learn from this data are entering a new era of computing.
3) Blockchain technology will transform transactions in the same way the internet transformed information, providing benefits like reduced costs, risks, and increased trust through shared recordkeeping. A cognitive business can turn data into knowledge to adapt to customer needs.
Ericsson Technology Review: Spotlight on the Internet of ThingsEricsson
The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a fundamental cornerstone in the digitalization of both industry and society as a whole. It represents a huge opportunity not only in economic terms, but also from a global challenges perspective – making it easier for governments, non-governmental organizations and the private sector to address pressing food, energy, water and climate related issues.
5G and the IoT are closely intertwined. One of the biggest innovations within 5G is support for the IoT in all its forms, both by addressing mission criticality as well as making it possible to connect low-cost, long-battery-life sensors.
With this in mind, we decided to create a special issue of Ericsson Technology Review solely focused on IoT opportunities and challenges. I hope it provides you with valuable insights about the IoT-related opportunities available to your organization, along with ideas about how we can overcome the challenges ahead.
BIG DATA has to be the hottest topic in the boardrooms of blue chip companies - organizations with access to vast amounts of data that promises to have a massive impact on their businesses... But if you're not Amazon, Google, Walmart and Tesco what does it mean to your business? What about MOTOR DEALERS for example?
IT Infrastructure on the Verge of Technological SingularityMiraworks.io
Miraworks, the world's first multi-vender platform for IT infrastructure design, presents its vision of the industry up until 2030. The White Paper, entitled "IT Infrastructure on the Verge of Technological Singularity", covers the development trends of the global IT infrastructure, including a transition to open multivendor solutions in IT infrastructure design, looming professional IT standards, and integrated tools for designing traditional and cloud IT infrastructures.
WP Best Regulatory Practices for Universal Coverage Guillermo Solomon 10-2020...Guillermo Solomon
The document discusses regulations needed for universal coverage of wireless broadband networks in Latin America. It argues that regulation should drive economic growth and development, not just maximize state revenue. Key pillars for successful network deployment and adoption are sufficient spectrum allocation, infrastructure policies to support network buildout, and an economic environment that encourages technology adoption. Spectrum prices should incentivize investment in rural networks by being lower than prices for urban spectrum. The document provides recommendations around spectrum management, infrastructure policies, licensing terms, and pricing to promote universal broadband access through balanced regulation.
CSPs generate vast amounts of data from customers, networks, devices, and applications. Analytics and machine learning play a key role in CSP digital transformation by analyzing this data to enhance customer experience, optimize networks, reduce costs and fraud, and enable new revenue streams. The top use cases for telecom analytics are customer experience optimization, IoT and digital services, network optimization, and operational analytics like cybersecurity and revenue assurance. As 5G networks are deployed, generating even more data, CSPs can use analytics to capitalize on new 5G opportunities and monetize their investments.
Internet connectivity has proven to be one of the most profound enablers of social change and economic growth of our time. Beginning with fixed narrowband internet connections and moving through successive generations of increasingly pervasive and powerful networks, connectivity has come to underpin our working and personal lives, empowering businesses to operate more efficiently and with wider reach. In turn, connectivity has sparked and fuelled countless new industries, products and services that are coming to define our modern age. Connectivity has proven to be a vital ingredient for business success.
The document discusses several trends transforming the telecom industry from now until 2020 and beyond. These include: 1) Seamless connectivity and mobility as users expect ubiquitous high-speed wireless access everywhere; 2) Over-the-top applications changing communications and entertainment with messaging, voice, and video apps; and 3) The growth of data usage and streaming requiring efficient delivery of on-demand and customizable experiences to users across multiple devices. The telecom industry must adapt networks and business models to support these changing behaviors and the exponential growth of connected devices and data traffic.
Asia Pacific is the largest telecom market in the world with almost 50% of global mobile subscribers. With market saturation and declining traditional revenues, operators are exploring new business models like M2M/IoT. The document analyzes the Asia Pacific M2M market and awards Telstra as the 2014 M2M Service Provider of the Year. Telstra grew its M2M subscriber base by 22% and revenues by 11% in 2013 through innovative solutions across industries like transport, utilities and manufacturing. With comprehensive offerings, Telstra has emerged as the M2M leader in the region.
The document summarizes 10 trends that will shape the telecom sector by 2020:
1) Rise of cloud services and decentralized computing requiring reliable connectivity. Cloud computing market size is expected to grow to $241 billion by 2020.
2) Smartphones will have trans-flexive displays, real-time focusing cameras, and micro-batteries lasting 1000 times longer than current batteries. Phones may be separate from wearable screens.
3) Wireless infrastructure investments in TD-LTE macrocells and small cells will grow at 15% CAGR reaching $13 billion by 2020, with 1 billion subscriptions generating $230 billion in revenues.
4) Mobile traffic is expected to grow 33 times from 2010
The document discusses the findings from research on the Industrial Internet. It finds that the Industrial Internet is still in an early stage of development similar to the internet in the late 1990s. The research identifies four phases of evolution for the Industrial Internet, with the near term focusing on operational efficiency gains, and longer term bringing new business models and outcomes through connected products and services. It also finds that the Industrial Internet will significantly impact industries, jobs, skills needs and collaboration across organizations.
Telecom 2020:Preparing for a very different tomorrowRob Van Den Dam
This document discusses how communications service providers (CSPs) need to prepare for significant changes in the telecom industry by 2020. It notes that over-the-top players now dominate digital communications and customer expectations are rising. CSP revenues are declining as traditional revenue streams like voice calls decrease. The document outlines forces like new technologies, data and analytics, and evolving customer demands that will drive changes for CSPs. It suggests CSPs focus on cost reduction, improving the customer experience, finding new revenue sources, and reinventing their enterprise to adapt to these challenges by 2020.
Day 1 C2C - CAICT: China Strategy and Internet Development Myles Freedman
The document discusses China's "Internet+" strategy and internet development. It provides background on "Internet+" and explains its connotation as realizing deep integration of internet innovation with various economic and social areas. It is meant to promote technological advancement, efficiency, reform, and productivity in the real economy. The document outlines expected tasks of "Internet+" and ways to support its development.
The global mobile market continues to grow rapidly, with over 3.6 billion unique mobile subscribers in 2014, up from 2.3 billion in 2008. By 2020, there will be around 4.6 billion subscribers, representing around 60% of the world's population. Growth is slowing in developed markets but increasing in developing regions. Total mobile connections reached over 7 billion in 2014 and will reach over 9 billion by 2020, driven by increasing multi-SIM ownership. There is a rapid shift to mobile broadband networks underway, with mobile broadband connections expected to account for almost 70% of all connections by 2020, up from under 40% in 2014.
The document discusses how the Internet of Things (IoT) will transform telecommunications by enabling all types of devices and objects to connect and communicate with each other and with people. As the number of connected devices increases dramatically, it will create a "magic roundabout" effect where interactions become highly complex. Businesses need to understand how customer behavior will change and develop strategies to leverage the large amounts of data generated to improve customer relationships and identify new opportunities. The document outlines the history of telecommunications technologies and innovations that have led to the IoT, and discusses challenges, risks, and strategies for businesses to effectively navigate the changes brought about by the IoT.
Dti Telecommunications Industry white paperMyles Freedman
De Wet Bisschoff - MD Communications Media Technology Africa, Accenture has supplied this white paper to explain about the Digital Transformation Initiative
This document discusses telecommunication and provides details about Zong, a telecommunication company in Pakistan. It defines telecommunication as communicating over long distances electronically. It then discusses Zong's history and acquisition in Pakistan, challenges it faces including network coverage, strong competitors, advertising, and franchises. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Zong are identified. The conclusion notes Zong faces challenges compared to other companies and recommendations are provided to improve network coverage, advertising, franchises, packages, and handle electric crises.
Why Telcos need to embrace Digital Transformation nowEricsson
Check out this informative IDC Executive Brief for CSPs looking to become digitalized.
Read about the changing ICT market, gain some insights on how to manage and implement your digital transformation vision, and learn how Ericsson can help through its advisory services, OSS/BSS portfolio and proven experience in large scale transformation projects.
The document discusses how the Internet of Things (IoT) is changing how technology impacts daily life through home automation and smart cities. It is estimated that by 2020, 50 billion devices will be connected as part of the IoT. Satellite technology will play an important role in connecting IoT devices in areas without wired or wireless infrastructure. Some key applications of IoT connected by satellite include oil and gas monitoring systems, transportation and cargo logistics, smart grids, and military communications. The satellite industry is working to develop innovative solutions to meet the growing connectivity and coverage needs of the expanding IoT.
Energy Management Services for the Connected HomeEricsson
With the advent of distributed generation, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the connected home, the energy management service market is ready to take off.
Wireless Global Congress: 2020 is not that far awayRob Van Den Dam
1) The document discusses how emerging technologies like cognitive computing, blockchain, and the internet of things are transforming industries by 2020. It notes that 30 billion devices will be connected and 85% of data will be unstructured.
2) Most data from the internet of things is invisible like sensor data and video, requiring new technologies to analyze it and extract insights. Cognitive systems that can understand, reason, and learn from this data are entering a new era of computing.
3) Blockchain technology will transform transactions in the same way the internet transformed information, providing benefits like reduced costs, risks, and increased trust through shared recordkeeping. A cognitive business can turn data into knowledge to adapt to customer needs.
Ericsson Technology Review: Spotlight on the Internet of ThingsEricsson
The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a fundamental cornerstone in the digitalization of both industry and society as a whole. It represents a huge opportunity not only in economic terms, but also from a global challenges perspective – making it easier for governments, non-governmental organizations and the private sector to address pressing food, energy, water and climate related issues.
5G and the IoT are closely intertwined. One of the biggest innovations within 5G is support for the IoT in all its forms, both by addressing mission criticality as well as making it possible to connect low-cost, long-battery-life sensors.
With this in mind, we decided to create a special issue of Ericsson Technology Review solely focused on IoT opportunities and challenges. I hope it provides you with valuable insights about the IoT-related opportunities available to your organization, along with ideas about how we can overcome the challenges ahead.
BIG DATA has to be the hottest topic in the boardrooms of blue chip companies - organizations with access to vast amounts of data that promises to have a massive impact on their businesses... But if you're not Amazon, Google, Walmart and Tesco what does it mean to your business? What about MOTOR DEALERS for example?
IT Infrastructure on the Verge of Technological SingularityMiraworks.io
Miraworks, the world's first multi-vender platform for IT infrastructure design, presents its vision of the industry up until 2030. The White Paper, entitled "IT Infrastructure on the Verge of Technological Singularity", covers the development trends of the global IT infrastructure, including a transition to open multivendor solutions in IT infrastructure design, looming professional IT standards, and integrated tools for designing traditional and cloud IT infrastructures.
WP Best Regulatory Practices for Universal Coverage Guillermo Solomon 10-2020...Guillermo Solomon
The document discusses regulations needed for universal coverage of wireless broadband networks in Latin America. It argues that regulation should drive economic growth and development, not just maximize state revenue. Key pillars for successful network deployment and adoption are sufficient spectrum allocation, infrastructure policies to support network buildout, and an economic environment that encourages technology adoption. Spectrum prices should incentivize investment in rural networks by being lower than prices for urban spectrum. The document provides recommendations around spectrum management, infrastructure policies, licensing terms, and pricing to promote universal broadband access through balanced regulation.
CSPs generate vast amounts of data from customers, networks, devices, and applications. Analytics and machine learning play a key role in CSP digital transformation by analyzing this data to enhance customer experience, optimize networks, reduce costs and fraud, and enable new revenue streams. The top use cases for telecom analytics are customer experience optimization, IoT and digital services, network optimization, and operational analytics like cybersecurity and revenue assurance. As 5G networks are deployed, generating even more data, CSPs can use analytics to capitalize on new 5G opportunities and monetize their investments.
Internet connectivity has proven to be one of the most profound enablers of social change and economic growth of our time. Beginning with fixed narrowband internet connections and moving through successive generations of increasingly pervasive and powerful networks, connectivity has come to underpin our working and personal lives, empowering businesses to operate more efficiently and with wider reach. In turn, connectivity has sparked and fuelled countless new industries, products and services that are coming to define our modern age. Connectivity has proven to be a vital ingredient for business success.
The document discusses the future of connectivity and its implications. It predicts that by 2020, 50 billion devices will be connected globally through ubiquitous wireless connectivity. This will enable new services but also pose challenges around security, privacy, and managing personal identity online. Connectivity will also play a key role in addressing issues like sustainability and labor scarcity by enabling technologies like machine-to-machine communication and teleworking. However, the impact will depend on factors like how fast networks can expand to rural areas. The future may see a hybrid model where both independent network providers and brands delivering online services directly to consumers co-exist.
rom the widespread adoption of 5G and the integration of AI and Machine Learning to the imperative of robust cybersecurity measures and the exciting convergence with healthcare, the industry is gearing up for transformative shifts that promise to redefine how we live, work, and communicate. While the path ahead is fraught with challenges, it's also ripe with opportunities for innovation, growth, and enhanced connectivity.
Microsoft Telecommunications Newsletter | May 2021Rick Lievano
In almost every conversation, I’m astounded by the amount of folks who mention the recent disruption that’s occurred in this industry. As the old adage goes: “…the only constant has been change.” Digital disruption has fueled digital transformation, and with the proliferation of companies offering broader arrays of services, enterprises are scrambling to keep up and offer newer and better things.
There’s been major consolidation across Telco and Media, and the fight for audience and revenue is more fierce than ever. As we have seen in these last few weeks, there have been industry changing merger talks between Warner Media and Discovery, Bouygues and M6 Groupe from Bertelsmann, and even Amazon and MGM. While we’re proud and confident in our most recent acquisitions, it’s safe to say that the competition is heating up.
The document discusses du's digital transformation journey towards becoming a software-defined network provider. It outlines du's plans to invest in next-generation technologies like 5G, IoT, AI and blockchain over the next five years to power new solutions and services for customers. Du recognizes that to keep up with rapidly changing technology and customer expectations, it needs to undergo an organizational digital transformation to operate with more agility. The whitepaper discusses the drivers of change pushing du's transformation, how it is aligning its infrastructure and capabilities with different customer groups, and the tools and changes needed across its organization, infrastructure, processes and workforce to complete its transition.
IDC: Peplink Adds Resilience to IoT NetworksEric Wong
In this whitepaper, IDC argues that diversification of Internet access WAN technologies, combined with secure VPN and central management is the best way to both guarantee IoT network availability and allow for rapid deployment of IoT networks anywhere.
See the driving force and challenge of 6G in 7 major dimensions - C&T RF Ante...Antenna Manufacturer Coco
As 5G gradually enters thousands of households and becomes a global standard technology, researchers must concentrate on developing the next generation communication technology, the sixth generation communication technology 6G. According to historical experience, wireless communication technology is almost an upgrade every ten years. So the researchers believe that 6G technology will be available around 2030.
To identify 5G challenges related to security and privacy in globalization and analyze the importance of 5G and provide suggestions for future research.
The 5G era: New horizons for advanced-electronics and industrial companiesDESMOND YUEN
The next generation of wireless connectivity has arrived: 5G has the capacity to support a huge number of connections simultaneously while improving speed, latency, reliability, and power consumption for handsets and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As with the transition from 3G to 4G, there are many uncertainties. Where is the value coming from, and who is going to capture it? What are the use cases where 5G performance enhancements will generate the most value and demand? And which applications will most benefit from 5G?
- Digital transformation requires high quality and affordable access to communication networks for all, which involves significantly upgrading infrastructure to address increasing demand from connected devices.
- Investing in fibre networks and mobile 5G is critical to support future technologies and the growing Internet of Things, with an estimated 20 billion connected devices by 2022.
- Promoting competition through infrastructure sharing, reducing barriers to investment, and addressing rural connectivity divides can encourage the investment needed to expand high-quality access.
The document reports on the state of the global mobile economy in 2014. It outlines that the mobile industry has scaled dramatically over the last decade, with global unique subscribers growing from just over 1 billion in 2003 to 3.4 billion in 2013. However, despite this success, mobile operator revenue growth is expected to slow going forward as they face increasing competitive pressures and regulatory challenges in many markets. The report examines key trends in the industry and their implications.
The document reports on the state of the global mobile economy in 2014. It outlines that the mobile industry has scaled dramatically over the last decade, with global unique subscribers growing from just over 1 billion in 2003 to 3.4 billion in 2013. However, despite this success, mobile operator revenue growth is expected to slow going forward as they face increasing competitive pressures and regulatory challenges in many markets. The report examines key trends in the industry and their implications.
The document summarizes key findings about the mobile economy in 2015:
- The mobile industry continues to rapidly scale with over 3.6 billion subscribers globally and is expected to reach 4.7 billion by 2020. Mobile broadband and smartphone adoption are also growing rapidly.
- Mobile contributes significantly to the global economy, generating 3.8% of GDP or over $3 trillion in economic value. This contribution is expected to grow faster than the overall economy to 4.2% of GDP by 2020.
- The mobile ecosystem directly employs nearly 13 million people globally and supports nearly 12 million indirect jobs. It also generates around $410 billion annually in tax revenues for governments.
- Mobile is driving innovation in digital services
Gsma global mobile_economy_report_2015ntc thailand
The document summarizes key findings about the mobile economy in 2015:
- The mobile industry continues to rapidly scale with over 3.6 billion subscribers globally and is expected to reach 4.7 billion by 2020. Mobile broadband and smartphone adoption are also growing rapidly.
- Mobile contributes significantly to the global economy, generating 3.8% of GDP or over $3 trillion in economic value. This contribution is expected to grow faster than the overall economy to 4.2% of GDP by 2020.
- The mobile ecosystem directly employs nearly 13 million people globally and supports nearly 12 million indirect jobs. It also generates around $410 billion annually in tax revenues for governments.
- Mobile is driving innovation in digital services
The fifth generation of cellular mobile communications, 5G promises to succeed 4G in terms of speed and use cases including extreme high bandwidth, high-density connection, and ultra-low latency. Currently, the global 5G service market is contemplated to be worth USD 21.53 Bn and is envisioned to reach approximately USD 85.84 Bn by the end of 2023. Market Research Future (MRFR) projects the global 5G service market to expand exponentially with a CAGR of 31.9% over the forecast period which ends in 2023.
Future European society and economy will strongly rely on 5G infrastructure.
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1. Deploying 5G networks
A framework for successful 5G network deployments
and moving from 5G NR NSA to SA
White paper
The first 5G deployments are based on 5G new radio (NR) Non Standalone (NSA), but need
to move to 5G NR Standalone (SA) to gain the full benefits of 5G and monetize new use
cases. Understanding how to move forward involves making the right technology choices.
It also requires an understanding of the current and future shift in market demand that
will shape Communications Service Provider (CSP) business strategies. Technology and
business decisions need to be considered in parallel to achieve long-term success in a
digital economy.
This paper provides an overview of global trends and market drivers. It looks at the key
aspects for CSPs to consider when deploying truly end-to-end 5G networks that can meet
the needs of digitally connected economies.
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Contents
Executive summary 3
Key messages 3
Market situation 4
Business challenges 6
Selecting the right path to 5G 7
Reducing risk while investing for the future 7
Controlling costs 10
Increasing revenue 13
Conclusion 14
Abbreviations 15
References 16
Further reading 16
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Executive summary
The potential of 5G to create a positive impact - not only in the telecoms industry but from a socio-
economic perspective too - should not be underestimated. 4G saw smartphones become essential life
tools, supporting mass scale video delivery, as well as social media and gig economy platforms for the
benefit of consumers.
5G will deliver fiber-like speeds and experience to mobile devices or machines with a wireless connection. It
has the potential to change industry business models. Its advanced capabilities address new markets and
make new use cases commercially viable. However, there are many considerations for CSPs as they strive
to ensure a successful evolution of the network, while also maintaining a profitable business and increasing
future revenues.
Key messages
• Volatile political situations and trade disputes have disrupted economies, supply chains, and society.
Global heath and climate emergencies have fractured outdated economic models, and agile, flexible and
resilient technology is required to keep economies running. 5G infrastructure provides the connectivity
for these new models.
• 5G makes new use cases commercially viable. Many of these depend on the scalable cloud-native core,
capable of evolving to a service-based architecture to deploy end-to-end network slicing with edge
cloud for low latency.
• A vendor with expertise in all 5G domains and strong LTE credentials can ensure right first-time
investments and avoid an extensive rework of the Radio Access Network (RAN).
• Initial 5G RAN deployments rely on a strong LTE 4G network because 5G new radio (NR) Non-Standalone
(NSA) deployments aggregate LTE and 5G NR to boost performance. CSPs can then use Dynamic
Spectrum Sharing (DSS) and Cloud RAN to ensure maximum reuse and flexibility as they plan the move
to 5G NR standalone (SA).
• To manage the cost of the 5G journey, as well as the efficient re-use of assets, CSPs are advised to
manage power consumption. This can be achieved with modular base stations that support multiple
radio access technologies, as well as automating network planning, deployment and operations using
software driven systems with machine learning. This drives down OPEX and decouples data demand
from power consumption.
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These are the market realities facing us now and in the foreseeable future, and communication
technologies go some way to providing solutions. Connectivity technologies:
• extend public services and online access to more people
• help ensure governments, businesses and supply chains can adapt to unexpected situations
• maintain important visual contacts with loved ones, friends and colleagues so that social interactions
remain strong.
The technologies that provide this level of agility, flexibility and resilience include 5G, cloud, Artificial
Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), automated and robotic systems, wearables, and bio- and
nanotechnology. 5G infrastructure offers fiber-like speeds everywhere, helping to ensure it will be the
favored method of connectivity for these new technologies.
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), high speed, high capacity, intelligent connectivity, enabled
by 5G technology, will generate significant economic and social value by enabling new use cases3
. An IHS
Markit study estimates that $13.2 trillion in global economic value will be made possible by 20354
. 5G is
the foundation of a hyperconnected society that connects billions of devices, machines, chips, sensors and
people. Even with adjustments for the coronavirus pandemic, the GSMA estimates 1 billion 5G connections
globally by 2023, rising to 1.7 billion 5G connections in 2025 (excluding cellular IoT) - accounting for 20%
of cellular connections (See Figure 2).5
Figure 2. 5G adoption to 20256
4G now accounts for half of total connections; 5G will start moving the needle in 2020
% of connections (excluding licensed cellular IoT)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
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60%
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4G
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Business challenges
In 2019, Nokia commissioned a study with Oliver Wyman to better understand the trends in
telecommunications7
. We learned that as basic connectivity continues to be commoditized and subject to
significant pricing pressure, many CSPs are exploring opportunities to diversify their businesses.
For example, Singapore Telecommunications Limited, ATT, SK Telecom and SoftBank Group have seen
between 20%–50% of revenues generated by non-traditional services. These include bundling telecoms
subscriptions with utility services to providing platforms for e-commerce and app creation. CSPs seeking
growth are focusing on technology to create partnerships with third parties: mobile payment platforms,
content providers, cloud providers and more. They are also using different ways to develop their portfolios
of non-traditional services, including organic growth, acquisitions, and strategic investments and
partnerships.
A further study by the WEF and PWC consulting, supported by Nokia, evaluated the economic value 5G
can create through potential industrial and commercial opportunities (see Figure 3). Clearly this presents
many new opportunities for CSPs to increase revenue, while socio-economic benefits create a stronger 5G
business case and align with government initiatives on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, sustainability
and climate change.
Figure 3. Maturity of use cases across industry sectors enabled by evolving 5G features8
ure 3 Maturity of use cases enabled across industry sectors by evolving features
5G
Original report can be found here, see Figure 4
https://www.weforum.org/whitepapers/the-impact-of-5g-creating-new-value-across-industries-and-soc
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In a world of uncertainty, CSP adaptability means networks need upgrading to meet their business needs.
The essentials include providing:
• higher speeds and greater capacity for consumers and businesses
• very low latency communications
• digitalize network planning and deployment
• efficient spectrum and network resource management
• seamless availability and performance indoor and outdoor
• the highest levels of resilience and security
• flexible and programable access and core networks
• intelligence-driven automated decision-making to manage network performance
• a variety of SLAs to fit individual customer or industry use cases
• new partners and ecosystems.
While markets are experiencing unprecedented changes, CSPs have a central role to play in maintaining
current activities and adapting to new demands and opportunities to support growth. The 5G investment
decisions they make now are critical to their own businesses and their national economies and need to
mitigate business risks, manage costs and grow revenue.
Selecting the right path to 5G
Reducing risk while investing for the future
Balancing investments across existing 4G and new 5G networks is key to sustainable long-term growth. The
first step is developing the business plan and identifying objectives for the network. Next comes a detailed
inventory of existing assets, followed by network planning and secure design, then deployment. Automating
this process reduces the time to market and improves the quality and security of deployment, especially in
the RAN.
Digitalize the planning and design phase
In planning a 5G strategy it’s important to look at best practices and the intended types of service on offer
to ensure an ‘all inclusive’ network design. Assessment of existing spectrum assets and current network
performance based on technology and traffic drivers is needed. Real world modeling using 3-dimensional
radio planning tools provide greater accuracy.
Advice regarding the path to 5G is often focused on the RAN, however the requirements of the transport
network must be a priority to support higher capacity and lower latency services. A ‘digital twin’ of the
network can be built by using an inventory of all assets. CSPs can then test different network configurations
and create analyses that align with their business objectives.
In the deployment phase, automation through digitalization provides a uniform platform to improve
workflow by capturing all project details such as site requirements, material handling and install checklists.
Ensuring all documentation is up to date and accurate is an often-overlooked activity that helps reduce time
to market and increase the quality of installs.
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Figure 4. Nokia digital design and deploy portfolio
Uniting all generations for better performance
Typically, the first phase of 5G is implemented in the NSA configuration and is combined with E-UTRAN
New Radio-Dual Connectivity (EN-DC). This aggregates LTE and 5G NR to boost performance, so high
performing LTE networks are needed to underpin the higher speeds and capacity to support the first
monetizable 5G services.
Continuity and quality of service must be maintained, while balancing the use of spectrum resources allows
the gradual migration from 4G to 5G. DSS provides a way to flexibly refarm spectrum across all access
technologies by enabling large numbers of 4G users to tap into the resource pool previously dedicated
to 2G and 3G. This frees resources for the growing number of 5G users on the 4G-5G DSS carrier and
protects 2G, 3G and 4G performance. It is important to ensure DSS causes no adverse impact on the
existing network’s performance as there is a correlation between which 5G architecture is used (NSA/SA)
and carrier aggregation.
There is a need to address increases in capacity and provide indoor coverage, while ensuring the quality
of experience for existing and new services is met everywhere. Consumers spend significant time using
devices indoors, while enterprise customers run business critical systems in both office and industrial
spaces. Different radio unit form factors are needed, such as micro remote radio heads (RRH) which provide
continuity of coverage and share common software with the macro cells network, making them simpler
and faster to implement. Traditional coaxial Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) do not support the new
centimeter wave (cmWave) and millimeter wave (mmWave) bands in 5G, whereas indoor small cells provide
coverage in shopping malls and transportation hubs and support self-install for simpler deployment.
Flexibility in network capacity will be needed to cope with continually growing customer traffic and sudden
changes in use patterns. Adding hardware at cell sites is not cost-effective and in certain circumstances can
be impractical. Virtualization of radio network functions enables capacity on-demand, adding new features
through software and support for lower latency services using edge computing.
Enabling digital transformation via digital deployment
Digital site process
Site works automation with Connected
Digital Worker and advanced
collaboration techniques
for efficient implementation
Digital deploy
Workflow orchestration
real-time project intelligence
to faster execute the projects
Digital design
for 5G networks
Advanced analytics cognitive
intelligence to accurately design
and plan networks
Digital Network Architecture (DnA)
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Data center/Peering
Wireless
radio access
network
(incl FWA)
Backhaul Core
Cloud RAN Cloud Packet core
Devices, chips
and machines
Fronthaul
Radio access network
Data center – OSS/BSS,
(externaal network(s)
Core network
EDGE Cloud datacenter
Figure 5. Maximizing RAN investments
5G is more than a radio upgrade
While the RAN may be the largest portion of the deployment, transport should be assessed before
planning any changes to the radio site topology. The core network will need to evolve, becoming cloud
native, to support the move from 5G NSA to 5G SA and eventually end-to-end slicing of the network.
As the network becomes increasingly virtualized and highly distributed there will be additional security
challenges that will require a new approach.
To achieve network densification and the higher throughputs of 5G, the transport network will need to be
dimensioned to support increased traffic loads. Additionally, newer ‘split architectures’ in the RAN require
different latency and synchronization requirements.
All use cases
Secure
Extremely energy efficient
Common management
VersatileSimplified site
NSA
SA
Intelligent
All access solutions
All X-Haul options
All spectrum assets Densification
Classic to cloud
4G/5G migration AI and machine learning
mMIMO / Beamforming
Embedded intelligence
RAN slicingLow touch Open interfaces
Figure 6. The 5G network
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Most of the transport network may use optical fiber, but to complete a large-scale deployment it might
not be practical or economical and other options such as microwave must be considered. Microwave can
address urban, suburban and rural deployment scenarios, but any solution must address existing and
new microwave bands. Additionally, combining different spectrum bands using carrier aggregation in the
microwave link based on simple static implementation may not fully meet the Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs) for 5G coverage and capacity. This is where automation and programmability are needed, in an
orchestrated Software Defined Network (SDN) environment to ensure the transport network is configured
and optimized correctly. SDN is also used to automate packet network services provisioned over the
transport network to interconnect RAN and core end points, now including virtual network functions (see
next section).
Deploy cloud-native network elements for scalability and flexibility
Moving to the cloud using virtualization has already begun in 4G, but this takes more than running existing
physical functions in software. CSPs will benefit by leveraging their existing investments and maintaining
support for their 2G/3G/4G networks. If they offer or plan to offer services across multiple access types,
how can they combine the mobile and fixed networks to simplify operations?
Network elements that are cloud native provide the scalability and flexibility to disaggregate network
functions, such as control and user-plane separation. Moving from NSA, the next step is SA which
introduces further splitting of network functions and introduces elements such as the Network Exposure
Function (NEF) to realize a service-based architecture. At this stage, new service introduction times can be
reduced and if CSPs have an open approach, there are more opportunities to expand into new business
models and grow their business.
One of the biggest differentiators of a 5G core is its unification of 3GPP and non-3GPP accesses and
converging wireless and wireline networks onto a common core.
Security that shifts to face new challenges
CSPs face security challenges in three dimensions. First is a technology shift as many network elements
move from physical to virtual functions and become highly distributed. The second is the type of attacker,
which is increasingly more about institutional hacking than profit-driven cybercrime by individuals. The
third is, security as a business differentiator that gives customers confidence their data and business
processes will not be lost or interrupted.
CSPs can address these needs by considering solutions designed for security and not rely on adding
overlay products that increase complexity with additional vulnerabilities. This calls for consideration of the
entire lifecycle of security operations and how to address every phase from prevention to detection with
automated response and analytics.
Controlling costs
While minimizing the business and technical risk of moving from NSA to SA, the unit cost of the network
is another consideration. Careful assessment for CAPEX and OPEX enables an understanding of the total
costs of 5G deployment and operation.
Lower cost options in the transport network or single box products may have limited capacity that require
complete replacement or additional hardware, thereby increasing physical footprint, power consumption
and lifetime cost of the equipment. Maintenance and operation should require minimal on-site
intervention reducing the need for costly truck rolls.
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Virtualization of the network and the ability to offer more services using network slicing will increase
provisioning and management requirements unless AI and automation are used to auto-configure.
However, network slicing means highly efficient use of spectrum that will enable most CSPs to offer far
more of their 5G spectrum allocation than previous 3G or 4G allocations.
Minimize deployment expenditure through automation
Manual network deployment processes often lead to higher costs through delays in material planning and
handling, or inaccurate documentation that leads to lower quality installations. It is more cost effective to
use platforms that can combine business processes with inventory management to orchestrate delivery
and provide accurate up to date information for all stakeholders.
Figure 7. Digitalizing network planning and deployment
Project management
Order management
Site
acquisition
Technical
site survey
Material
tracking
Install
Self
assessment
Audit Acceptance
BoM
BoQ
CI
Demand
planning
Permit Design CW
Digitized forecasting:
Speed accuracy
Digitization automation:
Efficiency, accuracy, site
re-visit reduction
BoM / BoQ change and
re-order elimination,
better accuracy
Digitized communication and real-time reporting based on resource / organizational task flow
Automation remotization:
Control, accuracy efficiency
Digital project management: Digitized order preparation, planning, execution and monitoring
Automation for efficiency, control and accuracy
E2E workflow
orchestration
Process automation Material
management
Advanced
analytics
Reducing upgrade and maintenance costs through software
When moving from 4G to 5G and then migrating from NSA to SA, software upgrades greatly reduce the
time to implement network changes and add capacity and therefore reduce deployment costs. In the
radio access network, cell site visits, particularly when they involve tower climbs, incur high costs, so the
ability to remotely update radio unit and baseband is advantageous. A single RAN solution that comprises
a multipurpose hardware platform with common software to support 2G/3G/4G and 5G NR lowers site
costs and reduces spare part inventories. Similarly, in the transport and core networks where firmware and
software updates can be delivered through a single cloud-based management platform, savings arise by
avoiding the need to deploy engineering teams for extended periods of time.
Operational activities such as ongoing maintenance, provisioning, configuration and outages are a large
part of network OPEX, while network management complexity increases with multiple access technologies.
Controlling these costs through automation is key. The use of automation and orchestration using machine
learning to manage the lifecycle of the network can greatly reduce the time spent managing the network,
specifically for upgrades to network elements, configuration and policy controls. Security operations need
to become increasingly proactive and automated as threat levels increase and the network becomes more
distributed.
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Increasing revenue
NSA deployments allow CSPs to increase mobile broadband capacity, supporting services such as fixed
wireless access, video surveillance and basic cloud gaming. The enterprise/vertical markets offer the
greatest new opportunities but will require even higher levels of performance and reliability. Migrating to
5G NR SA will enable many of the capabilities needed.
If CSPs deploy a cloud-native core, their upgrade path should support a combination of NSA and SA virtual
network functions to provide a simple transition path. Furthermore, all 5G core functions, such as user
data management and authentication functions, must be able to take full advantage of a service-based
architecture based on an open framework and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to access third-
party applications for faster introduction of services.
Network slicing is the key to unlocking new use case revenues with enterprises
Through network slicing, specific levels of network functionality can be offered to address the enterprise
segment, across multiple verticals. Providing a digital trust framework is a key consideration for engaging
and onboarding new services with multiple third-party sources.
Enterprise customers will need specific levels of service in terms of latency, throughput, reliability and
security. Network slicing provides the mechanism to deliver this, but considerations need to be made.
Firstly, the business potential is linked to the number of different slices offered. Using a fixed number of
slices will limit the market, while manual creation of many slices will drive up operating costs. However, end-
to-end automation and orchestration makes the full lifecycle of slicing zero-touch and allows new levels of
service to be created on demand. CSPs can scale their operations if they have an ETSI-compliant system
that combines slice design, service fulfillment and end-to-end orchestration of the network resources.
Get the edge to monetize new opportunities
Edge computing, whether in the far edge or on-premise, supports low latency data transmission, but CSPs
can do more than just hosting virtualized telecom network functions. A mobile edge computing solution
can be a service enablement platform for hosting other applications with interfaces that tap into the
performance of the RAN to provide near-real-time optimization for video streaming, AR and VR, and other
latency-sensitive services.
CSPs must also address the business support systems needed to build a new application or solution for
customers. Driving loyalty for existing customers and facilitating better interactions with third parties can
add new revenue streams.
There are varying degrees of complexity in identifying partners, onboarding and then offering a new
service. Using a cloud-based platform to support co-creation with pre-integrated components can be
combined with back end SLA fulfilment and assurance.
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Conclusion
CSPs on a path to 5G will benefit by working with the right partners. These partners must be able to plan
the CSP’s entire deployment journey and ensure the network’s evolution will increase revenue for a higher
return on investment.
At the planning stage, CSPs are advised to look beyond the hardware and software costs and consider the
total cost of deployment and on-going operations. Using digital design and deployment tools to evolve the
network, and deal with complex multi-vendor and legacy network integration, reduces time and improves
the quality of installs. Using cloud-based platforms with AI/machine learning enables higher levels of
automation to reduce operational complexity and cost.
CSPs are likely to want to re-use as much of their existing investments as possible to manage costs and
prove to investors they make prudent investment decisions. Optimizing and expanding the existing LTE
network provides a solid base to move to 5G NSA to deploy initial use cases of eMBB and FWA.
However, preparations must encompass more than the RAN and include the transport and core networks.
Re-using LTE spectrum and using software upgrades for other assets will ensure service continuity and
reduce costs. And by using innovative energy management solutions, CSPs can decouple data demand from
RAN power consumption and meet their environmental and sustainability goals.
Clearly with every investment, CSPs want a significant revenue gain. With 5G, the largest gains and long-
term growth will come with 5G SA network deployments, where low latency use cases and specific levels
of service can be offered to a wide range of enterprises using network slicing. CSPs can make this journey
successfully if they choose partners that can offer the full suite of product and service options, while having
expertise and experience across all areas of the network.
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Abbreviations
4IR Fourth Industrial Revolution
AI Artificial Intelligence
API Application Programming Interface
AR Augmented Reality
cmWave Centimeter wave
CAPEX Capital Expenditure
CSP Communications Service Provider
DAS Distributed Antenna System
DSS Dynamic Spectrum Sharing
DSP Digital Service Provider
eMBB Enhanced Mobile Broadband
EN-DC Evolved-Universal Terrestrial Radio Access-New Radio Dual Connectivity
FWA Fixed Wireless Access
GDP Gross Domestic Product
IoT Internet of Things
KPI Key Performance Indicator
LTE Long-term evolution or 4th generation of wireless standards
mMIMO Massive Multiple Input Multiple Output
mmWave Millimeter wave
NEF Network Exposure Function
NR New Radio
NSA Non-Standalone
OPEX Operational Expenditure
RAN Radio Access Network
SA Standalone
SDN Software Defined Network
SLA Service Level Agreement
SoC System on Chip
SRAN Single Radio Access Network
VR Virtual Reality
WEF World Economic Forum