Tag: #5G

Cellnex and Dublin City University (DCU) partner on Ireland’s first 5G enabled ‘Smart Campus

Cellnex Ireland, Ireland’s largest independent telecoms infrastructure provider, has partnered with Dublin City University (DCU) to develop Ireland’s first 5G-enabled smart campus, which will further the objectives of the ‘Smart DCU’ initiative.

Smart DCU is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and partners Enable,  Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, and DCU Alpha. The goal of Smart DCU is to develop, test and trial cutting-edge technology innovations utilising three campuses with almost 19,000 students from 55 countries worldwide. Smart DCU is an ongoing program to make the DCU campuses a microcosm of a smart city, and thereby offer great insights into how a smart city can better function for the benefit of its citizens and stakeholders.

The partnership, officially launched today, will see Cellnex install a range of telecommunication infrastructure to ensure there is uninterrupted 5G coverage across the main campus, the nearby DCU Alpha Innovation Campus, and the DCU sports campus, and ultimately support smart city, connected vehicle (V2X) and internet of things (IoT) applications across three DCU campuses.

Rolling out 5G coverage of this scale will facilitate Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) capabilities on the campuses. MEC allows for the increased adoption of bandwidth-heavy applications, such as internet of things, virtual and augmented reality, remote medical monitoring and connected and autonomous vehicles. MEC is heavily reliant on 5G, and the partnership with Cellnex will now give DCU students, staff, researchers and partner companies the ability to trial new technologies in a real-world environment.

Cellnex and Smart DCU are now seeking to collaborate with mobile network operators to develop 5G capabilities across the campuses.

The partnership will be particularly advantageous to university start-ups, spin outs and partners, with a testbed becoming available to trial the latest innovations to tackle the problems of tomorrow. This live smart city testbed environment will assist in commercializing collaborative research which takes place across DCU.

It is expected that DCU will utilize the infrastructure in a number of ways, including:

  • Smart building monitoring to encourage sustainable energy use
  • Smart parking to reduce bottlenecks
  • Enhanced robotics and ‘last mile’ delivery capabilities
  • Augmented reality learning experiences
  • Video analytics and IoT for sports teams

Ronan O’Connor, Commercial Director of Cellnex Ireland, said:

“DCU is a vibrant and research-focused university, with an existing innovation pedigree through DCU Alpha. This partnership will allow DCU to take its IoT and smart campus activities to the next level. Continued adoption of 5G and IoT applications is vital in creating a competitive economy, while also solving pressing issues at a societal level which would not have been possible without this groundbreaking technology. This is a partnership which is incredibly exciting for Cellnex, and we look forward to collaborating with the mobile network operators to facilitate what will be truly unique testbed for a third level setting in Ireland.”

Kieran Mahon, Smart DCU Projects Facilitator, said:

“Smart DCU, under the auspices of the Smart Dublin programme, has been established as a microcosm of a smart city, allowing the campus infrastructure to be used as a testbed for new technologies like Mobile Edge Computing, in partnership with world leading innovative companies like Cellnex. DCU is very excited about the innovation and research possibilities that this partnership will help unlock”.

Andrew Fleury, CEO Luna Systems, said:

“The presence of this MEC capability in DCU Alpha, opens up a whole new field of research and commercialisation opportunities for Luna. Our computer vision safety technology for micromobility already operates on the ‘edge’, meaning our technology is computing safety parameters in real-time on the scooter or bike equipped with Luna hardware. The Cellnex infrastructure brings this opportunity to the next level, by allowing us to investigate how 5G and mobile edge computing could ensure fast, reliable communication between road infrastructure, vehicular traffic, micromobility riders and pedestrians to reduce collisions”.

6G and 5G networks powered by blockchain and bitcoin

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In this post, we’ll explore how telecom companies are moving towards cross-chain integrations powered by blockchain and bitcoin (or cryptocurrencies) to benefit from greater security and efficiency. In addition, we’ll look at how they are enabling direct and indirect relationships between blockchain-powered supply chains on their blockchain.

Cross blockchain in the telecommunication industry:

Cross-chain blockchains using smart contracts that can connect and transfer data directly to any network are attractive to telecom companies in that they offer the ability to move value between various systems with greater assurance and speed than traditional methods. A cross-chain setup is a multi-chain of decentralized ledgers all powered by bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. There can be 2, 3, or even more blockchains connecting one another through smart contracts. There are many benefits of a secure, distributed blockchain-powered supply chain; we’re just beginning to scratch the surface of what can be accomplished here.

Blockchain technology is incredibly efficient and significantly lowers the need for intermediaries to move value. Of course, there are other ways to solve this problem, but it’s undoubtedly one of the best solutions available today.

The various uses for blockchain and cryptocurrencies are not confined strictly to traditional telecommunication companies – retail companies and manufacturers are also considering this as an option for their value chain processes. So naturally, telecom companies will have private enterprise blockchains connecting to these cross-chain blockchains.

 The cross-chain blockchains will then, in turn, connect to other companies’ private blockchains that are entering into a relationship. Some companies will work with others by sending conditional smart contracts between multiple networks. The value flow may be either from one private blockchain to another or from public blockchain networks directly to private enterprise networks. The underlying structure here can take many forms based on corporate goals and leadership decisions.

The benefits of blockchain in the telecommunication industry are as follows:

  1. Secure networks:

Blockchain offers an internationally trusted and distributed ledger. Group and enterprise blockchains, for example, offer the potential of secure, low-cost data capture and transmission. In addition, organizations can remove the risks associated with exogenous blockchain systems by deploying their blockchains to share sensitive data with vendor partners.

 This feature of a blockchain used in value chains can make the process more efficient, as there is no need to trust a third party to identify fraudulent activities or other attempts at manipulation.

  1. Disintermediation:

Blockchain erases the need to rely on third parties for a transaction to be validated, and trust is no longer necessary. Third parties can be institutions that provide clearing and settlements or other services; hence blockchain allows companies to bypass the control of these intermediaries. As a result, any company that wants to perform business across borders can now operate without any central authority, without relying on any other third party.

  1. Digitization:

All goods and services should have a place in the digital world to be better managed, tracked, bought, and sold using smart contracts. Any deal arrived at digitally could be converted into an instant contract securely stored on the blockchain ledger in this digital world.

  1. Transparent data:

Blockchain allows companies to share data publicly and securely, reducing the need for a central shared database. This feature also eliminates the risk that sensitive information may be compromised or stolen through hacking or insider threats.

  1. Shared resources:

Blockchains allow vendors, partners, and customers in different geographical regions to access software tools and services from a single location – anywhere in the world – reducing costs and back-office infrastructure requirements.

  1. Customized data plans:

Customers can now have a better understanding of their traffic and app usage and the ability to monetize it by sharing data with other companies in the blockchain. As a result, telecom companies will be able to empower consumers with greater control over their data, allowing them to choose how, when, and where they want it used. As a result, customers can get better deals from telecom companies that buy their data from them.

  1. Tokenization:

Telecom companies will be able to tokenize any asset, such as goods or services, and distribute them via smart contracts with the use of tokens powered by blockchain technology. In addition, it will allow customers to buy products and services using a token that people can exchange with other companies on the blockchain.

  1. Just-in-time (JIT):

Through blockchains, materials can be transported and delivered worldwide without having to pay fees or wait for expensive shipping. In addition, it makes it more efficient and cost-effective as telecommunication companies that typically have one global operation would save a lot of money by not needing to ship goods worldwide in bulk.

Tech Review – ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 5g

The last time I seen a ZTE phone was at an IFA event in Malta many years ago which was called the Spro 2 if I recall correctly  which had a projector built in and I wanted it there and then, I am a projector fan as our reader know having several in house and reviewed many over the years but getting access to the device here in Ireland did not work out so well and some other manufacturers had offerings with projectors built in to but ZTE was a new brand for me to discover back then and getting hands on time with them never worked out sadly but it is what it is and that has changed and I am glad I have now after using the Axon 40 Ultra 5G for the last few months it is a beast of a phone and is one of the main phones I have been doing tech reviews with for that time alongside some other phones but this phone has been easily the best to get the job done with results and faster than other devices I have including the iPhone 14 Pro, Galaxy S22 Ultra and other devices like Pixel phones which I have mentioned in my reviews about this particular area which for me is essential due to the product review count we go through here which is the most in Ireland for a tech blog.

What do I mean then, it simply kills the video processing with the same app I use across all my devices faster making productivity better for me. Now I do have plenty of phones here however as we test phones in real time and show you how they work I know what phones work for me and video processing is one thing I test and this phone has simply laughed at any device I have used during the test period and still in use today, might  some but considering the amount of tech reviews we do I need something that is fast and does not slow me down and this does not and nor has it been slack when it comes to daily use and gaming, I will admit gaming is one of the last things I do on my phone due to my workload here but lets just say it gets plenty of time regardless be it resting in bed or sitting on the bit white telephone where I kinda forget where I am once I get immersed ina a game which happens more often that I probably admit be-known to myself.

This device was sent for a long term review and it has been that now so we do not do a clickbait title “is it worth it” we just tell you how products are here and it is up to you to decide or not to click and read and to not follow trends on Google to get the clicks with a silly question for a headline.

Unboxing and walkthrough of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 5G

OK so after some time with this device how does it fair out you ask, well for me this phone is one of my favourite phones this year, big battery big screen and just works, its a multi tasking beast and served me well, I took this on a trip recently as my main driver and has been a daily driver for some time now and including videos on our channel and just did everything i wanted it to do, it is on the large side but it just works

The design and build is also something I like about the phone and I like the camera set up too, yes most phones have this today but this one stands out which is fine and not many folk here have this device and quite a few asked about it when out and about or out having dinner and lunch etc.

The curved edge/waterfall display is glorious which is great for media consumption and the speakers also loud and decent enough and made the overall media consumption a joy to watch and if you are a gamer the same also applies.

The cameras also quite good although I did find the front facing camera lacking quality but I have seen worse you can see more below in the vlog I did on a recent trip as mentioned above and decide for yourself ow the performance is, I am not one to go on about specs or a photography expert but overall it did a good job for me.

Biometrics also feature on this device with face unlock fingerprint sensor which is under the display and all worked fine for me during my testing but it is good to have all options at hand including your typical screen unlock options..

If you are fed up with other brands like Samsung and want something different this phone is certainly worth a look at.

Features 

– 3rd-gen Under Display Camera
– 6.8” AMOLED 120Hz Full-view Screen
– 100% DCI-P3, 10-bit Color Depth
– Snapdragon™ 8 Gen 1
– 64MP AI Triple-cam PRO System
– 5000mAh Battery + 65W Charging

BUY 

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Tech Review – Nokia G60 5G

Ok so Nokia is back i town with some new phones and one message they are sending out is sustainability and the environment and I go to see this first hand at their launch event in Dublin recently and go to see their new range of devices and also the new packaging which all sends a clear message, the phones do feel different in the hand but this does not deflect from the product and from using the Nokia G60 the last few weeks it has served me well it must be said for the money this comes in at and that is also from a power users perspective who threw everything at the phone i would usually do on a daily basis. Well one slight annoyance was I had no case on the phone which bugs me but I went ahead anyway and it did a great job. You can see the first look and walkthrough of the device here where I go over the UI and more on the device.

I have been saying some time now there is no need to spend over 300 euro on a phone anymore and if you are just a general user for emails social media and photos this easily does the task and not only that it has a huge screen to consume media on too which for me is a vital part of a smartphone. not only that decent battery life too which again is for most people and this one has something for everyone including a decent shooter.

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The G60 could be seen as a mid ranger device which is a sweet spot for many depending on what needs they have, in the looks department from the rear it does look more expensive than it is and given it is made with recycled material you will get that cheapish feel from it at first but it is robust and has not yet got a mark on it from using with no case and this is a good thing from my point of view on how I use my phones. This also does not collect fingerprints. When it comes to the 5G aspect which this phone is for the network I am on I do not get real 5G speeds and changing it has been deplorable on any phone I use but this G60 is thinking ahead here and when it does get better I hope to see an improvement and cant give an honest answer on the 5G aspect but it does work fantastically under normal 4G conditions.

Nokia G60 5G is built to last longer, using 60% recycled plastic. It gets 3 years of warranty,³ OS upgrades and monthly security updates,¹ so you can rest assured your Nokia G60 5G remains cutting-edge. It delivers on premium performance, our latest AI camera experience, and our signature durability too. Plus, the 6.58” FHD+ 120 Hz display gives you a super-smooth everyday smartphone experience, all at an easy-to-hold size.

The screen again is another great feature on this phone it is big crisp and bright with minimal bezels apart from the bigger chin and for most will be fine, yes there is a teardrop front facing camera which many loath but really it does not get in the way and going forward Nokia do need to ditch it.

The camera and audio was decent too and with OZO audio built in you can tell the difference you can be the judge of the image and photo gallery below with both day and night video and image samples to pick from.

 

 

The battery life is quite good, now unless like me who is a power user I used for two weeks as a main device and a week as my secondary device which would fall into the hands of a simple daily driver for most people and there is a notable difference to be had here and of course expected. You will easily get more than a day on one charge however for me less than a full day didn’t cut it and to be fair it is like that with any daily driver I use full time however good overall for the average user. There is no wireless charging present here but again the jury is still out on that as a necessity. The phone has 20W charging and does not come with a charger as expected as we all have plenty of them knocking around the house.

For me as someone who user high end phones most of the time I could easily use this to do what I do on a daily basis with the bigger screen which I like most but not the best under extreme sunlight but in Ireland the chances of that ruining your day is slim there is a good speaker on the phone it is light and has all you need and again you are keeping the environment in mind too so overall for the price you get a decent phone. I have also done some video reviews of late with this device, can you pick them out? The audio is a tip…

Camera – Capture Fusion for UW, Night Mode 2.0, Dark Vision, Tripod Mode, Night Selfie, AI Portrait
Front camera:8 MP,  1.12µm, f/2.0, 1/4” Rear camera:50 MP  Main 0.7µm (1.4µm 4-in-1), f/1.8, 1/2.5”
+ 5 MP  Ultrawide f/2.2, 1/5” + 2 MP  Depth f/2.4, 1/5” Rear flash LED
Bluetooth: 5.1
Features: NFC + eSIM
Headphone jack:3.5 mm
Location: GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
USB connection: USB Type-C (USB 2.0) OTG
WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-ready (2.4/5G dual band)

BUY

 

 

 

 

First Look – WatchOvers Personal Alarm Watch, The Assure 4G

When it comes to watches I love them I am a collector and have several smartwatches of my own along with your standard watches, well quite a few and I have only two arms and also two hands but my phone collection is huge too, the same applies to my feet but again I collect highly collectable trainers in the OG colourways  but it is what we do where and it is not unusual to see me wearing two watches at a time which I admit looks silly but hey there is more to be worried about in this day and age and one example is our seniors who this watch is intended for which is a good thing and is a product that is not difficult to use with convoluted menus and so on, Watchovers is a company who caters for seniors and more and you will remember from before with other products that cater for young and old and your pets.

They have launched their new watch the Assure 4G which is in for review and it offers a simple watch for seniors with a simple UI rather than a convoluted mess which the standard smartwatch offers today, this also has some fitness options on board but it is all kept simple even over other offerings out there such as fitness trackers and feature watches which tones down on the fully fledged smartwatch but still OTT for the older generation..

Below is listed the features of the watch and a first look and walk-through of the device and we will have a full review soon and of course if you have any questions as always feel free to ask below and watch out for the full review soon..

Features
• SOS Emergency Alarm • Two Way Voice Communication • Fall Alert with Automatic Calling • GPS Location • GEO-Fence
• Health Monitors • Activity Monitor • Reminders • Alarms • Long Battery Life • Low Battery Alert • Route Recording & Playback
• Watch Finder • Listen Safety Monitor • Remote Camera Photo • Caller Approval • Watch Function • Pre-fitted Sim Card
• Multi-Users • Multi Alert Messaging Methods

BUY

Unboxing

 

Nokia G60 5G – First look

Nokia Mobile (HMD Global) held an event recently in Dublin where we go to see the latest on offer from the brand which sent a clear message about being eco friendly and also being sustainable with a nice portfolio of products on show and with some more to come soon. W enow have the Nokia G60 5G in house to test out and see what this device has to offer..

The device is super light to hold and has a pleasing screen to look at and despite its size it sits well in the hand even though it has a crafted 100% recycled plastic back and 60% recycled plastic frame. The 6.58” FHD+ 120Hz display for super-smooth scrolling and a 50MP AI triple camera array on the rear that does not have a huge hump like others on the market today.

Today we take a look at the device before we take it for a test run and if you order now you can claim a free speaker from Three

The Nokia G60 5G comes in Pure Black or Ice Grey and is available in 4/64 GB and 4/128 GB memory and storage configurations starting at RRP of 309 EUR and 329 EUR

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First look – ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 5G

There is several devices to drop by over the next while but a new brand has landed today and some may be familiar with the name ZTE they make really cool devices and I always will remember one phone the had that had a projector built in called the ZTE spro at one of the IFA conferences some time ago back in Malta. Skip a few years and the brand has really come up in the ranks but not sold on the Irish market like many brands abroad would.

We have one of their latest phones to check out over the next few weeks and will be taking it on a trip to do a vlog very soon and I look forward to seeing how those cameras perform alongside the device as a whole and form having it a few days now it is certainly a powerhouse and for a power user it is right up my street so far.

You can check out more on the device here but today we take a first look at the device and go through the UI and see what is on offer and there is plenty on offer on this phone between the display the refresh rate the batter and the camera features and it will be interesting to see how this does as a daily driver for a while, I do carry two devices most of the time now and it can be a pain but hey it is all fun and great to see and test what is on offer and we will have more on this phone over the coming weeks so if you have any questions feel free to ask as usual.

Unboxing and Walkthrough Video

 

 

Opensignal: Ireland Mobile Network Experience Report

Opensignal has published its 5G Global Mobile Network Experience Awards report, which names the world’s leading mobile operators across a range of 5G experience categories. While Opensignal does not name any operator as the ‘best’ overall, this week’s report reveals a strong performance from 3, which wins 12 out of 14 categories either jointly or outright.

  • 3 is top for download speeds: Opensignal’s Irish users observed the fastest average download speeds on 3’s network — both for 5G Download Speed and for overall Download Speed Experience. For 5G Download Speed, 3 scored an impressive 237.2 Mbps, 80.6 Mbps (51.5%) faster than second placed eir’s 156.6 Mbps.
  • Our 5G users on eir spent the most time connected to 5G: eir’s winning score of 16.6% gave it a lead of 5.6 percentage points over second placed 3’s 11%. The higher an operator’s score, the more time our 5G users on its network spent with an active 5G connection. Vodafone is in third place with 5.7%.
  • 3 catches up with eir on upload speeds: 3 and eir are joint winners of the 5G Upload Speed and Upload Speed Experience awards, as the two operators’ scores were statistically tied. This is a change from the previous report, when eir was the outright winner for both awards.

Full report here

Outside Ireland

  • T-Mobile US is the 5G Global Winner for both 5G Availability and 5G Reach: this means that our 5G users on T-Mobile US spent the largest proportion of time with an active 5G connection, and they also found a 5G signal in the highest proportion of locations.
  • SK Telecom users clock up the fastest 5G Download Speed in the world: our users observed the fastest average 5G download speeds in the world using SK telecom with an incredibly fast 469.6 Mbps. Both South Korea’s other operators, LG U+ and KT, are 5G Global Leaders for 5G Download Speed, with scores of 429.6 Mbps and 381.9 Mbps, respectively.
  • Two out of three 5G Global Winners for 5G Video Experience are Swedish: due to a three-way statistical tie, our users had the best 5G video streaming experience using Tele2, Telia — both from Sweden — and on Slovenia’s Telemach. Therefore, the three operators are 5G Global Winners for 5G Video Experience with statistically tied scores of 82.8-84.1 points on a 100-point scale.

Full report is here

 

An integrated approach to realise a 5G future

By Marc O’Regan, Chief Technology Officer for EMEA at Dell Technologies

5G is set to completely transform the mobile communications network. Yet rarely discussed are two key components to its success: edge and cloud. The reality is that cloud solutions facilitate the cost efficiencies and pace of innovation that make 5G such an exciting prospect – and hybrid cloud is the firm favourite amongst organisations seeking new network speeds.

But businesses, like telecom operators, for example, can’t simply adopt existing available cloud technology. Instead, they need a bespoke cloud platform designed for their requirements and challenges. If 5G Private Mobility and associated technologies are to achieve their true potential, telecom operators need to incorporate highly scalable cloud-native infrastructure into their rollouts. This is a complex task, requiring expertise from trusted technology partners.

The 5G Challenge

Understanding that software is just one piece of the cloud is important. Hardware, services, and additional tools are needed to bring a cohesive cloud strategy together. Therefore, collaboration with experts and integration with other technologies are important parts of the 5G ecosystem in order to achieve a successful outcome.

Many need to question their understanding of 5G – it’s often not what they think. It is software driven, born from and Native to Cloud – and it’s still relatively young. It is the transformer and provider of new cloud-based services. One of the first beneficiaries of this will be rural broadband services. 5G will help progress rural connectivity by using mobile networks to close digital divides, bringing broadband to homes at a reduced cost – without the disruptive need to drag fibre up the driveway.

Meanwhile, 5G will also power a new range of devices and services across industries. In high-density areas such as a Rugby or football stadium – where previously signal bars would be low – now, not only will fans have accessible signal, but they will also have entirely new content-driven experiences. For example, streaming a try or goal via mobile phone from a close-up viewpoint will augment the in-stadium experience. Similarly, at live gigs, concert goers will be able to stream close-ups of their favourite musicians and players live.

The opportunities

These opportunities are driven by fundamental cultural shifts – we have moved from an era of content consumption to content creation, transforming our technological needs.

As businesses respond to the potential offered by lower latency, capturing these new enhanced services will enable organisations to monetise 5G networks. But in order to do this, they need to be nurtured, provided with technological expertise and develop a good level of business savvy.

In the industrial world, 5G will be an enabler of smart factories, providing connectivity for devices in remote locations and streamlining processes. Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) and automation powered by edge technologies are key in this context. Automation has a role to play in the network itself, helping service providers deploy their work. For enterprises looking to leverage automation in their factories, such as warehouse automation for retailers, 5G accelerates that automation with an immediate impact on both the bottom line and the top line of an enterprise. It will be possible for businesses to achieve more in a shorter time because the robots will go faster, and because the response to any needs or obstructions will be resolved faster.

We also have the intersection between 5G and other Emerging Technologies like Machine Learning and Intelligence that will allow us to build and scale new digital services at the point of Data creation. Using new blends of algorithms, Data Scientists can work in teams of OT and IT personnel to scrum their way toward new essential services delivered through information that is extracted from the Edge, near the sensors, alarms, pumps and actuators powered by new and powerful AI Models that are driven by architecture that combines the ability to drive high yield and draw low power in the factory environments and beyond.

Bespoke cloud technologies for telecoms

Underpinning everything is the quest to modernise networks and embrace cloud operating models which provide more choice, speed, and agility – especially in the vital sector of telecommunications. Ultimately, telecom operators want Open Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies that offer better performance and efficiency. The growing open ecosystem offers telecoms greater choice in their technologies and partners as they modernise to cloud-native networks. Telecoms need the various technologies of the open ecosystem to work together seamlessly to offer differentiated edge services and reduce costs.

That’s where Dell Technologies can help and add value. We began building telecom-grade servers and partnering with telecom cloud vendors to create telecom cloud platforms that are pre-integrated, pre-validated, and proven to work out of the box. We have added infrastructure automation tools to make it simple to deploy and manage virtualised network functions at the edge, in the RAN, and the core on purpose-built, standards-based, bare-metal servers. This will give cloud and service providers a scalable cloud foundation. Also, with the introduction of Dell Telecom Multi-Cloud Foundation, we are providing telecoms with a simple way to build and deploy open, cloud-first networks faster with less cost. We’re laying the cloud foundation for an open software ecosystem.

According to Government targets, all Irish households and businesses are set to be covered by a Gigabit network no later than 2028 and all populated areas by 5G by 2030. 5G is an indispensable part of our data-driven future and can unlock the value of data in unprecedented ways. However, to get there, telecommunications companies and the public sector alike need expert partners and a solid foundation of cloud and edge. By adopting this approach, they can deliver agility and reduce operational and capital expenditures, with an open, software defined, cloud native, and data centric approach that can bring innovation to market and allow them to realise the vast opportunities presented by the 5G future.