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Everything automated: The future mode of operations

The Research
This article was originally published to the Nokia blog by TL Viswanathan on May 15, 2019. Five years ago, it might have seemed odd to suggest that communication service providers (CSPs) should aspire to model their operations on a retailer like Amazon. On the surface, they don’t have much in... Read More

Talking ’bout my generation

The Research
This article was originally published to the Nokia blog by Phil Twist on May 12, 2019. Most technology development seems to be generated by one of two impulses. Sometimes – like every vacuum cleaner innovation in the history of the world – it’s developed in response to a need. And... Read More

How does your 5G strategy measure up?

The Research
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This article was originally published to the Nokia blog by Jai Thattil on March 18, 2019. Predictably, the topic of 5G cropped up everywhere at Mobile World Congress. During a hectic week in Barcelona, I talked to many people about 5G and came away with the impression that many operators... Read More

Global transformation in the era of 5G

The Politics
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5G, or fifth generation mobile telecommunications, will drive a chain reaction of innovation that will transform virtually every industry. The rollout of 5G networks will mean a very different business and communications ecosystem, connecting a vast network of sensors, robots, and autonomous vehicles through sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) and machine... Read More

Three ways to save costs with 5G rollouts

The Economics
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Within the next decade, operators around the world will embark on a massive infrastructure project – moving from fourth to fifth generation mobile networks. To achieve lightning-fast speeds, low latency data transmission and the capacity to simultaneously support a massive number of devices and connections –  carriers need to make... Read More

Think 5G security right now

The Research
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This article was originally published to the Nokia blog by Gerald Reddig on February 19, 2019. My last article covered the four elements of 5G security needed to build digital trust. Now, I want to explore why security strategies must be implemented at the outset of 5G planning and before... Read More

The five levels of driver autonomy

The Technology
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No longer a pipe dream, the technology for autonomous vehicles is rolling into reality, and while it may seem like it’s all coming fast and furious, the progression to full autonomy will take time. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) drafted the five distinct “levels” of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems... Read More

Creating a reality beyond the real

The Research
girl video conference with family
This article was originally published to the Nokia Bell Labs blog by Markus Hofmann on March 25, 2019. There is something missing in the way that many are looking at what’s next for human communication. One may argue that there has always been something missing. Humans, as inherently social beings,... Read More

Five of the biggest challenges facing 5G

The Technology
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It’s expected that 5G, the much-discussed upcoming broadband cellular mobile communications standard, will have a big impact once the network rollout is here. The speed and bandwidth of 5G would be such that it could effectively replace home internet connections currently using Wi-Fi. The Consumer Technology Association has reported that... Read More

The role of 5G in autonomous vehicles

The Technology
busy vehicle intersection
When 5G connectivity emerges, it won’t just be mobile devices that benefit, but rather vehicles will be feeling the impact even more. 5G promises to reach peak speeds 20 times faster than current 4G LTE, though that gap could widen as development continues. The additional speed and capacity would allow... Read More

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