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Connecting American enterprises to the 5G innovation platform

Connecting American enterprises to the 5G innovation platform

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Six opportunities to advance your strategy

4G technology dramatically changed the world over the past decade, and the United States has led the way. After being slow to roll out 3G, the American technology sector course-corrected to achieve early success in the broader 4G ecosystem across multiple areas, including wireless service, mobile operating systems and app stores, IP transport, mobile advertising, hyperscale data centers and more. This has created jobs for millions of Americans, driven remarkable economic growth and created entirely new industries.

Now the 5G era is upon us, enabling even faster connectivity speeds, ultra-low latency and greater bandwidth to unlock unprecedented business opportunities. Contrary to popular belief, however, not all 5G innovations revolve around grandiose visions for the future. There are many opportunities industries can seize right now to become part of the broader 5G ecosystem, helping them drive local and global prosperity and remain competitive for years to come.

What’s driving the 5G innovation momentum for U.S. enterprises?

What’s driving the 5G innovation momentum for U.S. enterprises?
  • Push for accelerated digital transformation ­– Digital innovations rely on data, and data requires connectivity.
  • Not-so-universal connectivity – Cellular connectivity used to be universal but can be differentiated in the future when network slicing and access to network APIs change the game.
  • International competition
    • Several foreign governments are focusing on 5G as a vital infrastructure for digital transformation of industries.
    • 180 operators in 72 countries have launched commercial 3GPP-compatible 5G services (either mobile or fixed wireless access).
  • An ecosystem of ecosystems – The 5G ecosystem is expanding to include a larger spectrum of building blocks in addition to connecting with industry-specific vertical ecosystems.
  • Exponential innovation – The exponential innovation potential comes from innovation stacks, where multiple micro innovations generate new use cases.
  • Sustainable growth – 5G enables sustainable growth by reducing the environmental impact as other industries go through their digital transformations.
  • New business models – 5G has the potential to introduce new business models beyond data buckets for connectivity, revenue share for mobile applications and ad-based entry services.

Six 5G opportunities American enterprises can pursue now

5G-based personal communication for all

5G-based personal communication for all – By migrating the entire workforce to 5G-powered smartphones, businesses can take advantage of early access to a powerful communication environment in which to explore new productivity applications.

Flexible work outside the fiber footprint

Flexible work outside the fiber footprint – 5G mobile hotspots and 5G fixed wireless access can increase the speed and productivity of the remote and hybrid workforce outside the fiber footprint – whether they’re at home, across the country or around the globe.

Ultra-mobile workforce connected by 5G

Ultra-mobile workforce connected by 5G – 5G provides a quantum leap in performance, with cellular reliability, availability and security for the ultra-mobile workforce – employees who rarely visit a primary office.

5G for wireless branch connectivity

5G for wireless branch connectivity – Two redundant wireless paths for both primary and backup branch office access can dramatically improve productivity and security regardless of fiber availability.

Unleash 5G innovations at major campuses

Unleash 5G innovations at major campuses – Universities, large enterprises and business development accelerator centers can transform proof-of-concept labs into full-scale validation applications.

Introduce 5G for industrial applications

Introduce 5G for industrial applications – Moving from wired to wireless cellular connectivity brings greater flexibility to Industry 4.0 operations.

The time to act is now

There is strong reason to believe that 2022 will be a pivotal time for American enterprises to take advantage of 5G opportunities as part of a horizontal business foundation.

Download our full report to learn more about the 5G innovation landscape, as well as the six opportunities companies can act on today to ensure their place among the 5G winners of tomorrow.

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When is the time right to embrace 5G, and where do we start? Few argue about the potential, but many are less sure about when and where to start. This hesitation stems from a combination of the broad potential and the initial hurdles that prevent opportunities at scale.

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When is the time right to embrace 5G