TECHNOLOGY
“ When we think about the importance of 5G as a transformational technology , it ' s going to be in the physical industries ”
PHIL SIVETER CEO , NOKIA UK & I
digital transformation in industries like transportation and manufacturing ,” he says . “ These are the mission-critical industries - where lives are often at risk - and you need technology that can be trusted absolutely .” It ’ s in these spaces , where the power of 5G to improve automation , support more powerful forms of computing closer to the edge , underpinned by a greater level of IoT saturation than we ’ ve ever seen before , “ is going to be really transformational .”
He stresses that “ While 5G is going to be exciting for us as consumers , when we think about the importance of 5G as a transformational technology , it ' s going to be in those physical industries .”
Driving Innovation In asset-intensive industries like manufacturing , supply chain and logistics , efficiency , productivity , and safety are all high priorities for operators . Stephane Daeuble , Head of Enterprise Solution Marketing at Nokia , explains that “ These can only be achieved through incorporating technology such as automation and IoT , which are heavily reliant on robust , secure private wireless networks for success .”
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