TELECOMS AND EDGE COMPUTING
and the radios wake automatically as demand rises again,” he explains.
In manufacturing, AI-driven 5G is streamlining production. At Jaguar Land Rover, tools like screwdrivers are connected directly to the 5G network.“ Saving even seconds per task, when repeated thousands of times, delivers real savings,” he highlights.
Looking ahead, Blessing sees even more potential:“ AI helps us understand what’ s needed, where and when. It enables smart scaling and cost reduction, resulting in a lower environmental impact. The radio layer is where we’ re seeing the biggest advances so far.”
“Every major operator is now exploring slicing, and that’ s only possible on standalone 5G”
BLESSING MAKUMBE VICE PRESIDENT AND HEAD OF CLOUD SOFTWARE & SERVICES FOR THE UK AND IRELAND, ERICSSON
56 August 2025