5G: The Risks and Rewards for Operators
How to Avoid the Pitfalls and Deliver on the Promise
To clearly understand the upsides and downsides of delivering 5G infrastructure, Vertiv partnered with 451 Research to get operators’ insights on implementing 5G and edge computing. More than 100 telecom operator tech decision makers worldwide outlined which enabling technologies and services will most affect their 5G success over the next decade.
According to the report, “Telco Study on 5G Reveals Industry Hopes and Fears: From Energy Costs to Edge Computing Transformation, “ 5G will be “the most impactful and difficult network upgrade ever faced by the telecom industry. Read the full report below.
The report not only outlines the “hopes and fears” of telecom operators on the cusp of a new era; it makes clear that the transformation has already begun. Twelve percent of survey participants have begun deploying 5G in 2019 with an additional 86 percent planning to deploy 5G services by 2021. Listen to the webcast with Brian Partridge, VP Applied Infrastructure and DevOps Channel from 451 research, and Eric LeCalvez, VP Strategic Accounts from Vertiv, to learn more about the pace of this phenomenal change.
As standards continue to evolve, new use cases are enabled and networks are transformed, telecom operators – and the enterprises they support – will need to make significant investments in their network. Those investments will be focused on supporting densification, adding computing and storage capacity at the edge and adapting to 5G’s higher energy requirements. Read our Practical Guide to Enabling 5G Deployments for information on how to manage this historic transformation.
Research Paper: Telecom Operators' Hopes and Fears for 5G and Multi-Access Edge Computing Transformation
In-depth research from 105 global telecom operators conducted and curated by 451 Research. This 25-page report is the most current report on the immediate challenges and initiatives being faced and addressed by operators.
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Webinar Recording: Telecom Operators' Hopes and Fears for 5G & MEC Edge Computing Transformation
Originally recorded on May 16, 2019, this webinar features Vertiv 5G expert Eric LeCalvez, VP Strategic Accounts, and Brian Partridge, VP Applied Infrastructure and DevOps Channel from 451 Research, as they discuss the challenges and keys to success for 5G implementation over the next decade and beyond.
What will you learn at this webinar?
- How are your peers and competitors preparing for 5G
- How will energy costs increase and how can they be controlled?
- The interplay between 5G and edge computing
A Practical Guide to Enabling 5G Deployments
As standards continue to evolve, new use cases are enabled and networks are transformed, telecom operators – and the enterprises they support – will need to make significant investments in their network. Those investments will be focused on supporting densification, adding computing and storage capacity at the edge, and adapting to 5G’s higher energy requirements. This practical guide gives information for the industry on how to manage this historic transformation.
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Video of Research Highlights
Brian Partridge, Vice President of Applied Infrastructure and DevOps Channel at 451 Research, shares topline research finds:
- The most surprising results of the research
- The most pressing 5G installation challenges
- How to ensure 5G and edge deployment success
