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Utilities are changing and their communication networks must evolve to support increases in demand, higher expectations on resilience and security, new distributed forms of power generation, storage and load management and various requirements posed by sustainability. In this on demand webinar with Southern Linc and Xcel Energy we explore how the wireless supply chain can transform utility networks for these emerging, modern world requirements.  

The world has never been more connected. Yet the rise of 5G is being accompanied by a further wave of connectivity-based technology innovations that has significant implications for US government organizations. There’s far more to the disruptive power of 5G than fast speeds for mobile broadband services. It’s time to broaden the focus to emerging network architecture that offers unprecedented levels of operational flexibility.

Increasing demand from enterprises for high performance connectivity has left networks struggling to scale up and handle the levels of configuration required. What if a network could automatically configure itself to deliver and guarantee the level of service required for each use case required by an enterprise?

Founders of early-stage start-ups are characteristically passionate, driven and optimistic. Understandably so. Very often they are nurturing a breakthrough idea with the capacity to disrupt business and change the world for the better. So, as they embark on the mission to sell their vision, they should accentuate the positive and keep negative thoughts of risk to the back of their mind, right? Wrong. 

Satisfying the network capacity needs of 5G will demand a huge expansion in the number of antennas that we will see in the environment. Or will it? Learn more about our breakthrough with client CHASM in the use of transparent metamaterials for antennas.  

I really want to talk about changing the way we do business. And I mean radically changing it, so that businesses can flourish while at the same time protecting communities and taking care of the environment. Is that too much to ask? I think not – in this article I’ll explain how and why AI is ready to drive a more sustainable yet commercially successful future.

Open RAN offers a huge opportunity, but to unlock the true value we must streamline the implementation of new suppliers and a disruptive technology. The good news is that a solution is in sight. The RAN intelligent controller (RIC) is the key to enabling true openness, innovation and differentiation.

Watch our webinar, with MobileWorldLive, where we highlighted the benefits that RIC platforms enable, with a focus on improved quality of experience and the creation of services that fuel new applications and revenue growth.

Our brand relaunch has landed just as we ramp up our commitment to The Engine, the ambitious venture capital firm spun out of MIT to support ‘Tough Tech’ companies and solve key challenges in climate change, human health and advanced systems. 

Utilities are well aware of the potential of private 5G networks and are keen to explore the full spectrum of digital systems for next generation connectivity – including AI, IoT, and Edge Compute. Oftentimes though this interest can be tinged with trepidation and concern around how to implement such technologies, especially given several complex connectivity requirements of modern utilities. Private 5G can meet the connectivity requirements of modern utilities – but the right strategy is needed.  

Cambridge Consultants' Ram Naidu, Senior Vice President, AI, welcomes attendees to the Innovation Acceleration stage at The AI Summit Silicon Valley 2021, day one. 

Operators are looking for partners to bring outside investment to speed fibre deployment. Could this be a good approach for future 5G deployments? With the rise of private networks and the focus on simplifying deployment, can third parties bring assets as well as cash to the table? Watch our presentation where Paul Beastall, Strategy Director, Cambridge Consultants and Advisory Board Member, UK5G explores the question 'Is there an alternative funding model for 5G'?

Dr Derek Long, Head of Telecoms and Mobile, discusses his keynote at Total Telecom Congress 2021 where he explored how new materials are opening the door to transparent phased array antennas and unlocking a host of new 5G use cases.