16 Jan 2021
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11 Jan 2021
It is time we reset our 5G expectations.
In this podcast, we are going to take another look at 5G. In our last episode, we discussed whether Telcos will be able to monetise their 5G investments. We were pretty harsh in our criticism of the 5G ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t think 5G will be a game changer. Rather, I just think we need to reset our expectations of capabilities and benefits that 5G will bring to the market.
In this episode, we sat down with Danial Mausoof, Nokia’s Global Sales Head for Enterprise Services, to discuss what differentiates 5G from traditional networks – and and whether 5G will become the tech industry buzzword that FINALLY lives up to the HYPE.
Show Notes:
01:30 Danial’s career journey with Motorola Solutions & Nokia
09:05 What differentiates 5G from the existing networks like 4G?
12:40 Today’s 5G networks deliver faster speeds, but there is still more spectrum to be allocated that will support future 5G services (e.g. mission-critical services). How do you see 5G deployments evolving?
17:00 Nokia recently released its “5G Readiness Report”, where it surveyed 1,628 global technology decision makers about “5G+ enabled digitalisation.” To start, what the hell is 5G+ enabled digitalisation?
19:50 In 2030, 5G+ spend in 2030 will reach $4.5 Trillion – but only $600 Billion (13%) will be for public connectivity. $2.2 Trillion (48%) will be on Edge Infrastructure / Cloud Platforms. How is this related to 5G?
22:10 $900 Billion (20%) of this spend will be on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning – how is this related to 5G?
24:40 The final $800 Billion (18%) relates to the deployment of Private 5G networks. Why do we need Private 5G networks – and why are companies like John Deere and Bosch deploying them to support their manufacturing plants?
30:00 86% of decision makers already have some kind of a 5G strategy – what are the use cases that are driving the strategic focus on 5G?
33:00 72% of those surveyed say they plan to invest in 5G by 2025. What do these enterprises need to do to make sure they get a positive ROI on these investments – and what challenges will they need to overcome?
36:20 How will 5G impact Smart Cities?
39:00 Tough Question #1: What are the security implications for 5G?
43:20 Tough Question #2: Let’s say I am a tech decision maker managing the complexities created by the global pandemic – why should I give a damn about 5G?
45:20 Tough Question #3: 500,000 South Korean consumers have switched back to 4G from 5G – does that mean that we really don’t need 5G?
47:15 Tough Question #4: As an industry, we have failed to live up to the hype around the latest tech trends (e.g. 4G, IoT, or Smart Cities). Will we learn from our past mistakes – or will 5G follow a similar path?
49:15 What is something going on in the 5G ecosystem that we should be tracking? (spoiler alert: it is OpenRAN)
50:30 Tell me about a solution that 5G will enable that I – as a consumer – should be excited about.
52:00 When do we have to start worrying about 6G?
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26 Oct 2020
5G has been a topic that is widely discussed globally. However, do we really understand its capabilities and potential? It is time to take a look into how 5G can match the demand generated by Industry 4.0 and drive new processes across businesses.
01 Sep 2020
If you want to understand the challenges & opps cities face in the new normal world, you definitely should give webinar this a watch!
01 Sep 2020
Cities across the globe are harnessing new technologies to improve the quality of life of their residents. In this webinar, we question: Whether the ‘smart city’ concept has finally evolved from buzzword to reality What defines a smart city, and how does a city become “smart” The role and applications of Big Data, IoT, and other Smart City technologies
16 Jul 2020
Market Forecasts...everyone loves them...except for me. In this rant, I will dissect both the current Smart Cities market opportunity and forecasts so you don't have to.
07 Jul 2020
Smart City Rankings are inconsistent, so I decided to create my own. I'm proud to present the Charles Reed Anderson PERFECT Smart City Ranking, or the C.R.A.P. Smart City Ranking for short.
15 Apr 2020
In this podcast, we discuss Darwin’s delivery of Australia’s largest Smart City initiative, the tech being used to tackle Covid-19, and the impact the pandemic will have on Smart Cities
Guest:
Josh Sattler, GM of Innovation, Growth & Development Services, City of Darwin, Australia
Show Notes:
1:25 How did a surfer from the Gold Coast end out running the Smart City operations for Darwin?
2:30 Darwin, while only 130k people, has delivered Australia’s largest Smart City project. What are the types of solutions delivered as part of this initiative?
05:55 Overcoming the data privacy challenges – how to build trust with your citizens
11:10 How has Darwin been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic?
12:50 How can drones, robots & autonomous vehicles be used to help fight the coronavirus? And which ones have you looked at using in Darwin?
16:00 How AI – and facial recognition in particular – is being used to enforce violations against isolation and stay at home orders.
20:00 How AI is being use for contact tracing
- Citizen opt-in: Singapore’s Trace Together
- Government enforced tracking through mobile networks
- Enterprise focused: Vault Intelligence
- China’s QR code system – the medical passport concept
27:40 What impact will coronavirus have on the near-term future of Smart Cities
- Funding: Budget shortfalls
- Impact on technology vendors
- Regulatory impact – setting acceptable use policies around drones, AV and AI
35:30 The press if filled with doom and gloom – tell us something positive that will come out of the coronavirus crisis
14 Apr 2020
In this podcast, Charles talks to Analyse Asia about SparkLabs Connex, a new Singapore-based ecosystem accelerator focusing on IoT, Smart Cities and PropTech. Why is this accelerator different from the others in the market? Listen in to find out.
18 Mar 2020
When you think about Daimler, you most likely think about Mercedes Benz automobiles, but the company is much more than that. Daimler Mobility Services is helping Smart Cities with everything from Autonomous Vehicles to their move to the sharing economy.
In this episode, we speak to David Goh, GM for Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific for Daimler Mobility Services.
Show notes:
1:00 An intro to Daimler Mobility Services
2:35 Daimler Mobility Services has a different target market than your traditional line of businesses – how have you had to adapt your go-to-market to reach this new customer base?
3:30 The role of collaboration – how DMS partners with its traditional competitors (e.g. BMW) to create their offering for the sharing economy
7:00 What role does DMS play in the Smart Cities space?
8:30 The State of Autonomous Vehicles – what is holding the industry back from reaching its potential?
10:00 Which Smart Cities in Asia are leading the way?
11:55 What would have to happen over the next 5 years for the Smart Cities and Urban Mobility markets to become more successful – and how is DMS helping the market reach that outcome?
13:00 So what could go wrong? What could hinder innovation and evolution of the Smart Cities and Urban Mobility markets?
14:20 How can we minimise the risk of a hacked Autonomous Vehicle?
15:40 How has what you have learned about innovation in other roles helped you in your current role with DMS?
16:50 Which cities in Asia do you see driving the most innovation?
19:00 Are there any new solutions you have seen recently that have mad you go “WOW” – and what has failed to live up to expectations?
21:20 Tell us something about yourself we won’t have expected?
22:30 You have lived and worked all over the world – but let’s say you have to settle in one location for the rest of your work career – where would it be?
