What Is a Private 5G Network and Why Enterprises Need One

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Private networks are not a brand new concept in mobile communications, but private 5G carries a special significance for the industry. Private 5G networks are transforming how enterprises operate by delivering guaranteed performance that public networks simply cannot match. From Brussels Airport flying safety drones beyond visual line of sight with pilots 100 kilometres away, […]

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How Network APIs Could Unlock $300 Billion in 5G Revenue: The Strategic Framework Every Operator Needs

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Executive Summary The telecommunications industry faces a critical moment: massive 5G investment with limited revenue returns. Network APIs represent the breakthrough opportunity to transform this challenge into the industry’s most significant platform business model since mobile connectivity itself. Research by McKinsey and GSMA indicates that exposing network capabilities through standardised APIs could unlock an additional $300

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The AI Paradox in Telecom: How Automation Is Making Strategic Thinking More Valuable

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The telecommunications industry is experiencing unprecedented automation. From Self-Organising Networks (SON) reducing manual interventions to AI-powered predictive maintenance preventing equipment failures, operators are successfully automating complex technical operations that once required constant human oversight. Yet this automation surge is creating an unexpected challenge. The more standardised processes become automated, the harder it becomes for operators

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Why 5G Business Cases Fail: The $275 Billion ROI Challenge Every Telecom Executive Faces

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The telecommunications industry has made unprecedented investments in 5G network infrastructure. In the US alone, cumulative investment has reached $275 billion, according to industry body CTIA. Globally, 5G infrastructure spending in 2024 hit $34.23 billion, while China plans to invest $184 billion by 2025. Yet despite this massive capital deployment, customer adoption remains measured, with 5G accounting for

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Is IoT the Business Case for 5G – or Just One Part of the Puzzle?

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If you follow the telecommunications industry or consider yourself technology-aware, you’re likely familiar with the Internet of Things (IoT) use cases enabled by 5G NR (New Radio) technology. While IoT isn’t new to the telecommunications industry, 5G has the capability to elevate it to the next level in terms of use cases and resulting business

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From Small Cell to Strategy: How Engineers Can Build Compelling Business Cases for Network Investments

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When engineers propose small cell or femtocell solutions to the business, the technical thinking is typically spot-on, but the business impact often doesn’t resonate with the investment board. This isn’t because the technology is flawed, but because the presentation naturally focuses on the technical solution rather than framing the underlying business problem first. In this

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Why Engineers Struggle with Business Cases – And How to Fix It

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Creating business cases isn’t just a finance job anymore. If you’re an engineer moving closer to product roles or collaborating with product and strategy teams, you’ll quickly realize that your ability to contribute to business cases will either unlock your influence or hold you back. I’ve lived both sides of the story. I started in

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EN-DC Coverage and Range: How 4G and 5G Dual Connectivity Really Works

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If you’ve been following the rollout of 5G technology, you may already be familiar with terms like 5G NSA (Non-Standalone) and SA (Standalone). In the context of 5G NSA, if you’ve explored the topic further, you may also have come across the term EN-DC (E-UTRA-NR Dual Connectivity), which refers to a specific type of dual connectivity where your phone connects to

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5G for Enterprises: Why Mobile Operators Must Rethink Vendor Strategies

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5G for Enterprises: Why Mobile Operators Must Rethink Vendor Strategies 5G for Enterprises: Why Mobile Operators Must Rethink Vendor Strategies If you’re a mobile network operator or someone working at a mobile operator, you’re likely sourcing your network equipment from a small group of vendors based on the same 3GPP standards as other operators. These

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Product vs. Project Manager Business Cases: What You’re Missing

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Product vs. Project Manager Business Cases: What You’re Missing | Commsbrief Product vs. Project Manager Business Cases: What You’re Missing In many large telecom, IT, and similar organisations, business cases are one of the key deliverables that both product and project management teams discuss frequently—especially in B2B contexts. You’ve probably heard statements like, “I’m not

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