5G IA
104 technologies . But if you look at the difference it makes to apply advanced communication technologies , like 5G , in terms of things like improving the process from the point of sales , through to manufacturing , to delivery , the potential advantage is huge in terms of money saved . The reality is , if you don ’ t move to that technology , there is a danger you will no longer be competitive . Too often the current culture and mindset is focused on the financial report for the next quarter or the quarter after that . This short termism means it ’ s often very difficult to see the medium-term picture and the huge advantages .”
This is where Dr . Willcock believes that the investment made by 5G IA demonstrates the advantages of applying future looking technologies and investing in digitalisation . “ the 5G PPP projects gives a chance for organisations to actually look beyond short-term goals , and actually see the bigger picture , and hopefully then that will enable the mindset in those companies to be more open , to invest in more advanced technologies and gain competitive advantage ”.
“ One of the things we concentrate on and the initial reason for the creation of the association was to run the 5G public private partnership ( PPP )”
— Colin Willcock , Chairman of the Board , 5G IA
NOVEMBER 2020