Mobile Magazine November 2020 | Page 28

TELECOMS

AI , 5G and the IoT all have the power to radically alter our lives , but in combination , the effects have the potential to be even greater

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With the power to redefine the relationship between the public sector , enterprise and consumer , intelligent connectivity is set to be the trend with the most profound impact on both our economies and daily lives over the coming decade . This month , Mobile World Magazine is taking a closer look at the forces driving this technological convergence , the industries being most heavily affected , and speaking to some of the experts at the forefront of its application .

Global industry and commerce is undergoing a radical transformation . As every element of the modern enterprise , from manufacturing and marketing to procurement and the supply chain becomes increasingly digitalised , the rapid advancement of Industry 4.0 is allowing companies increased visibility , flexibility and resilience across the entire value cycle . In the public and private sectors , the exponential proliferation of Internet of Things ( IoT ) technology , coupled with advances in artificial intelligence ( AI ) and big data processing , all supported by rapid 5G connectivity from the network hub to the edge , is having a transformative
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