Mobile Magazine , where we tell the stories of the telecom industry ’ s leading companies , and explore the trends shaping the market today .

This month ’ s edition explores the future of connectivity , and how the convergence of 5G , the IoT and artificial intelligence is impacting the ways in which we live and work in the modern world . We ’ re also bringing you exclusive interviews with thought leaders from Liberty Global , Cheetah Digital , 9Mobile , Telkom Business , Vodafone Ghana , Vodafone Idea and Smartfren Telecom .

5G , IoT and AI all have the potential to radically transform our societies . Together , however , these three technologies have the potential to do so much more . Our lead story this month takes a look at intelligent connectivity , and the industries that stand to gain the most from this convergence .

We ’ re also talking to Julian Gorman , Head of APAC at the GSMA , about how the organisation is helping guide Asia ’ s telecom industry towards a more connected future .

Connectivity is having a radical influence on the automotive space as well . This month , we speak to IoT and automotive industry experts to find out why auto makers need to stop thinking like Ford and start thinking like Samsung .

Lastly , we ’ re looking at the whole picture , and the ways in which intelligent connectivity is transforming our cities . However , while IoT and 5G are making our cities smarter and safer for the privileged , the smart city revolution risks leaving marginalised and rural communities even further behind .

We ’ re also bringing you our list of the top 10 CEOs leading the telecommunications industry into the next age of interconnection .

If you have a story to tell , email me at h . menear @ bizclikmedia . com to become a part of the conversation .

Harry Menear

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