5G
Julian Gorman , Head of APAC at the GSMA , discusses the ongoing 5G IoT evolution , and how the GSMA is shaping the future of APAC ’ s telecom industry
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The ever-accelerating pace of global digital transformation , driven by Industry 4.0 , is radically changing the modern enterprise landscape . Businesses in every vertical and market are embracing new technologies in order to increase efficiency , add value and avoid disruption . In particular , the ongoing rollout of 5G and internet of things ( IoT ) technology around the world is having a profound impact , delivering powerful business solutions , greater insights into consumer behaviour and revolutionary levels of interconnectedness .
The transformative impact of Industry 4.0 is proving particularly powerful in the APAC telecommunications space . The region is set to lead the world in 5G investment , with more than $ 331bn predicted to be invested in 5G infrastructure deployment between 2020 and 2025 . APAC also leads the world by number of smartphone users . By 2025 , India alone is expected to be home to more than 1trn people regularly using a smartphone .
NOVEMBER 2020