A FUTURE POWERED BY 5G
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“ The APAC region stretches from Afghanistan to the Pacific . It ’ s a highly diverse portfolio of nations , all at different stages of their digital transformation journey ”
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— Julian Gorman , Head of APAC , GSMA
Julian Gorman , Head of APAC for the GSMA . As the Head of the GSMA ’ s APAC operations , Gorman explains that his role is to make the resources and expertise of the organisation more readily accessible to its members . “ We ’ re here to make sure their voices are heard , both within the industry and ecosystem ,” he explains . Through its partner programs and events , the GSMA is driving IoT and 5G investment across APAC . This month , Mobile World Magazine sat down with Gorman to explore the ongoing role the GSMA is playing in shaping the future of the region ’ s telecommunications technology ambitions .
A FUTURE POWERED BY 5G
“ As more of the world adopts 5G , the GSMA ’ s role to support the use of mobile technology and ensure that it is deployed efficiently and effectively in support of the inclusive digital transformation of individual lives and society is even more important than ever ,” says Gorman . According to the GSMA ’ s own research , by 2025 , approximately 1.1bn people ( 23 % of
NOVEMBER 2020