“ WM5G offers the opportunity to deliver innovation that makes a real difference to people , businesses and public services on a grand scale ”
leadership , is building testbeds for health , industry and mobility 5G applications . The region is already emerging as one of the UK ’ s richest 5G and technology innovation environments . West Midlands 5G has itself driven innovative 5G applications from remote 5G ultrasounds to a series of trials that embed 5G technology in railway trains throughout the region .
While it ’ s easy to get caught up in the hype surrounding the technology , Franks takes a very grounded approach to 5G , saying that the technology needs to be as simple as possible if people are to immediately grasp its potential and embrace the possibilities . “ It ’ s crucial that leaders think about the change management and process re-engineering that ’ s needed , particularly when humans are involved ,” he stressed in a recent interview . Training is essential , and Franks is also a driver of education and skill development opportunities through a 5G testbed youth engagement program he ran earlier this year . The project , he said , “ is an opportunity for them to bring their ideas to life and utilise 5G technology to improve the lives of those within their communities .”
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