With the exponential increase in endpoints, connected devices, multiple use-cases, and expected bandwidth requirements, IP networks supporting 5G must evolve, and now. In this episode, Omdia’s Sterling Perrin and Ciena’s Rafael Francis discuss the differences between 5G and previous generations of mobile network technology. They explore the many benefits and challenges associated with network slicing—and the new categories of use-cases, applications, and differentiated revenue streams it will enable.
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