A strategic C-suite playbook for navigating the 5G world

The success of 5G not only hinges on technology, but also a shift in company culture.

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Weekly Digest   Issue #29         A strategic C-suite playbook for navigating the 5G world   The success of 5G not only hinges on technology but also a shift in company culture. Telecom companies must evolve beyond slow-moving, hierarchical mindsets to embrace rapid experimentation, co-creation and agile development. What new cultures will 5G engender and what security implications will arise?   DOWNLOAD REPORT →

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