Summary

With the advent of 5G, private cellular networks are on the hype. 5G has emerged as a multi-connectivity technology, being the right enabler for the digital transformation industries need to embrace. Past experience tells us that there is no single technology to serve all scenarios best and fulfill requirements. A successful strategy must be based on a broader vision, integrating diverse wireless and wired technologies while looking into the private domain as part of a bigger ecosystem. It should also account for high-level operational tools that allow customers to focus on their data, processes, and business. Such vision integrates 5G, WLAN, optical technologies, and data collecting and processing in a multi-site and multi-cloud environment under a common control and management layer.