Radar, October 2019
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This edition of the Radar comes as we look towards MWC 2019 Los Angeles. Industry leaders from across the mobile ecosystem will gather on the West Coast to showcase and exchange ideas to support the successful digital transformation of the industry. In this edition, we put AI – one of the key pillars of intelligent connectivity – under the microscope.
In this quarter, we explore how the notion of openness is pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in AI, as well as how the concept is potentially failing in the area of equality. We look at possible solutions to this problem and consider whether more radical approaches will lead to a broader democratisation of AI and machine learning.
Following this, we study how network automation is fast becoming a long-term strategic priority for mobile network operators, which will allow operators to transition to a more customer-centric position, supported by new innovative solutions and tailored offerings.
The next topic examines the structural change that operators will undergo because of virtualisation, AI and automation. We identify the sharp increase in demand there will be for technological expertise as operators transform into software-driven organisations and analyse the potential of reskilling to meet this demand.
In our infographic we lift the lid on explainable AI, taking a look at how it presents a solution to the inherent ‘black box’ nature of many AI solutions.
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Radar, October 2019
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Radar, October 2019
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