https://accelleran.com/private-5g/I have attended Network X every year since it began in 2022, following the merger of 5G World, Broadband World Forum, and Telco Cloud. This event brings together experts from both mobile and fixed networks, encouraging collaboration and discussions on key trends like 5G/6G, AI, edge computing, and new monetisation strategies for next-gen networks. While the event initially focused more on the fixed side of telecommunications, this year it has rapidly evolved into an exciting hub for Private 5G deployments and their potential use cases.

The standout theme at Network X 2024 was the growing interest in private 5G networks. I found it easier than ever to discuss Accelleran’s deployments in areas like ports and automotive, as these align with similar deployments happening across the industry. Enterprises across various sectors are increasingly recognising the potential of private 5G to enhance their operations, and the discussions I had at the event reinforced why. Private 5G networks offer significant advantages in operational efficiency, with ultra-low latency and high reliability making them ideal for real-time applications in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. Businesses also benefit from tailored connectivity, which gives them greater control over network performance, security, and scalability to meet their needs.

Disaggregated private 5G networks provide businesses with vendor flexibility, allowing them to choose the best components from different vendors rather than being tied to a single system.  At Accelleran, we’re a major driver disaggregated private 5G in the industry, and the excitement at Network X 2024 underscored how essential this approach is becoming. This flexibility not only reduces both capital and operational costs but also enhances overall cost efficiency.

Systems integrators play a key role in the adoption of disaggregated networks. At Accelleran, we collaborate with systems integrators globally to deliver our private 5G solutions to end customers, integrating IoT devices and other technologies enabled by the high speeds and low latencies private 5G provides to drive true digital transformation for their use case.

Industry Consensus The insights from Network X reflect a broader industry shift toward open, disaggregated architectures. Leading voices, like NTT in their recently published whitepaper, The Future of Mobile Networks, emphasise the benefits of open architectures in cutting costs, improving customer experiences, and reducing dependence on proprietary systems. NTT’s whitepaper highlights that these open architectures allow mobile operators to diversify their supply chains, unlocking new opportunities for competition and innovation.

 The growing momentum behind disaggregated private 5G is clear, and the innovations and ideas shared at Network X Paris 2024 highlight a key takeaway: the future of telecom is built on collaboration, openness, and flexibility.