Five years after the launch of the first commercial 5G networks, they now account for roughly one in three mobile device connections in North America – but enterprise adoption is just getting started. From robotics communication in manufacturing to ensuring reliable connectivity for emergency services, private 5G networks have a ton of potential across a wide variety of sectors.

To discuss the future of 5G, its transformative potential, and key considerations for enterprise adoption, SDxCentral contributor Jeff Vance is joined here by Jeff Pittman, Head of Enterprise Market Unit, Mobile Networks, Nokia. Jeff’s telecommunications experience with Nokia spans almost three decades, combining sales strategy, customer engagement, and product development. His prior experience as a full-time police officer and reserve deputy have given him a firsthand perspective on how crucial connectivity is for public safety and mission critical network customers.In the discussion, Vance and Pittman also touch on the following, among other topics:

• What the growth trajectory for private 5G networks are over the next five years – and why we’re at an inflection point in enterprise adoption.
• What sectors are currently adopting 5G faster, and what these networks help them achieve.
• How 5G RedCap compares to LTE and narrow-band IoT for industrial sensors, security, smart grids, and wearables for workers.
• How commercial 5G networks compare to private 5G networks in terms of data management and security.
• What factors influence enterprise 5G adoption, and what companies should consider when thinking about a network upgrade.

We hope you enjoy this lively discussion about the enterprise adoption of 5G technology.