Thursday, November 19th, 2020

10:30am EST

“The Use of 5G Private Networks”

This webinar will present various case studies of how private 5G networks operate. The webinar will feature two panels, one which will focus on exploring the infrastructure changes that 5G will bring about when a firm needs to access lots of computing and storage at the edge of their cloud network or on-premises. It will discuss the role of infrastructure firms in providing key changes in 5G infrastructure. It will also consider how 5G private network infrastructure will improve when 5G standards support more industry-focused Internet of Things. Finally, the panel will consider how 5G private network infrastructure helps to bridge  Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT). 

The second panel will focus on specific examples of 5G Private Networks and explores the changes in plant operations once new infrastructure is in place. It will examine the benefits of bringing Real-Time Analytics to Production and advances in optimizing Equipment Efficiency. It will also consider how 5G Private Networks alter how goods are produced and helps firms move to new business models.

More details, including registration and speakers will be available soon.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2020

“The Impact of Auctions on Wireless Market Dynamics”

10:30am EST

Registration Information: TBD

The webinar will provide an empirical analysis of the impact of auctions on market dynamics.  Speakers will address European experience in 4G – there, low band auctions have allowed larger incumbents to win more spectrum and increase market shares, but the same is not true for higher band auctions for capacity spectrum.  The webinar will also discuss how package bidding appears to facilitate increased ex post concentration of spectrum holdings.  The impact of concentration in spectrum markets and retail markets on investment will also be discussed. Finally, the webinar will address the extent to which government intervention can be effective to ensure competition

More details, including registration and speakers will be available soon.

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