Forthcoming 5G networks will bring many benefits to service providers and consumers, with exponential increases in bandwidth and massive throughput, along with advancements in vertical industries and new entrants - just a few of the myriad possibilities of these next-generation networks.

Read more: Nokia to play key role in T-Mobile's 5G nationwide network plans

Industrial manufacturers must begin to digitize their operations, products and services now to make the most of the Industrial Internet of Things, analytics, AI and other "Industry X.0" technologies, according to a new book, Industry X.0 - Realizing Digital Value in Industrial Sectors, from Accenture, written by Eric Schaeffer.

Read more: New book from Accenture details how industrial businesses can master digitization

Today there are more than 250 smart cities projects in progress globally, according to Navigant Research, and that number is expected to increase significantly over the next several years. CommScope, a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, became a Lead Partner of the Smart Cities Council to help transform cities and support the growth of digital technology and intelligent solutions.

Read more: CommScope joins smart cities council as lead partner

InfiNet Wireless, the global leader in fixed broadband wireless solutions for mobile operators, internet service providers, video surveillance and public safety solutions, recently held its 8th International Partners Conference in sunny Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Read more: InfiNet Wireless 8th International Partner Conference highlights success of growing team

Mahindra Comviva, the global leader in providing mobility solutions, announced the launch of MobiLytix Centralized Communication Manager, a unified, intelligent and analytically driven communication platform that help operators to manage real time life cycle triggers and ensure their engagement with their customer is relevant, holistic and multi- channel.

Read more: Mahindra Comviva launches MobiLytx Centralized Communication Manager to improve customer...

Avaya introduced an innovative framework to help enterprises deal with the security and efficiency challenges arising as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and digital transformation push compute functions out to the edge of the network. The Avaya framework for the Everywhere Data Center addresses these challenges, introducing the Avaya Pivot operating platform and the Avaya Arc orchestration engine. Avaya also announced the Avaya VSP 8600, a modular Ethernet switch specifically designed to complement the unique capabilities of Avaya Pivot and Avaya Arc.

Read more: Avaya introduces a secure, efficient framework for the Everywhere Data Center

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