MWC 2024: More than AI and APIs

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STL Partners’ Research team present their observations from and analysis of the biggest mobile industry event of the year. There was a lot of buzz around AI and API but behind the tech jargon, we saw evidence that our industry continues to morph to become more open and customer-focused.

Description

Format: PDF filePages: 39 pagesAuthor: STL Partners research teamPublication Date: March 2024

Table of Contents

  • Executive Summary
  • Strategic themes
    • AI
    • 6G
    • Regulation in Europe
  • Internal transformation and innovation
    • Key themes
    • Key themes and announcements for upskilling
    • Key themes and announcements for collaborative innovation
    • Key takeaways
  • Consumer
    • Notable absences
    • Key themes
    • Key announcements
    • What caught our eye
    • Key takeaways
  • Enterprise
    • Key themes
    • Key announcements
    • What caught our eye
    • Key takeaways
  • Network innovation
    • Key themes
    • Key announcements
    • What caught our eye
    • Notable absences
    • Key takeaways
  • Private networks
    • Key themes
    • Key announcements
    • What caught our eye
    • Notable absences
    • Key takeaways
  • Edge computing
    • Key themes
    • Key announcements
    • Key takeaways
  • Sustainability
    • Key themes and announcements
    • Notable absences
    • Key takeaways
  • Bonus section: The weird and wonderful

Table of Figures

  • Figure 1: Four big European telcos uniting to state: “Europe needs a new deal”
  • Figure 2: Talent Arena was a new dedicated space to engage talent
  • Figure 3: Alipay and KDDI are seeking telco partners to bring new services to market
  • Figure 4: Demo of holographic communication by Telefónica and Matsuko
  • Figure 5: JazzCash presents its financial services strategy
  • Figure 6: Real estate given to network APIs at selected operators’ stands
  • Figure 7: Accelerating AI benefits for open vRAN at Intel’s booth
  • Figure 8: AVA autonomous slice monetisation demo in Nokia’s private arena
  • Figure 9: Edge-powered gaming at Telefónica’s booth
  • Figure 10: Iceotope’s KUL RAN (2U) solution at Vodafone’s booth
  • Figure 11: George Glanville stroking a virtual dog using Docomo’s FEEL TECH
  • Figure 12: Vertical take-off flying cars in the not too distant future?
  • Figure 13: Science bringing us conductive possibilities for new experiences
  • Figure 14: Transmitting the taste experience of a six-year-old at NTT Docomo
  • Figure 15: Checking the time – or your messages – with the matchbox-sized AI pin
  • Figure 16: Cortical Labs’ functioning computer powered by living human neurons
  • Figure 17: Sustainable forward thinking around how to manage data demands

 

Technologies and industry terms referenced include: 5G, 5G SA, 6G, AI, AI-RAN Alliance, APIs, AR, AWS, B2B2C, cloud RAN, Dell, Deutsche Telekom, edge computing, Ericsson, Fujitsu, gaming, Generative AI, GSMA, GSMA open gateway, Hyperscalers, Iceotope, Intel, KDDI, LLMs, Marvell, microsoft, MTN, mwc, network APIs, network edge, network innovation, Nokia, O-RAN, open RAN, Orange, private networks, regulation, SAP, Singtel, SK Telecom, sustainability, Telefonica, TELUS, transformation, Upskilling, Verizon, Vodafone, vRAN, XR