ISE Magazine, January 2019
I S E I C T S O L U T I O N S E D U C AT I O N 6 Expectations No this is not an Editors Note about New Years resolutions It is about expectations however Specifically what we expect to happen in our segment of the ICT industry in 2019 We asked our readers that very question and chose some of the most interesting responses See page 24 We also asked Nicola Palmer Senior Vice President of Product Development 5G Ecosystems at Verizon a similar question Her responses were inspiring See page 18 In addition our columnists had a thing or two to say about what they expect to happen in 2019 in their areas of expertise What I gleaned from all this incredible input was simple but potent our industry is facing one of the most exciting times in its history With the launch of 5G the Industrial Revolution 40 is right around the corner Nicola said it best and it applies to the entire industry The beauty of how were architecting our network is that its multipurpose Most of the strategies efforts and investments we make are relevant for all our networks whether 4G 5G Fiber or IoT networks like CatM or NB IoT Since 5G is all about reliability and scalability across the wireline and wireless networks its time to really think of them as ONE in 2019 Thats why you need to be diligent about staying up to date on the latest technologies Be passionate about working with your colleagues to do what is right amidst deadlines and deliverables Dont expect others to step up if youre not going to The call to action Renew your professional commitment to today AND expect good things for the future Keep the best and leave the rest Thats the only way our industry our teams and technologies will transform together Happy 2019 Because without all of you doing your best our industry cant deliver on future promises Sharon Vollman Editorial Director svollman@ isemag com @ svollman @ SharonVollman Follow Sharon on Twitter and LinkedIn for further conversation and insights Visit www isemag com contribute for more information on submitting an article to ISE magazine in print digital and online EDITORS NOTE NEXT ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS PRINT Executive Insights With Veronica Bloodworth SVP of Construction and Engineering at AT T Getting Down and DIRTy What Is Municipal Broadband The Devil Is In The Details Network Infrastructure Trends for 2019 Network Tranformation Insights Column by Tom Maguire One Touch Make Ready OTMR Realities Digital Only It May Be Time to Make a BID Public Private Partnerships for the Future Fiber Expert Column Poor Poor Pitiful Me Harness the Power of Spiritual Investments in Your Business
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