Ookla® recently participated in the Digital Transformation Leaders’ CxO Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 22nd and 23rd, 2023. At the summit, leaders from multiple mobile network operators, governments, industries, and ecosystem players gathered to discuss commercial strategies, technological advancements, and industry promotion policies. The aim was to accelerate sector-wide intelligent digital transformation in the 5G era by addressing opportunities and challenges. Key Takeaways Adopting digital transformation is crucial to compete in the 5G era. Digital transformation is essential for industry players to stay competitive in the digital age. Despite challenges, the potential benefits, like better efficiency, improved customer experiences, and innovation opportunities, make it crucial for industries to undertake. A collaborative effort is necessary for Open RAN’s success. Despite the global momentum of Open RAN, challenges stemming from interoperability issues among hardware and software stacks pose significant hurdles, demanding a collaborative effort within the telecom industry to ensure the success of this transformative technology. Complementing terrestrial networks with Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) is crucial for global connectivity. Combining both networks’ strengths creates a more robust communication infrastructure that enhances connectivity, reliability, and coverage. 5G is an integral element of any country’s digital transformation strategy Mobile connectivity stands as […]