This post was originally published on Network Computing
There is no doubt that telecoms and connectivity are a vital part of modern civilization. And every country wants to be a leader in the rollout of new innovative technologies that form society’s digital backbone.
Yet, despite telecoms being an increasingly complex global industry that overlaps with many adjacent sectors, innovation has historically been viewed as a national rather than international priority. Even today, we are missing a key opportunity for joined-up thinking and collaboration between international players that has the potential to ultimately drive sector growth and benefit all nations involved.
There is a clear call to action for nations and international telco players – such as the United Kingdom and the United States – to make collective gains by searching out global partners to collaborate with on challenges in their markets. As technology continues to advance and accelerate, it’s vital for companies to make sure they are working with suitable international partners to help them remain competitive across a crowded market.
Leveraging the U.K.’s strengths in academia
Leveraging the results driven by global innovation can help scale the telecoms sector both on an international level and across home markets. For the U.S., one route to collaboration is utilizing the U.K.’s thriving academic
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