In order for network slicing to deliver on its promise as an effective tool to generate new revenues and profitability, new business models must match the dynamic technical and operational changes that it brings. Significant progress is being made in demonstrations and trials, as highlighted in this report and the accompanying RCR Wireless Webinar with Strategy Analytics, InterDigital and BT, yet more remains to be done.

What should operators and vendors do in 2018 to prepare for network slicing as they move toward commercial 5G deployments?

Strategy Analytics and thought leaders from InterDigital, Intel and operator participant BT outline a call to action to advance dynamic E2E 5G network slicing and ensure it delivers on the promise of 5G.

Network Slicing the Key that Unlocks 5G Revenue Potential - Where 5G Meets SDN / NFV

End-to-end network slicing holds promise as the key to unlocking new business opportunities with 5G to drive revenue growth. So exactly how will service providers benefit from slicing? And how can they overcome technical challenges?

This webinar, developed by Strategy Analytics, showcases where business issues meet technical topics to help service providers uncover the opportunities and deliver on the promise of 5G with network slicing. Key topics explored include:
- What should operators and vendors do in 2017-2018 to prepare for 5G end-to-end (E2E) network slicing?
- What use cases, ecosystem players and business models can drive new revenues with network slicing?
- What business benefits beyond revenue growth can operators achieve with slicing?
- What are the right KPIs for measuring and guaranteeing network slices?
- Is network slicing essential for SDN enabled services?
- What is needed to make E2E slicing a reality? And where are the gaps?

In addition, Strategy Analytics highlights early examples of software defined network (SDN) enabled slices for SD-WAN QoS and Security, as well as leading vendor and service provider activities to date.

The webinar aims to cut through the hype and to provide a set of recommendations for service providers and their vendors. It focuses on near-to-mid-term activities to position players to maximize both near and longer term 5G opportunities.

Presenters:
- Susan Welsh de Grimaldo, Director, Strategy Analytics
- Sue Rudd, Director Service Provider Analysis, Strategy Analytics
- Maria Cuevas, Head of Mobile Core Network Research, BT
- Akbar Rahman, Senior Principal Engineer, InterDigital

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Network Slicing the Key that Unlocks 5G Revenue Potential - Where 5G Meets SDN / NFV

Network Slicing the Key that Unlocks 5G Revenue Potential - Where 5G Meets SDN / NFV