As we focus on the next generation of network communications, we’d be wise to remember what an expensive distraction 5G turned out to be.
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I recall this as if it was yesterday. I entered the conference room to talk about cloud computing and 5G. I gave this type of presentation often a few years ago. The executives were excited about 5G’s potential. I took a deep breath, knowing I had to voice my concerns. “Forgive my candor,” I began, “but the promises surrounding 5G are exaggerated. We’re banking on a technology that hasn’t yet delivered on its hype, and given the current adoption patterns, it may not.”
The room fell silent, disbelief etched across their faces. “David, you’re mistaken,” one executive replied, with a tone of some condescension. “5G is the future of cloud!” Others chimed in, ridiculing my skepticism. Once again, I found myself being the lone dissenter, pushing back on …