Newsletters: 10/24/21

Your guide to mobile ecosystem dynamics

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How mobile ecosystems drive connected impact

Tech and telecom players have a vital role in keeping people connected and keeping business moving. With a big industry convening—#MWC21LA—approaching on October 26, revisit articles and reports that dive deeper on the issues that matter, including:

The rise and role of 5G
Tech trends and disruptive innovation
Connectivity and the Internet of Things
Telcos and cloud computing

Connected world: A broader evolution beyond the 5G revolution

Connected world: An evolution in connectivity beyond the 5G revolution

Connectivity is undergoing evolutionary change in most parts of the world—and, in select areas, a genuine leap into the frontier.

Build momentum

Breaking through the hype: The real-world benefits of 5G connectivity

5G offers a level of connectivity that could transform the shop floor. Here's how leaders use today's technologies to secure supply chains and create value, despite the challenges of deployment.

Listen to the conversation

Critical communications infrastructure and COVID-19: An interview with Ericsson's CEO

Börje Ekholm discusses the impact of the crisis on global telecom networks and the coming 5G transition, as well as the future of work and challenges to the physical and mental health of employees.

Read the interview

The top trends in tech

Which technologies have the most momentum in an accelerating world? We identified the trends that matter most.

Make the most of them

Vital signs: The growing impact of digital health innovation

Digital health solutions have the potential to dramatically improve patient care and slow rising costs. Yet achieving that at scale still has obstacles to overcome.

Overcome challenges

Reliably connecting the workforce of the future (which is now)

The pandemic magnified existing trends and challenges affecting the way workers function. Always-on, cellular-connected devices may now finally break out of their niche.

Consider the paths

Cloud-migration opportunity: Business value grows, but missteps abound

Companies aim to embrace the cloud more fully, but many are already failing to reap the sizable rewards. Outperformers have shown what it takes to overcome the costly hurdles.

Create value

Cloud's trillion-dollar prize is up for grabs

Cloud has immense potential, but most companies are only scratching the surface. Recent research clarifies where the value lies—and how to capture it before competitors do.

Unlock the value

A blueprint for telecom's critical reinvention

The next generation of telcos will be defined by leaders who act now, risking short-term advantages to seize untapped growth with a holistic approach to transformation.

9 crucial levers

A battle plan for telcos' digital-attacker brands

Many operators need to transform themselves to cope with new market conditions but have had difficulty making an organization-wide overhaul. A smart digital-attacker strategy may be the solution.

What does it take?

To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes.

— Curated by Torea Frey, a managing editor in McKinsey Global Publishing based in Seattle

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