A look at the evolution of communications networks shows that higher performance and lower costs are two key drivers. In response to a question from the GSM Association about what will be the focus of the industry's network transformation from 2023 onwards, the most common response from operators was "sustainability".
Energy costs are still a significant part of operating expenses, and there are potential opportunities for operators and partners to cut costs and improve margins. With the inevitable increase in traffic due to the rapid development of 5G, the question of how to build the entire ecosystem of the communications industry more efficiently, cost-effectively, and sustainably has become an important concern for the industry, not only as an integral part of the industry's value proposition, but also as a business opportunity and an environmental requirement.