ALTEN - Information and Communication Technology - 5G - Digitalization

Sectors

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

The broad integration of 5G technology is opening up fresh possibilities across industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. Certain businesses are strategically leveraging spectrum services to refine their business models, making substantial investments in both fiber optics and 5G.

The ICT sector should actively bolster information network infrastructure, particularly 5G, and consistently introduce cost-effective digital solutions for enterprises, propelling advancements in the foundational capabilities of the manufacturing domain.

Market Trends and
Challenges

Very High Speed Network ▶

Digital Service ▶

Internet of Things ▶

Very High Speed Network

The explosion of connected things, the generalization of 4K television, the boom in video on mobile phones, and the digital transformation that is occurring in all sectors of activity (e.g., cloud computing, e-health, etc.) make deployment of the very high-speed infrastructure (FTTH, 5G, etc.) essential to support the development of the digital economy.

Challenges

Meet the deadline requirements set by the authorities and pool investments in networks

Improve the quality of services

Prepare new economic models

Digital Service

Operators want to capture part of the value of the content and services delivered on their networks. This strategic diversification aims to generate new revenues and improve the customer experience.

Challenges

Enhancing infrastructure

Repositioning oneself in the value chain against GAFAs

Diversify business lines (e.g. content production, banking, etc.)

Internet of Things

Thanks to connected things (IoT – Internet of Things), the Telecoms industry is given the opportunity to deploy services and applications in new sectors (transport, energy, production, etc.): data monetization, industry 4.0, connected vehicle and autonomous driving, etc.

Challenges

Develop new uses for IoT

Valorize the data collected

Guarantee the protection of data from IoT

Now and Future: Career Development Analysis of R&D Personnel in China ICT Industry

The digital economy is playing an increasingly important role in China's economic growth. Digital technologies represented by the Internet, cloud computing, big data and artificial intelligence have developed rapidly in recent years, providing a huge impetus for the deep integration of the ICT industry with traditional industries.
What is most lacking in the market today is innovative digital R&D talent with a complex industry background and high skill levels. This is also the challenge for traditional ICT R&D talents.