{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6112c6ffaae63d001577f9d8/627ace2de0183e0012aae65b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Omdia's Pablo Tomasi: A cautionary tale about private 5G networks","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6112c6ffaae63d001577f9d8/1652215311106-14c68eba474a43e6f11b0a18ef430560.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Omdia Principal Analyst Pablo Tomasi returns to the podcast with an update on the industry's progress in deploying private 5G networks. He explains why there's a land grab for logos and how the rush to identify partners in this space could present new challenges in the future.</p><p><br></p><p>\"You need to ensure your long-term view and the long-term view of your partners is well aligned,\" Tomasi says. \"At the moment, everyone wants an ecosystem and as many partners as they can get, and that could present a bit of a challenge going forward.\"</p><p><br></p><p>In addition, Tomasi shares where service providers and enterprises are finding success in the private network market, and why Verizon chose to partner with&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.lightreading.com/the-edge/verizons-sowmyanarayan-on-how-fwa-supports-edge-computing-private-wireless/d/d-id/775756\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">private-wireless startup Celona</a>&nbsp;as part of its private network strategy.</p><p><br></p><p>Here are just a few things covered in this podcast episode:</p><ul><li>Changes to the competitive landscape for private 5G networks (01:25)</li><li>Identifying experts and partners in a crowded market (03:21)</li><li>Setting realistic expectations for private networks (08:15)</li><li>Service provider case studies for success in the market (11:10)</li><li>Most successful verticals deploying private networks so far (14:23)</li><li>Replicating private network deployments (18:30)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Related stories and links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3681504/1F06D7C6D17D8742FD7B7C0A363A5BF1?partnerref=11Mar2022Omdia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MWC 2022 wrap-up: Exploring key developments and implications</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.lightreading.com/private-networks/omdias-pablo-tomasi-why-2022-wont-be-the-year-of-5g-private-networks/v/d-id/774526\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Omdia's Pablo Tomasi: Why 2022 won't be the year of 5G private networks</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.lightreading.com/private-networks/csps-got-it-all-to-prove-with-private-5g-networks---omdia/d/d-id/774303\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CSPs got it all to prove with private 5G networks – Omdia</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.lightreading.com/newsletter_signup.asp?utm_source=referral&amp;utm_medium=Acast&amp;utm_campaign=Podcast_CTA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sign up today for the Light Reading newsletter.</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Light Reading"}