Meet us at CWTEC 2023: The unavoidable complexity of future wireless networks?

Event overview

The introduction of new mobile network generations, new spectrum bands and new antenna technology has added complexity to deployed networks. Work on defining the next generation of mobile networks is underway, is this the time to rethink mobile networks?

Through in-depth technical presentations, CW TEC 2023 will explore the complexity of future wireless networks, with sessions covering:

How complex are current mobile networks?
How do we deal with today’s complexity?
What are the future technologies that are making it simple (or not)?

The day will conclude with a panel introducing insights from adjacent industries such as the energy sector, railway signalling, TV broadcasting – how have they dealt with complexities and improved infrastructure?

You can find more information about this event here.

Hear from us

As part of the agenda, Nick Johnson, Head of UKTIN, will present on “Supply Chain Diversification – is it just another name for complexity?” at 11.45 am.
Economics tells us that monopoly of supply is a bad thing, and in the context of telecoms we seem to be very close to it. Government proposes diversifying the supply chain as a remedy. Industry imagines promoting another large vendor to fill the gap. How can telecoms innovation help the industry meet policy, manage complexity, be affordable, perform well and make common sense all at the same time?

Our speaker

Nick Johnson

Head of UKTIN

Nick was founder and CTO of ip.access, the leading small cell infrastructure business based in Cambridge UK from its inception in 2000 to acquisition by Mavenir in 2020. As well as leading the ip.access product line from GSM to 5G, he chaired the Radio and Physical Layer Working Group in the Small Cell Forum and introduced the world to FAPI – the industry standard software/platform interface for small cells. Nick brings an unequalled commercial experience to the UKTIN and is looking forward to it helping those seeking to exploit and contribute to the unrivalled inventive spirit of the UK, as well as informing the UK Innovation ecosystem into the foreseeable future.