Jason Inskeep, Director 5G Center of Excellence, AT&T Business

In this podcast episode of Conversations with Dez, Jason Inskeep, the Director 5G Centre of Excellence at AT&T Business, discusses the challenges and opportunities that businesses face when leveraging mobility solutions, particularly in the context of the events of 2020 and the shift to remote work and support for frontline workers in healthcare and retail.

Adapting to Change

The year 2020 brought about a significant shift in the way businesses operate, with a sudden transition to remote work and a heightened need for mobility solutions to support frontline workers. This shift presented both challenges and opportunities for organisations looking to leverage mobility solutions to gain a business benefit.

The Impact of Remote Access and Bring Your Own Device

One of the key challenges that businesses faced in the wake of the events of 2020 was the need to adapt to remote work and support a bring your own device (BYOD) environment. This presented challenges in the following areas:

• Remote access and connectivity for employees working from home
• Security concerns related to the use of personal devices for work purposes
• The need for robust endpoint security to protect sensitive data

Legacy Technology and the Shift to 5G

Another challenge that organisations faced was the need to address legacy technology infrastructure, particularly in the transition from 2G and 3G to more advanced technologies such as 5G. This transition presented challenges in terms of:

• Managing the transition from legacy infrastructure to more advanced mobile technologies
• Ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with existing systems and devices
• Addressing the security implications of the shift to more advanced mobile technologies

Opportunities for Business Benefit

In the latest chunk of the transcript, Jason Inskeep, Director of the 5G Centre of Excellence at AT&T Business, shares valuable insights into the opportunities for leveraging mobility solutions. He discusses the potential for improved operational efficiency and cost savings through the adoption of mobility solutions, as well as the ability to support remote work and enable employees to stay connected and productive from any location.

He also emphasises the potential for leveraging advanced mobile technologies such as 5G to enhance connectivity and support innovative applications and services. Additionally, he highlights the importance of addressing the challenges and embracing the opportunities in an increasingly mobile and connected world.

Summing Up

While the events of 2020 brought about significant challenges for businesses in leveraging mobility solutions, they also presented opportunities for innovation and growth. By addressing the challenges and embracing the opportunities, organisations can position themselves for success in an increasingly mobile and connected world.

For more insights and expert perspectives on leveraging mobility solutions, stay tuned for our next blog post featuring Jason Inskipp, Director of the 5G Centre of Excellence at AT&T Business.