Network X wraps: 4G has nothing on 5G for sustainability

The need for more sustainability in network operations, and service providers' ongoing challenge to emulate hyperscalers were among the hot topics discussed at Network X.

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Kelsey Ziser, Tereza Krásováand 1 more

October 31, 2023

At a Glance

Sustainability strategies from Orange and why 5G is more efficient than 4G (00:16)
Challenges in the move from telco to tech co (03:06)
Service providers resistant to going all in on public cloud (04:20)

PARIS – Network X – As last week's event came to a close, Light Reading editors reflected on the top themes and trends discussed at Network X 2023. The need for more sustainability in network operations, and service providers' ongoing challenge to emulate hyperscalers were among the hot topics examined at the show.

The editors also discussed why 5G is more efficient than 4G and what's still troubling telcos about the public cloud.

For a lightly edited transcript of this conversation, please click the caption button in the video toolbar.

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About the Author(s)

Kelsey Ziser

Kelsey Ziser

Senior Editor, Light Reading

Kelsey is a senior editor at Light Reading, co-host of the Light Reading podcast, and host of the "What's the story?" podcast.

Her interest in the telecom world started with a PR position at Connect2 Communications, which led to a communications role at the FREEDM Systems Center, a smart grid research lab at N.C. State University. There, she orchestrated their webinar program across college campuses and covered research projects such as the center's smart solid-state transformer.

Kelsey enjoys reading four (or 12) books at once, watching movies about space travel, crafting and (hoarding) houseplants.

Kelsey is based in Raleigh, N.C.

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Tereza Krásová

Tereza Krásová

Associate Editor, Light Reading

Associate Editor, Light Reading

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Pierre Landriau

Pierre Landriau

Video Producer and BBQ Expert, Light Reading

Pierre Landriau, a.k.a. "Le French Producer Extraordinaire," knows his way around B2B video marketing after working at three major UK publishing companies: Haymarket, UBM and now Informa. Pierre edits and produces all of Light Reading's podcasts, maintains that he's listed on IMBD, and claims he once wormed his way into MTV for a day or two.

Pierre is based in London and can be reached at [email protected].

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