5G and Beyond Vertical Industries Questionnaire

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Q1 Please state your Sector*:

(e.g., automotive, transportation, industry, healthcare, energy, construction, agriculture, media, gaming, …etc.)

Q2 What is the uptake of 5G solutions in your sector?

Fully deployed and widely used (over 80% of operations rely on 5G)Partially deployed in specific use cases (30%-80% adoption)In pilot/testing phase (10%-30% adoption)Under evaluation but no deployments yet (Less than 10%)No current plans for 5G adoption (0% adoption)Other (please specify)

Q3 What are some best practices (successful examples) from your sector in relation to 5G? (Provide specific examples for all that apply where possible)

Q3a Enhanced mobile broadband (e.g., ultra-fast connectivity for employees/customers)

Q3b Industrial automation and IoT integration (e.g., robotics, predictive maintenance, smart factories)

Q3c Smart infrastructure and real-time monitoring (e.g., connected utilities, smart grids, remote asset management)

Q3d Edge computing and AI-driven applications (e.g., real-time video analytics, smart traffic management)

Q3e) Private 5G networks for secure operations (e.g., dedicated enterprise networks for hospitals, airports, manufacturing)

Q3f Other relevant use cases (please specify):

Q4 What are the main barriers to 5G adoption in your sector? (Select up to three)

High deployment costs (CAPEX & OPEX concerns)Lack of clear ROI/business case (uncertainty about financial benefits)Regulatory or compliance constraints (e.g., sector-specific regulations, data sovereignty)Technical integration challenges with existing infrastructure (legacy systems not compatible)Limited availability of 5G-ready devices/systems (devices, modules, or equipment not yet 5G-enabled)Cybersecurity concerns (risks related to data privacy, network vulnerabilities)Lack of skilled workforce to implement 5G solutions (shortage of expertise in deployment, management)Limited or costly access to spectrum (challenges in acquiring/licensing suitable spectrum)Existing WiFi and/or wired networking solutions are “good enough” for our current needs - (e.g., WiFi 6/6E/7, fiber, Ethernet, or other wired technologies provide sufficient performance)Other (please specify)

Q5 Which Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the most important for your sector? (Select the most relevant)

Ultra-high-speed connectivity for data-intensive applicationsLow-latency, high-reliability connections for critical applicationsHigh-density device supportA mix of the above depending on the use caseOther (please specify)

Q6) Do you have specific requirements that 5G cannot support? (Specify where needed all cases that apply)

Q6a Coverage limitations (e.g., rural/remote areas, underground, deep indoor environments)

Please specify the affected locations/use cases:

Q6b Latency constraints (e.g., current 5G URLLC does not meet real-time processing needs)

Required latency threshold (ms):

Q6c Reliability concerns (e.g., failure tolerance in mission-critical applications)

Required reliability (% uptime):

Q6d Spectrum availability and interference issues (e.g., not enough dedicated spectrum, congestion in shared bands)

Please specify the challenges:

Q6e Security and privacy limitations (e.g., concerns over encryption, data sovereignty, or resilience against cyberattacks)

Specific security concerns:

Q6f Energy efficiency challenges (e.g., power consumption too high for battery-operated devices or sustainability goals)

Target energy savings (if applicable):

Q6g Device ecosystem limitations (e.g., lack of 5G-compatible sensors, machines, or industrial equipment)

Specific devices missing 5G support:

Q6h) Cost concerns (e.g., high cost of 5G deployment, OPEX/CAPEX constraints)

Budget impact (if measurable):

Q6i Integration with existing infrastructure (e.g., legacy networks, proprietary systems that do not support 5G)

Main integration challenge:

Q6j Other unmet requirements (please specify):

Description:

Q6k No Barriers, 5G meets all our current needs

Comments?

Q7 What are your expectations from 6G? (Select up to three)

Higher speeds (e.g., Tbps data rates)Ultra-low latency (sub-millisecond)AI-driven network management and optimizationQuantum and secure communicationsAdvanced sensing and positioning capabilities (centimeter-level accuracy)Sustainable and energy-efficient networks (50%+ reduction in power consumption)Coverage extension, including Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) communications (e.g., satellite, HAPS, UAV-based connectivity)Other (please specify)

Q8 Are you interested in cloud/edge solutions? What describes your situation best?

Yes, we have clear expectations what we can get from cloud/edge solutionsYes, we are interested to hear what benefits cloud/edge may deliverNo, we have not identified any benefits of cloud/edge solutionsNo, we have tried but failed to make use of cloud/edge solutionsOther (please specify)

Q9 What kind of cloud or edge solution would you consider most? (select one or more)

Hyperscaler cloudLocal cloud providerEdge/cloud providerPrivate Enterprise cloud (on-premises)Other (please specify)

Q10 What are the main benefits you expect from your favorite cloud/edge solution?

Lower total cost of ownership from outsourcingControl over data locationLower latency by processing in the edge (<10 ms)Compliance with data regulationDynamic workload distribution across cloud, edge, and on-prem environmentsOther (please specify)

Q11 What are your expectations from network programmable solutions / cloud programmable solutions? (Select all that apply)

Greater flexibility in network management (e.g. greater QoS awareness and control)Cost savings through virtualization and automation (20-50% cost reduction)Improved scalability for your operationsOther (please specify)

Q12 What are your expectations from edge/cloud capabilities? (Select all that apply)

Flexibility and greater accessibility in application load management (Dynamic workload distribution across cloud, edge, and on-prem environments)More efficient edge computing capabilities (<10ms data processing at the edge)Better data security and compliance featuresControl over data location (Ability to store/process data in specific geographic regions)Compliance with data regulation (Ensuring adherence to industry-specific or national regulations)Other (please specify)

Q13) What is the typical upgrade cycle for your industry’s communication infrastructure?

Every 1–2 years (fast adoption of new tech)Every 3–5 years (moderate upgrade cycle)Every 6–10 years (slow but steady evolution)More than 10 years (long-term infrastructure investments)Other (please specify)