Innovation Exchange
Advanced wireless connectivity such as 5G offers exciting, real-world benefits but the market is still undeveloped.
The advanced wireless connectivity market is dynamic and rapidly changing. While some technologies hold great promise, to businesses, their practical value remains uncertain. Navigating the complex market can be challenging, and businesses often don’t know how and where to buy. Advanced wireless suppliers also grapple with uncertain levels of demand and encounter obstacles in effectively engaging with customers. And even if these hurdles are overcome, there can still be challenges dealing with multiple local authorities to rollout solutions in different geographies.
Advanced wireless connectivity such as 5G offers exciting, real-world benefits but the market is still undeveloped. ECH is focused on bridging together businesses, suppliers and government to address these problems, in what we like to call our Innovation Exchange. In simple terms, we help to support, inform and connect. We advise, guide and even offer funding to both sides of the ecosystem – enabling telcos and infrastructure providers to work with businesses more efficiently and effectively, and ensuring local businesses can confidently procure 5G services, and realise the potential of advanced connectivity.
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Businesses
Whether you’re a start-up or a bigger player, the chances are you’ve heard of advanced wireless like 5G but understanding what it offers and how to procure it can be unclear. We’re here to inform and connect you to a thriving marketplace, guiding you on a journey to greater productivity, improved efficiencies and new revenue streams.
Suppliers
Private 5G networks offer strong revenue opportunities, but they’re also complex to sell, involving precise understanding requirements and often partnering with other suppliers. And that’s before you started to think about getting approval to deploy infrastructure. We’re here to unlock the marketplace for private 5G networks across our region, pointing you to new business opportunities and offering full local authority support for roll outs.
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Our partners
Collaborating for impact: Co-ordinated by Oxfordshire County Council, ECH is a partnership of nine councils in the heartland region. Together, we’re uncovering the benefits advanced wireless connectivity can bring.
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