GERALDINE KOR

Country Managing Director, Telstra Singapore Staying connected and helping teams remain engaged became more important than ever to help keep businesses online and innovation alive. The shift to remote work was challenging at first, but carving out time for team interactions, and planning regular virtual lunch and learn sessions has definitely helped to keep us going among other things. In a world where digitalization is a must-have, organizations are handling larger volumes of data than ever before. The greater data load requires organizations to tap into 5G to provide the network latency required to keep services online. Digitalization has been a lifeline for critical industries such as financial services and healthcare, helping to keep essential daily transactions going and optimizing manpower and diagnostic capabilities in healthcare institutions during the pandemic. 5G is continuing to evolve, and when paired with other emerging technologies such as AI, big data, and machine learning, it will unlock new capabilities that will transform customer experiences across industries. As digitalization continues to accelerate, 5G will become the foundation for augmented and virtual reality applications, IoT, industrial automation, smarter cities, faster set up of remote sites, and the future of digital organisations.