This paper explores these challenges that telcos face in delivering 5G to consumers and businesses over the coming years.

But more importantly, it outlines new operating and resourcing models which will be required for telcos to successfully develop, launch and maintain 5G networks and services.

This transformation needs to focus primarily on the Network Operating Center (NOC), the most intrinsic part of any telecoms network. The NOC is the engine room and knowledge center for every service provider, responsible for monitoring the entire infrastructure of the network, from customer-facing applications through to back-end architecture.