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Conceptual Business Model Framework for AI-based Private 5G-IoT Networks
by Laurence Banda * 
Wits Business School (WBS), University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2050, South Africa
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences, Volume 3, Issue 10, Page # 13-20, 2024; DOI: 10.55708/js0310002
Keywords: 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Model, Conceptual Framework, Internet of Things (IoT), Private Networks
Received: 21 August 2024, Revised: 28 September 2024, Accepted: 29 September 2024, Published Online: 11 October 2024
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Special Issue on Multidisciplinary Sciences and Advanced Technology 2024 & Section Biochemical Research Methods (BRM))
APA Style
Banda, L. (2024). Conceptual business model framework for AI-based private 5G-IoT networks. Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences, 3(10), 13–20. https://doi.org/10.55708/js0310002
Chicago/Turabian Style
Banda, Laurence. 2024. “Conceptual Business Model Framework for AI-Based Private 5G-IoT Networks.” Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences 3 (10): 13–20. https://doi.org/10.55708/js0310002.
IEEE Style
L. Banda, “Conceptual business model framework for AI-based private 5G-IoT networks,” J. Eng. Res. Sci., vol. 3, no. 10, pp. 13–20, 2024, doi: 10.55708/js0310002.
The fusion of fifth generation (5G) networks, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), referred to as intelligent connectivity by most industry experts, can be seen as a crucial success factor for sustainable digitalization. Until recently, research into these key triad technologies has been conducted in isolation. One of the promising applications of intelligent connectivity is wireless private networks. This article presents a conceptual business model framework that can be adopted by AI-driven private 5G-IoT networks. These emerging and disruptive private networks will certainly change the mobile business landscape. Private network operators should therefore rethink and adapt their business models in order to remain economically competitive, create innovative mobile services and support sustainable practices.
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