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LinuxFoundationX: Open Source and the 5G Transition

Open source software and standards are driving the transition to 5G, AI and IoT. Learn what open source technologies matter most and why.

Open Source and the 5G Transition
6 weeks
1–2 hours per week
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
Free
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Starts Apr 19
Ends Jun 26

About this course

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5G networks are being built with open source software and standards. Operators and vendors are integrating these technologies on an unprecedented level in order to realize the promise of 5G. Open source allows operators to experiment with business models and deliver new services, and it allows businesses to derive more value from their neworkarchitecture.

This course will provide an overview of why open source matters now more than ever in the wireless networking and mobile technology space and what technologies deserve your attention. Business managers will become knowledgeable about the open source infrastructure powering the future and how to leverage it for their own business benefit.

At a glance

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcripts: اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, हिन्दी, Bahasa Indonesia, Português, Kiswahili, తెలుగు, Türkçe, 中文
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  • Associated skills:Infrastructure, Internet Of Things (IoT), 5G Technology, Experimentation, Business Modeling, Open Source Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Open-Source Software, Wireless Networks

What you'll learn

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  • Discuss why open source matters to 5G and your business
  • Discover which open source technologies are driving innovation for 5G
  • Explore the open source technology landscape and know what warrants your attention

Welcome
Chapter 1. The Open 5G Network
Chapter 2. Standards and Software
Chapter 3. Integrating Open Source Software into Your Business Strategy
Chapter 4. Considerations Going Forward
Final Exam (Verified Certificate track only)

This course is part of 5G Strategy for Business Leaders Professional Certificate Program

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