I received a very interesting email from IDTechEx this morning - one of many I get and usually do not have time to read. However, the title "5G is coming: What to expect and why" caught my eye so I did read it and found it very interesting. Having worked at the vanguard of 2.5G/3G mobile data communications in the early 2000s, it all seems very familiar in terms of the technological standards and challenges and, most importantly, the challenge of adoption rates, investment requirements and what the "killer apps" will be.  The article gives a good overview of the type of opportunities which could be addressed by 5G and other emerging communications technologies, from smart buildings to asset tracking, medical diagnostics, virtual reality and autonomous vehicles.  However, as with all enabling technologies, the secret to success and adoption will be creating unique and differentiating business solutions and business models that can exploit the technology. B