For communications service providers, the trend lines around demand for mobile and fixed wireless data are clear. The trajectory of adoption for the Internet of Things is equally clear. Layer in the distributed compute and storage capabilities necessary for 5G to be fully realized (and monetized) and again, the industry has a good look at what’s coming. And while these strategic technology discussions are happening in earnest on convention stages and inside boardrooms, there’s another key piece to a holistic network strategy—energy production and consumption.
