The future of telecoms is already taking shape. Derek Long looks at how AI, NTN, semantic communications and other emerging technologies are creating new opportunities for growth today
Author profile
Dr Derek Long
Director of Telecommunications
Derek leads our collaboration within the telecoms and mobile sector, helping create breakthrough innovations that transforms the delivery of high-performance communication – for mobile carriers and ISPs to vendors and component manufacturers.
With over 20 years’ experience in mobile technology, Derek has held a range senior management roles with multinationals and has a wealth of expertise across all generations of mobile and broadband technology, including LTE-A and 5G. Derek holds a PhD in telecommunications from the University of Bristol.




