TOWARDS A DATA-CENTRIC FRAMEWORK FOR 5G AND BEYOND ECOSYSTEMS

Abstract

The transformative potential of 5G and beyond technologies lies not only in enhanced connectivity but more importantly in enabling a data-driven digital ecosystem across diverse industries and end users. This paper presents a comprehensive data-centric perspective on the 5G and beyond ecosystem, detailing how data is generated, classified, shared, and utilized by key stakeholders, including telecom operators, vertical industries, equipment manufacturers, and end users. We explore the significant opportunities arising from data exchange—spanning sectors such as smart cities and healthcare—while critically addressing challenges related to data governance, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance. Through an in-depth case study of smart healthcare, the paper demonstrates how robust data management and governance frameworks can unlock value for individual players and foster holistic ecosystem success. These insights contribute to advancing the understanding of data-driven innovation and collaboration in next-generation network ecosystems