Ep 48 - Shaping Technologies of National Importance – Part 1: The Path to 5G

5G connectivity will shift how federal, state, and local governments can execute on their missions. For the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, Washington, the technology will open up a new array of capabilities. But for organizations like PNNL what does the path to 5G connectivity look like?From robots to 360-degree cameras, 5G is providing the flexibility, power, and connectivity needed to broaden public sector capabilities. For PNNL, 5G also presents significant opportunities for researchers to identify opportunities and risks that come with next generation connectivity – leading to future, mission-driven connectivity offerings.These were the key themes in part 1 of this Government Technology Insider “5G & Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Shaping Technologies of National Importance” podcast. In the conversation Scott Godwin, General Manager in the National Security Directorate at PNNL and Margaret Brooks, Senior Manager 5G Solution/MEC Innovation at Verizon, discussed PNNL’s path to 5G.