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NORDREGIO REPORT 2024:11
From Vision to Practice
Insights from Nordic-Baltic 5G applications across sectors
Ana de Jesus & Sara Melander
CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
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Summary
Table of abbreviations
1. Introduction and background
1.1. Aim and scope
1.2. Structure of the report
1.3. Conceptual background: Overview of the Nordic-Baltic digital economy and society
2. Methodological considerations
2.1. Data sources
2.2. Co-creating the 5G N-B MT project events
2.3. Format, participation and impact of the 5G N-B MT project events
3. Exploring 5G frontiers: Unveiling strengths and challenges across sectors
3.1. Healthcare
3.1.1. 5G and options for healthcare in sparsely populated areas
3.1.2. PillCam for automatic detection in the screening of colon cancer
3.1.3. Key messages
3.2. Mobility and transport
3.2.1. Smart city transportation infrastructure and insights from 5G-ROUTES Project
3.2.2. Automation in the maritime industry: Situational awareness in Finland
3.2.3. UAVs in Västervik geographical UAS zone, Sweden
3.2.4. Key messages
3.3. Advanced automation, manufacturing and industry
3.3.1. Regulation of local 5G networks and the Norwegian 5G Industrial Forum
3.3.2. 5G edge innovations for mining in Sweden
3.3.3. 5G-enabled twin transition for the timber industry and wood value chain in Estonia
3.3.4. Key messages
3.4. Media and broadcast, creative industries, and the metaverse
3.4.1. 5G’s impact in content production: Examples from Denmark
3.4.2. Metaverse in Tampere, Finland
3.4.3. 5G for the creative industries: Sweden’s Let’s Create Music
3.4.4. Key messages
3.5. Overcoming 5G challenges and fostering collaboration: Nordic and Baltic actors’ perspectives
4. 5G challenges and future directions in the Nordic-Baltic region: Insights and learnings
Glossary of 5G-related terms
References
Acknowledgements