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Ecosystem Development

Achieving Digital Maturity and Growth in a Sustainable Digital Ecosystem
Requires Innovating with 5G and Transitioning to IPV6, Says SAMENA Council

global standards, and a large digital
address space for ubiquitous connectivity
to materialize. This large address space
inevitably necessitates transitioning from
IPV4 to IPv6. A robust, IPv6-enabled digital
infrastructure will help ignite more
innovation and reduce inefficiencies for
enterprises and governments alike. As the
ecosystem develops at an accelerated
pace, and as innovation in the 5G era
becomes necessary to help monetize
investments, it is critical for nations and
enterprises to prepare in a timely manner
to leverage IPv6 capabilities. IPv6 offers
vastly more address space, which is crucial
as the number of connected devices
continues to grow globally. By transitioning
to IPv6, internet infrastructure can be
During the recently held Abu Dhabi Internet Protocol version 6. Earlier, made future-proof, supporting a growing
Business Week, SAMENA Council, SAMENA Council contributed insights and number of human users and devices
represented by CEO & Board Member, made recommendations on transitioning across industries and key economic
Bocar BA, drew attention to four key from IPv4 to IPv6 at the Joint Forum on sectors. IPv6-enabled IoT devices can
contexts and where the Industry currently IPv6, organized by the Kazakhstan help optimize economic sector productivity,
is with respect to 5G, and why it is Telecommunications Committee and for example, in farming and food security.
imperative that innovation is fostered Huawei in Almaty, Kazakhstan. At the IPv6 can also accelerate FinTech coverage
within the 5G ecosystem as a way to Forum, SAMENA Council remarked on the and innovation. Moreover, greater inclusion
ensure digital inclusion, hence manifesting progress made in Kazakhstan with respect and innovation can be achieved in the
ICT maturity. Investment, Incentivization, to the national “Digital Kazakhstan” vision, e-commerce space, directly helping in
Inclusion, and Progress are integral and aspirations set forth by the Kazakhstan diversifying economies of the developing
aspects of value-addition created by 5G. government to achieve universal high- countries as well as improving cross-
5G has created a foundation for a very quality internet access by 2025. Bocar BA, border trade, and empowering local
large ecosystem of human and machine in a keynote speech during the IPv6 forum, entrepreneurs in accessing global markets
connections, and digital development that stated: “SAMENA Council observes that through innovative services and ideas.
is linked to such connections. Multiple Kazakhstan’s commitment to ensuring SAMENA Council believes that achieving
SDGs are linked to digital development, 100% population coverage and fostering ICT maturity should be a top priority for all
digital transformation, new opportunities, growth in a thriving digital ecosystem is a countries, especially within the SA-ME-NA,
and efficient, connectivity-based models top priority for the policymakers, keen to Central Asia, ASEAN, and Africa nations.
and solutions that are becoming a reality address needs of their millions of citizens Benefits of digitalization are felt by all—
with 5G. This process needs to continue and businesses. This clearly means that governments, enterprises, and individuals.
over the next five years until 2030. the right direction for Kazakhstan’s digital In this regard, it is important that all those
Sustainable, reliable, affordable, and all- transformation has already been set. who benefit from broadband must, in their
inclusive connectivity is among the However, following this direction requires own ways and capacities, also contribute
greatest considerations, and innovation investment, financial and strategic to the financial mechanisms that enable its
with 5G can help open new avenues for resources, infrastructure, continuation of development, and guarantee its financial
socio-economic growth and new use- the right policy and regulatory approaches, sustainability. Fifth-generation networks,
cases for an all-inclusive connectivity. and access to digital space resources, that greater address space, and financing and
Where 5G really matters is the prospects it is, more IP addresses.” Sustainable digital funding solutions will have a direct impact
carries for fostering ICT maturity and the transformation in the 5G era requires on the scale and pace of innovation across
potential to help accelerate transition to strategic investments, and alignment with all regions in the coming years.

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