5G Architecture for Service Innovation
Date: On Demand
Duration: 1 Day
Course Overview
When ITU and 3GPP designed 5G, it was meant to be a disruptive and yet integrative technology. How does this technology and architecture support the innovative services that are meant to run on the next generation mobile network?
This course will focus on consumer and industrial applications of 5G and their monetisation, using the 5G network features as the enabler to achieve these business objectives. We will discuss how certain network and backend system designs will impact business requirements.
We will also look at the pros and cons of alternative network technologies and how 5G can be superior. We will briefly examine the commercial impacts of hot topics such as Open RAN and private 5G networks.
Course Objectives
Meant for technical personnel involved in 5G related developments in their respective industries, this course aims to :
- Provide an overview of 5G technology with a focus on the network and backend system designs
- Explore the ways of commercialising 5G technology through discussions on the technical aspects such as network infrastructure and network features
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, participants will be design a commercial service using principles from Design Thinking.
Who Should Attend
Technology managers, network architects and product architects.
Facilitator
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Mr Jim Lim Shien Min

Mr Jim Lim Shien Min
Mr Jim Lim Shien Min is currently CEO for Good Doctor Technology (a JV company between Ping An Good Doctor and Grab). He joined the company as the first employee to set up the entire business in SEA. He is also adjunct lecturer for Huawei University, NUS, SUSS and FinTech Academy. Prior to these, Jim was the Global Senior Director in Group Chief Transformation Office in Huawei Technologies and Regional Chief Technology Officer for strategic digital transformation projects in APAC. These multiple roles focus on transformation (including Digitalization initiatives) cross-industries (e.g. Telco, Smart Nation/City, Retail, Healthcare, Logistics, Agriculture), domains (e.g. Cloud, IoT, Big Data, Mobile Money, Connectivity) and aspects (e.g. Business Modelling, Customer Journey, Design Thinking, Org. Change).
Prior to joining Huawei, Jim was the CBE (Client Business Executive) in Amdocs with full P&L responsibilities from sales, delivery and operations. Jim was with Amdocs for 9 years and was previously the Senior Director, Business Strategy and Sales Engineering in APAC, whom setup the regional delivery team; responsible for all accounts presales and strategic business development activities within Amdocs APAC. Jim was Techmahindra Presales and Delivery Group Head for APAC who set up its regional delivery centres and presales teams. Jim also established partnerships with other vendors such as Huawei and Oracle while serving as Country Manager for Greater China. Prior to this role, Jim was Project and JV Manager and Senior Consultant in Accenture, with solid experiences in large-scale business transformation programs in SingTel, Telekom Malaysia and Starhub.
With more than 20 years of high tech and ICT industry experiences in Business, Customer & Project Management, Jim has proven track records in exceeding client/partners expectations and strong in providing business and strategic advice to complement the technicality of the initiatives and programs.
Jim holds a MBA (Distinctions) from Manchester Business School (UK) and B. Eng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). Jim is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a seasoned company spokesman for media and analysts. Jim is currently an industry mentor for ICT with Young NTUC and also a Senior Fellow appointed by Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).
Course Fees
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes
Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding.
To enquire, email soc-ace@nus.edu.sg
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Course Code
TGS-2021006814
Course Fee Breakdown
Singapore Citizens
39 years old or youngerSingapore Citizen
40 years old or older