Emerging technologies
Find out more about the working groups operating within this realm.
Internet group (IG)
The IG researches, analyses and measures the potential opportunities and impacts of new web and internet technologies on mobile operator networks and platforms. We maintain the most up-to-date knowledge base of new internet and web innovations through intelligence gathering of available global research and active participation in key standards organisations.
Distributed ledger technology group (DLT)
The DLT group develops and maintains common frameworks and standards; promotes dialogue, collaboration and thought leadership through its events; and drives DLT education in the telecom industry.
Central Insights Unit (CIU)
Emerging technologies are a catalyst for impact in low- and middle-income countries. The Central Insights Unit, within GSMA’s foundation arm Mobile for Development, produces in-depth research exploring how emerging technologies can advance sustainable and inclusive development.
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