Private cellular networks as an evolving connectivity option and opportunity for utilities to adopt a future-proof technology in developing smart grid and addressing a series of needs from integrating renewable energy resources to expanding advanced metering infrastructure.
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Stephanie Wu
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Stephanie is a Senior Analyst in Omdia’s Energy & Smart Infrastructure team with over 15 years of automotive and energy experience. With a decade of experience in the automotive industry and four years as a market intelligence expert, she brings a unique perspective to her analysis of global energy and smart infrastructure markets. Her focus areas include smart meters, smart grids, and EV charging infrastructure. Stephanie regularly publishes insightful reports and analysis on industry trends, providing valuable guidance to stakeholders. Prior to joining Omdia, she held various roles at General Motors, including communications, quality strategy, market research, and product portfolio planning. Stephanie received her master’s degree in communications from Shanghai International Studies University.

Pablo Tomasi
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Pablo Tomasi is a Principal Analyst in the Service Providers Enterprise And Wholesale practice, where he leads the company’s research on private 5G networks, 5G monetization, and innovative enterprise technologies and solutions. He helps clients with their strategic decisions by providing in-depth analysis of innovative technologies, strategies, regulations, and emerging ecosystems in the enterprise market.
Before his current role, he worked as a senior analyst in the IoT team, covering Industrial IoT (IIoT) and service provider strategies. Prior to joining Omdia, formerly Ovum, in 2019, Pablo was a senior analyst at ABI Research and IHS Markit, where he reported on service providers’ vertical market opportunities, IoT, and smart cities. Pablo has spoken at numerous events, including MWC, Total Telecom Congress, Private Networks in a 5G World, Network X, and Smart Cities Week.
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