The conclusions of a study on the impact of 5G and IoT technologies (Internet of Things; in English, Internet of Things) in sparsely populated regions in Brazil were presented on 11/20/2018, during a technical seminar held at the Ministry of Science , Technology, Innovations and Communications (MCTIC), with support from the European Union – Brazil Sectoral Dialogues. The meeting was attended by Werter Padilha, coordinator of the IoT committee at ABES, who was part of the mission that carried out technical visits in Belgium, Holland and Italy in the first semester, learning about IoT technologies applied to agribusiness.
Thales Marçal Vieira Netto and Guilherme Côrrea, both from the Secretariat of Digital Policies (Sepod) of the MCTIC, also participated in the event; Cecilia Matsumura, Executive IBE-USP Institute of Brazil Europe Studies at the University of São Paulo; José Marcos Brito, Brazilian expert; Carlos Oliveira, Minister Counselor of the EU Delegation to Brazil; Noelia Barriuso, Spanish consultant responsible for the Sectorial Dialogues Program; Francisco Medeiros, European expert, among other guests.
The European expert, Professor Francisco Medeiros, was responsible for the survey and selection of successful cases financed by Horizon 2020, the largest research and innovation framework program in the European Union (EU), in addition to the preparation and implementation of a program of visits by Brazilian experts to European countries with public policies and successful experiences in the IoT area aimed at the agro-industrial sector.
“The objectives of the work are to learn about the European experience to verify the possibility of implementing similar projects in Brazil and to align public policies between the EU and Brazil in relation to IoT platforms, with a focus on agriculture, with a view to possible partnerships to exchange information. experience and knowledge. The possibility of collaboration between Brazil and a Greek project of connectivity technology arose”, highlighted Medeiros.
The specialist explained the entire Horizon 2020 process, from the preparation of the call for projects, with a clear definition of what is intended to be achieved, through the selection and execution of proposals.
Among the lessons learned from the research, Medeiros listed the importance of involving all stakeholders in the projects, establishing clear evaluation criteria, sharing information and knowledge, drawing up an exploration and dissemination plan, the importance of creating a community of interest and the involvement of civil society, among others.
The Brazilian expert, Professor José Marcos Brito, presented the study on 5G and the prospects for the implementation of this technology in Brazil. He highlighted the importance of universal access to the internet in the country, as a way of promoting social equity.
“It's no use having advanced technology only in large urban centers. We need to bring connectivity to remote areas. Currently, there is an internet connection problem from 15 km from the city center. There are farms with an area of 50 km2. Brazil also has larger municipalities than many European countries. Altamira, in Pará, has 159,533 km2, and Portugal, 92,212 km2.”
According to Brito, 5G is a technological opportunity for us to try to solve this problem common to large countries. “In addition to Brazil, China, Russia, India and even the US have actions to face the internet challenge in remote areas.”
Among the motivations for investing in 5G, the expert cited the forecast of the impact of IoT in rural areas, which should be US$ 21 billion in 2025, according to BNDES. “Another reason is the reduction of the social inequality that exists between the countryside and the city. 5G technology will increase the possibilities of distance education in rural areas, for example.”
Carlos Oliveira, minister adviser to the EU Delegation in Brazil, said that collaboration with Brazil is essential. “We don't do research for research purposes. The studies must serve for the accumulation of knowledge, but they also need to be translated into gains in competitiveness and integration in global value chains, as well as in the performance of the industry in the countries involved.”
Oliveira recalled that Brazil's exports are highly dependent on commodities, agricultural products. “The improvement of processes in agriculture, through 5G and IoT, would already bring positive results for the Brazilian economy. However, it is necessary to go ahead and consider that these technological advances can help the country to also grow in the production of manufactured products”, he added.
The coordinator of the ABES IoT Committee, Werter Padilha, highlighted the importance of these initiatives and missions for strengthening the IoT ecosystem in Brazil, keeping it integrated with international projects, which can generate partnerships with high added value between companies and centers of research and competence synergy. “The stakeholders mentioned by Medeiros are mobilized and active to bring digital transformation to all economic sectors and aiming at social development”, he concluded.
Thales Marçal Vieira Netto and Guilherme Côrrea, both from the Secretariat of Digital Policies (Sepod) of the MCTIC, also participated in the event; Cecilia Matsumura, Executive IBE-USP Institute of Brazil Europe Studies at the University of São Paulo; José Marcos Brito, Brazilian expert; Carlos Oliveira, Minister Counselor of the EU Delegation to Brazil; Noelia Barriuso, Spanish consultant responsible for the Sectorial Dialogues Program; Francisco Medeiros, European expert, among other guests.
The European expert, Professor Francisco Medeiros, was responsible for the survey and selection of successful cases financed by Horizon 2020, the largest research and innovation framework program in the European Union (EU), in addition to the preparation and implementation of a program of visits by Brazilian experts to European countries with public policies and successful experiences in the IoT area aimed at the agro-industrial sector.
“The objectives of the work are to learn about the European experience to verify the possibility of implementing similar projects in Brazil and to align public policies between the EU and Brazil in relation to IoT platforms, with a focus on agriculture, with a view to possible partnerships to exchange information. experience and knowledge. The possibility of collaboration between Brazil and a Greek project of connectivity technology arose”, highlighted Medeiros.
The specialist explained the entire Horizon 2020 process, from the preparation of the call for projects, with a clear definition of what is intended to be achieved, through the selection and execution of proposals.
Among the lessons learned from the research, Medeiros listed the importance of involving all stakeholders in the projects, establishing clear evaluation criteria, sharing information and knowledge, drawing up an exploration and dissemination plan, the importance of creating a community of interest and the involvement of civil society, among others.
The Brazilian expert, Professor José Marcos Brito, presented the study on 5G and the prospects for the implementation of this technology in Brazil. He highlighted the importance of universal access to the internet in the country, as a way of promoting social equity.
“It's no use having advanced technology only in large urban centers. We need to bring connectivity to remote areas. Currently, there is an internet connection problem from 15 km from the city center. There are farms with an area of 50 km2. Brazil also has larger municipalities than many European countries. Altamira, in Pará, has 159,533 km2, and Portugal, 92,212 km2.”
According to Brito, 5G is a technological opportunity for us to try to solve this problem common to large countries. “In addition to Brazil, China, Russia, India and even the US have actions to face the internet challenge in remote areas.”
Among the motivations for investing in 5G, the expert cited the forecast of the impact of IoT in rural areas, which should be US$ 21 billion in 2025, according to BNDES. “Another reason is the reduction of the social inequality that exists between the countryside and the city. 5G technology will increase the possibilities of distance education in rural areas, for example.”
Carlos Oliveira, minister adviser to the EU Delegation in Brazil, said that collaboration with Brazil is essential. “We don't do research for research purposes. The studies must serve for the accumulation of knowledge, but they also need to be translated into gains in competitiveness and integration in global value chains, as well as in the performance of the industry in the countries involved.”
Oliveira recalled that Brazil's exports are highly dependent on commodities, agricultural products. “The improvement of processes in agriculture, through 5G and IoT, would already bring positive results for the Brazilian economy. However, it is necessary to go ahead and consider that these technological advances can help the country to also grow in the production of manufactured products”, he added.
The coordinator of the ABES IoT Committee, Werter Padilha, highlighted the importance of these initiatives and missions for strengthening the IoT ecosystem in Brazil, keeping it integrated with international projects, which can generate partnerships with high added value between companies and centers of research and competence synergy. “The stakeholders mentioned by Medeiros are mobilized and active to bring digital transformation to all economic sectors and aiming at social development”, he concluded.
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