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In the twenty years since cellular technology was introduced to the world, this first wave of wireless communications has proven to be a disruptive technology affecting nearly all aspects of life by providing users the ability to place a voice call at low cost to almost anyone from almost anywhere. Now, global society will again experience new technology with such a potential game-changing impact with the second wave of wireless communications, one that is driven by data transferred between people and machines and from machine to machine. Harnessing second wave technologies could be a critical "enabler" in efforts to address global challenges such as resource scarcity, energy security, global health, food and water shortages, and overall sustainable development.