5G is a term that most people have heard at this point. The fifth generation (5G) of cellular networks has expanded where people can and cannot get network access, increased the speed at which they can utilize that network, provided superior connections, and overall has exponentially improved the capacity of the network itself. This means more people can use it, it can be used more, and it has opened new opportunities for learning and advancement that weren’t there before.
How 5G Access is Transforming the Digital Landscape
This surge in network demands led to, and continues to lead to, a need for more experts in the data and technology fields. These experts are the people who will expand the network, improve it, and ultimately build it to continue to keep up with the world’s needs.
One of these network infrastructure architects who have been leading these advancements in Private 5G networks and IOT is Raymond Osi. With over a decade of experience in the data and technology markets, he explores what 5G is doing for markets, people, and industries across the globe. Raymond Osi begins by saying, “With the consistent growth of the digital landscape, network environments are pushed beyond their limits. The challenge is in creating environments that can sustain the human needs today and in the future.” He is, of course, discussing the movement from 4G to 5G and the impact it could have on the world as a whole.
“5G is not just an Evolution, but a new Mobile System that makes possible capabilities that were not effective on mobile and use cases that were impracticable before. Supporting real time services like connected cars, online gaming, remote surgery, AR/VR, IOT, fintech services and industry 4.0 automation. Digital Transformation will be rapid and sustainable as the entire Ecosystem starts to transform in tandem with the changing customer needs and environment.”
5G provides enhancements in three key categories:
– Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB): is a concept that focuses on the speed, capacity and mobility to allow for new mobile uses such as high-definition video streaming and immersive augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) on the go.
– Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications: service category ensures low latency below the 4-millisecond range.
– 5G Massive Machine-Type Communications (mMTC): uses non-human-type communication models, which prioritize low-rate, uplink-centric transmission.
Artificial intelligence (AI), Machine learning, and Multi-access edge computing (MEC) technologies are being incorporated with 5G to enable smarter processes and enhance decision making through automation.
Conclusion
Just like any other advancement, it does not come without challenges for the people who develop and maintain the network. The more it can provide, the more will be demanded as it is pushed forward to even greater output. 5G networks deployments are expected to grow significantly in the coming years and could herald a new age of digitization.
Raymond is a digital technology business leader and ICT/professional with two decades experience in ICT/telecommunications experience. He currently leads the design, development, and delivery of private 5G MEC, IOT and enterprise networks solutions, and received recognition for innovative use of technology.
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