5G will fundamentally change how mobile data services are delivered by shifting data storage and delivery to intelligent, decentralized, multi-access edge networks. This will allow data to be distributed closer to users for faster response times. 5G will also enable network slicing, which creates virtual dedicated networks within a single physical network to meet different user needs. Virtualization is a core component of 5G and will replace physical servers with software-defined virtual servers that can be grouped together flexibly. 5G will support a vastly increased number of connected devices and applications like autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and more through its ability to handle massive increases in network traffic and data usage.
The telecom companies took many initiatives and make many operational changes to improve customer experience and generate revenue consistently. The telecom companies will continue to lunch new projects, experiment with new business models, and improve network experience to stay profitable in the post-pandemic world.
The disruptive technologies will make many existing telecom industry trends obsolete and create many new telecom industry trends. The telecom companies have to invest resources and address challenges to adopt some of the emerging industry trends in 2021. We can prepare a list of telecom industry trends for 2021 based on the information and data collected from diverse online sources.
https://bit.ly/2NNtpQR
Microsoft Telecommunications Industry News | April 2021Rick Lievano
I’m amazed to see our tremendous growth in the industry in this quarter. There’s plenty to be optimistic
about. With COVID vaccines readily available to more and more people worldwide in the coming months,
we will hopefully begin transitioning back to the post-COVID landscape. I know I’m not alone when I say
that I can’t wait to get back into in person customer and partner meetings. We’re forging ahead with
getting customers ready for the new normal. Proud to see TIM Brazil to move 100% of their datacenters to
the cloud.
If one thing’s for sure, organizations in the telco space have transformed rapidly in this unprecedented
year. I’m excited to share The Network, Microsoft’s newest podcast series focused on digital resilience and
acceleration of technology for the telco industry, with stories from business leaders around the globe.
How three wireless technologies will soon ignite the edge computing revolutionAbaram Network Solutions
Raimundo, who is the chief information officer for the town of Cary, North Carolina, believes high-quality live streams will redefine the way responders, caregivers and law enforcement authorities manage crises. Police departments across a region will be able to assess an emergency and dispatch officers accordingly. Doctors and nurses will diagnose injuries via high-definition video before patients reach the emergency room. Traffic control systems will automatically adjust stoplights and re-route traffic to speed emergency vehicles on their way.
The telecom companies took many initiatives and make many operational changes to improve customer experience and generate revenue consistently. The telecom companies will continue to lunch new projects, experiment with new business models, and improve network experience to stay profitable in the post-pandemic world.
The disruptive technologies will make many existing telecom industry trends obsolete and create many new telecom industry trends. The telecom companies have to invest resources and address challenges to adopt some of the emerging industry trends in 2021. We can prepare a list of telecom industry trends for 2021 based on the information and data collected from diverse online sources.
https://bit.ly/2NNtpQR
Microsoft Telecommunications Industry News | April 2021Rick Lievano
I’m amazed to see our tremendous growth in the industry in this quarter. There’s plenty to be optimistic
about. With COVID vaccines readily available to more and more people worldwide in the coming months,
we will hopefully begin transitioning back to the post-COVID landscape. I know I’m not alone when I say
that I can’t wait to get back into in person customer and partner meetings. We’re forging ahead with
getting customers ready for the new normal. Proud to see TIM Brazil to move 100% of their datacenters to
the cloud.
If one thing’s for sure, organizations in the telco space have transformed rapidly in this unprecedented
year. I’m excited to share The Network, Microsoft’s newest podcast series focused on digital resilience and
acceleration of technology for the telco industry, with stories from business leaders around the globe.
How three wireless technologies will soon ignite the edge computing revolutionAbaram Network Solutions
Raimundo, who is the chief information officer for the town of Cary, North Carolina, believes high-quality live streams will redefine the way responders, caregivers and law enforcement authorities manage crises. Police departments across a region will be able to assess an emergency and dispatch officers accordingly. Doctors and nurses will diagnose injuries via high-definition video before patients reach the emergency room. Traffic control systems will automatically adjust stoplights and re-route traffic to speed emergency vehicles on their way.
Cellular Internet of Things white paperBjörn Ekelund
GSM is widely used today for millions of devices, as its costs are relatively low, but mobile broadband technologies are more expensive, may have worse coverage, and take too much power for things that may have to work for years on small batteries. Though many “things” may be connected using short range wireless, many more will be beyond the reach of systems like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Zigbee.
A group of industry players, including network and device suppliers, operators and academics, brought together by Vodafone, has been looking at the problem of supporting the “Internet of Things” for the past year and has recently published a White Paper outlining the options. These include further new features in LTE that would be defined through 3GPP; or an alternative “clean slate” cellular standard defined specifically to meet the needs of the IoT. Any future system will need to connect “things” that don’t have large amounts of data to communicate; can be in hard-to-reach locations such as manholes, meter closets, and in very isolated locations; and need to operate for years on small batteries.
The future of IoT technology and the IoT Apps after the existence of the fifth generation of networking (5G-Network).
IoT is a new technology that was born a few years ago that based on the internet network which connects all IoT network terminals together to transfer data over the network between terminals (devices) abd take an action according to these data.
5G is a set of emerging global telecommunications standards, generally using high-frequency spectrum, to offer network connectivity with reduced latency and greater speed and capacity relative to its predecessors, most recently 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution).
Importantly, 5G describes a collection of standards and technologies used to build tomorrow’s cutting-edge network infrastructure. In fact, many of the standards that will be officially considered 5G are still being decided on by working groups like the 3GPP, a collaborative body made up of various telecommunications associations.
WiFi Offload Strategy for Telcos-OperatorsGreen Packet
Given the increase in the number of permutations of device and content available out there, a move towards web-based cloud solutions will inevitably form the need for more mobility and efficiency in delivery. This paper will discuss the implications of the emergence of multifunction, multi-radio systems and multiplatform application and services that are driving forward seamless mobility in the pretext of “now” that allows users to transparently access network connections and ensure session persistence across varied connections for consistent experience together.
White Paper: Understanding the Networked Society – new logics for an age of e...Ericsson
Technology has the potential to transform how we organize our lives, businesses and societies. But if the era we are now entering is to be more inclusive, equitable and empowering, we must start by examining the fundamentally different nature of a physical world fueled by digital connectivity.
5G-Enabled Personal Computers Competitive Intelligence Report Netscribes
A deep dive competitive analysis of the top manufacturers of 5G-enabled PCs and how they stack up
To purchase the full report, write to us at info@netscribes.com
https://www.netscribes.com/subscriptions/5g/5g-enabled-personal-computers-competitive-intelligence-report/
Vulnerability - https://www.telit.com/blog/5g-iot-security-issues-solutions/
5G security strategy - https://duo.com/decipher/cisa-releases-5g-security-strategy
5G Adoption - https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2021/02/03/5g-will-come-of-age-in-2021-which-5g-stocks-should-you-pick/?sh=29efddc47315
Cloud-RAN will be the biggest single opportunity for telco software providers in the 5G era, driven by the technology’s ability to reduce operators’ TCO and enable new services - https://www.analysysmason.com/research/content/reports/5g-technology-enablers-rma18/
Ericsson Technology Review: Flexibility in 5G transport networks: the key to ...Ericsson
http://www.ericsson.com/thecompany/our_publications/ericsson_technology_review
The more people have been able to achieve while on the move, the more dependent society has become on mobile broadband networks. As applications like self-driving vehicles and remotely operated machinery evolve, become more innovative, and more widespread, the level of performance that 5G networks need to deliver will inevitably rise. Keeping pace with ever-increasing demand calls for greater flexibility in all parts of the network, which in turn requires tight integration between 5G radio, transport networks, and cloud infrastructures.
Enabling a Big Vision for 5G with Small Cells - CyientPercy-Mitchell
5G promises to transform the way we live and work, offering extremely low latency of less than 10 milliseconds coupled with ultra-high-speed broadband networks. And small cells are an indispensable component of next-generation networks
5G network is surging the growth of IOT for building up new applications and business execution models. Implementation of the latest techniques, IOT, requires new performance standards such as security, great connectivity, low latency, ultra-authentic, the extent of wireless communication, etc., to boost cellular operations.
Impact of 5G on digital transformation for industries & marketsTechahead Software
5G is ushering in a new era of connectivity, speed, and capabilities never seen or experienced before. A natural successor of the 4G network, the new, ultra-high-speed 5G network will have more than 3 billion users by 2025, accounting for roughly 50% of telecom and internet users.
Source: https://www.techaheadcorp.com/blog/impact-of-5g-on-digital-transformation-for-industries-markets/
5G is not just another number. It's the next generation of mobile technology that will revolutionize the way we live, work, and communicate. We'll move seamlessly among networks with download speeds 100 times faster than 4G LTE. We'll see an explosion of new applications for this technology, from connected vehicles to remote medical care. 5G will connect industries like manufacturing and logistics to the global digital economy.
Cellular Internet of Things white paperBjörn Ekelund
GSM is widely used today for millions of devices, as its costs are relatively low, but mobile broadband technologies are more expensive, may have worse coverage, and take too much power for things that may have to work for years on small batteries. Though many “things” may be connected using short range wireless, many more will be beyond the reach of systems like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Zigbee.
A group of industry players, including network and device suppliers, operators and academics, brought together by Vodafone, has been looking at the problem of supporting the “Internet of Things” for the past year and has recently published a White Paper outlining the options. These include further new features in LTE that would be defined through 3GPP; or an alternative “clean slate” cellular standard defined specifically to meet the needs of the IoT. Any future system will need to connect “things” that don’t have large amounts of data to communicate; can be in hard-to-reach locations such as manholes, meter closets, and in very isolated locations; and need to operate for years on small batteries.
The future of IoT technology and the IoT Apps after the existence of the fifth generation of networking (5G-Network).
IoT is a new technology that was born a few years ago that based on the internet network which connects all IoT network terminals together to transfer data over the network between terminals (devices) abd take an action according to these data.
5G is a set of emerging global telecommunications standards, generally using high-frequency spectrum, to offer network connectivity with reduced latency and greater speed and capacity relative to its predecessors, most recently 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution).
Importantly, 5G describes a collection of standards and technologies used to build tomorrow’s cutting-edge network infrastructure. In fact, many of the standards that will be officially considered 5G are still being decided on by working groups like the 3GPP, a collaborative body made up of various telecommunications associations.
WiFi Offload Strategy for Telcos-OperatorsGreen Packet
Given the increase in the number of permutations of device and content available out there, a move towards web-based cloud solutions will inevitably form the need for more mobility and efficiency in delivery. This paper will discuss the implications of the emergence of multifunction, multi-radio systems and multiplatform application and services that are driving forward seamless mobility in the pretext of “now” that allows users to transparently access network connections and ensure session persistence across varied connections for consistent experience together.
White Paper: Understanding the Networked Society – new logics for an age of e...Ericsson
Technology has the potential to transform how we organize our lives, businesses and societies. But if the era we are now entering is to be more inclusive, equitable and empowering, we must start by examining the fundamentally different nature of a physical world fueled by digital connectivity.
5G-Enabled Personal Computers Competitive Intelligence Report Netscribes
A deep dive competitive analysis of the top manufacturers of 5G-enabled PCs and how they stack up
To purchase the full report, write to us at info@netscribes.com
https://www.netscribes.com/subscriptions/5g/5g-enabled-personal-computers-competitive-intelligence-report/
Vulnerability - https://www.telit.com/blog/5g-iot-security-issues-solutions/
5G security strategy - https://duo.com/decipher/cisa-releases-5g-security-strategy
5G Adoption - https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2021/02/03/5g-will-come-of-age-in-2021-which-5g-stocks-should-you-pick/?sh=29efddc47315
Cloud-RAN will be the biggest single opportunity for telco software providers in the 5G era, driven by the technology’s ability to reduce operators’ TCO and enable new services - https://www.analysysmason.com/research/content/reports/5g-technology-enablers-rma18/
Ericsson Technology Review: Flexibility in 5G transport networks: the key to ...Ericsson
http://www.ericsson.com/thecompany/our_publications/ericsson_technology_review
The more people have been able to achieve while on the move, the more dependent society has become on mobile broadband networks. As applications like self-driving vehicles and remotely operated machinery evolve, become more innovative, and more widespread, the level of performance that 5G networks need to deliver will inevitably rise. Keeping pace with ever-increasing demand calls for greater flexibility in all parts of the network, which in turn requires tight integration between 5G radio, transport networks, and cloud infrastructures.
Enabling a Big Vision for 5G with Small Cells - CyientPercy-Mitchell
5G promises to transform the way we live and work, offering extremely low latency of less than 10 milliseconds coupled with ultra-high-speed broadband networks. And small cells are an indispensable component of next-generation networks
5G network is surging the growth of IOT for building up new applications and business execution models. Implementation of the latest techniques, IOT, requires new performance standards such as security, great connectivity, low latency, ultra-authentic, the extent of wireless communication, etc., to boost cellular operations.
Impact of 5G on digital transformation for industries & marketsTechahead Software
5G is ushering in a new era of connectivity, speed, and capabilities never seen or experienced before. A natural successor of the 4G network, the new, ultra-high-speed 5G network will have more than 3 billion users by 2025, accounting for roughly 50% of telecom and internet users.
Source: https://www.techaheadcorp.com/blog/impact-of-5g-on-digital-transformation-for-industries-markets/
5G is not just another number. It's the next generation of mobile technology that will revolutionize the way we live, work, and communicate. We'll move seamlessly among networks with download speeds 100 times faster than 4G LTE. We'll see an explosion of new applications for this technology, from connected vehicles to remote medical care. 5G will connect industries like manufacturing and logistics to the global digital economy.
Customer needs more from the innovation. The innovation which are use resemble TV, Clothes washer, cooler, Mobile Phones. The most needed element of web is acceptable execution and quicker access. The Cellular Subscriber pay extra for the moment include and the entrance of web on their telephones. To help such ground breaking framework we need fast remote network. A remote innovation is bow quick nowadays. An as of late wired system was expected to get on the web. These days, Mobile systems are progressed in last four decades. The cell idea which was present with 1G where G represents age organize. It has increments quicker from age to age, which are 1G,2G,3G, lastly come to 4G. Pradnya Pramod Mohite "5G System-Trends & Development" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-3 , April 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30411.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/computer-network/30411/5g-systemtrends-and-development/pradnya-pramod-mohite
Enabling a Big Version for 5G with Small CellsPercy-Mitchell
Industry reports suggest that there will be approximately 2.5 billion 5G users by 2025, i.e., around 40% of the world’s population. To gear up for this momentous shift, communications service providers must upgrade and modernize networks and prepare them for the 5G era. Powered by small cells, Ultra Dense Networks (UDNs) will be the cornerstone of 5G networks, driving multiple 5G use cases, including smart cities, Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and more.
Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has been established to accelerate the availability and adoption of 5G to support the transformation of Malaysia. The rollout of the 5G network has kicked off with the provision of 5G coverage in the Malaysian capital. This 5G network, will empower Malaysians to embrace the new digital economy.
Source: https://www.digital-nasional.com.my/white-papers
What Makes 5G Network Different - Digital Nasional BerhadDigitalNational
5G network is here and set to change our world for the better. It is true that 5G represents the fifth generation of mobile networks, but it is so much more than just another ‘G’. Read more
The Impact of 5G Technology on Mobile Communication.pdfprathmesh patil
The advent of 5G technology has revolutionized the world of mobile communication, building upon the foundation laid by its predecessors, including 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G. Each generation of mobile technology has brought significant advancements and capabilities.
1G (First Generation) - The Birth of Mobile Telephony:
1G marked the dawn of mobile communication, introduced in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It primarily provided analog voice communication and was characterized by large, brick-like cell phones with limited coverage.
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5G also promises to deliver faster and more reliable mobile broadband speeds with download speeds of up to 20 Gbps and latency as low as 1 millisecond. This enables high-quality streaming, low-latency gaming, and immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences.
Moreover, 5G's potential to transform industries is substantial. It offers new applications in transportation and logistics, healthcare, and education. Real-time monitoring of autonomous vehicles, remote surgery, telemedicine, and immersive education and training experiences become feasible.
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Cor review2018-a
1. Smart insights for a digital world
Issue 1 2018
ARE YOU READY FOR GDPR? • HOW BIOMETRICS MAKE SOCIETY SAFER • THE CONNECTED CONSUMER
5G is going to radically change the way we think
about digital services, access and security
GAME CHANGER?
2. 5G will radically alter how next-generation mobile
data services are delivered, fundamentally
changing our thinking about service access,
security and how data is managed and distributed
THE GIGABIT
SOCIETY
Last year, Netflix alone was responsible for over a
third of all the downstream traffic over the internet
across all of North America, according to figures
compiled by statistics portal Statista. It’s evidence, if
any were needed, that data, and the ability to move
vast quantities of it to and from digital devices, is now
defining what mobile networks need to be of service
their customers.
As networks have developed from 2G (launched in
Finland in 1991) to 4G (launched in the US in 2010),
the focus has been on the ability to handle increasing
amounts of data and delivery speed. When 5G arrives
in 2020, better performance will be part of what it will
deliver. However, it will also usher in bigger changes
to how and where data is stored, and how this is
delivered to customers and the countless number of
devices that will be connected using this network.
Operators will see a shift in their role from
providers of voice services to hosts for not only vast
quantities of data, but also the applications that
rely upon this information. The rapidly expanding
autonomous vehicle industry will be one of the first to
exploit 5G networks. Entertainment services will also
see rapid expansion, and the digital infrastructure of
cities will enable them to deliver advanced services
to their inhabitants. And as machine learning and
artificial intelligence (AI) expands in every sector from
healthcare to retail, 5G is vital to ensure these new
applications have the network capacity they need.
For example, 5G will enable the realization of the
smart city vision, in which multiple types of data are
collected about things such as air quality and the
number of cars and pedestrians on the road. Then, AI
and machine learning is used to automate decisions to
improve the quality of life for residents – for example,
redirecting the traffic flow of autonomous vehicles to
avoid polluted and congested areas.
5G will of course deliver faster networks, but
also the development of intelligent networks that
are increasingly decentralized and able to react to
the needs of individual users. 5G is a completely
new way to securely manage access to data over
multi-access edge networks. These networks feature
multiple cloud-based IT environments that exist
at the edge of a cellular network, and which allow
mobile network operators to deliver services closer
to their customers, reducing network congestion and
improving the performance of applications. As 5G
networks proliferate, the channels for potential attack
will also expand. 5G and its operators will enter a new
age of data and network security, which will need new
approaches to ensure the network infrastructure and
the data it carries is secure.
The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN)
Alliance defines 5G as “an end-to-end ecosystem
to enable a fully mobile and connected society. It
empowers value creation toward customers and
partners, through existing and emerging use cases,
delivered with consistent experience, and enabled by
sustainable business models.” 5G is not being built
as a standalone radio network technology, but rather
as an open platform enabling digital transformation.
For more from Gemalto on 5G, visit
tinyurl.com/Gemalto-5G
5G is a completely new
way to securely manage
access to data over multi-access
edge networks
9
3. INNOVATION
5G
It does this by providing ubiquitous connectivity in
converging licensed and unlicensed radio technologies
such as LTE, NB-IoT, and Wi-Fi with its new high-
speed cellular radio options.
A FLATTER NETWORK
The current network infrastructure is extremely
hierarchical, with devices connected to content
that can often reside in distant servers, resulting in
slow connections and high latency. 5G moves away
from this to create a flatter network that can deliver
advanced and integrated user experiences. In addition,
functionality shifts from hardware to software.
This means that many of today’s hardware servers
will be replaced with virtual servers that can be
thought of as building blocks that can be grouped
together to deliver specific services.
In addition, these virtual servers can be used with
Software Defined Networks (SDN) to create ‘network
slicing’. Network slicing creates virtual ‘slices’ within
a single physical network. When it comes to levels of
data being used and the speed at which that data is
required, users have different needs. Network slicing
allows operators to cater for those different needs via
different slices within the same network. Put simply,
it delivers highly flexible and agile networks that can
adapt to users’ needs and data demands.
Paul Bradley, Head of 5G Strategy and Partnerships
at Gemalto, explains: “The fundamental component
of 5G is the virtualization of the network. That means
in practice that the current physical servers that the
telcos have been deploying to make up a network
service move to virtual functions that can be run on
generic server boxes. The other main component
of 5G is that the virtualized functions making up a
network service will exist in centralized data centers
and, more importantly, will also exist on the edge
of the network. What this means in practice is that
services that require low latency, such as gaming and
autonomous vehicle tracking, will be possible and will
have excellent performance because the network and
its data is localized.”
Michele Zarri, Technical Director of GSMA, the
global trade body for mobile network operators, agrees
that the critical development will be in virtualization
and the ability to do network slicing, because this
allows mobile operators to generate multiple types of
networks from the same infrastructure and support
multiple types of businesses associated with them.
“For us,” says Zarri, “virtualization and the new
architecture that is designed around it is the major
revolutionary aspect of 5G, which is otherwise more
evolutionary. Virtualization and network slicing will
help to deliver value across a wide range of verticals,
such as automotive and transport, energy/utilities
monitoring, security, finance, healthcare, industrial
and agricultural.”
Each vertical will have its own independent
network, which is customized according to its needs.
For example, an IoT sensor in a package delivered by
a courier company may indicate where the package is
until it is delivered and then trigger an alert once it’s
opened. The amount of data and frequency needed
for this would not be high, nor would the latency
requirement be an important consideration. However,
an autonomous vehicle would need to be alerted
in real time about an accident ahead so that it can
anticipate the appropriate emergency stopping time.
This will require a medium amount of data bandwidth
and low latency.
The multi-layered approach to networks is at the
heart of what 5G will deliver. Ericsson and DoCoMo,
for instance, have already shown how network slicing
We’ve been selling 4,000 different business
packages with 3G and 4G. When 5G arrives, we
think we can drastically reduce that number”
DOUG ENG, TECHNICAL ARCHITECT, AT&T
Virtualization and network slicing
will help to deliver value across a
wide range of verticals, such as
automotive, energy and finance
WHY BREXIT THREATENS 5G ROLLOUT
IN THE UK
Alan Patterson, a consultant at FarrPoint, the digital network and
telecommunications consultancy, warns that Brexit could represent a
major stumbling block for 5G rollout in the UK. “Spectrum allocation
is governed by Ofcom in the UK, which has led the way in Europe on
the pioneer bands, but the UK is not in a position to do its own thing
when it comes to 5G,” Patterson says. “Spectrum coordination with
near-bordering countries such as Ireland, France, Belgium and the
Netherlands is essential. This is also needed for interoperability
reasons. The UK needs to retain good links with the EU 5G initiatives
to secure roaming access that is not cost-prohibitive for UK
consumers traveling to the EU, or for EU consumers visiting the UK.”
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4. The arrival of 5G will enable new
innovations in the automotive and
healthcare sectors, with many
industries leveraging the IoT to
deliver new products and services.
But how secure will they be?
Gemalto’s Paul Bradley, Head
of 5G Strategy and Partnerships,
says: “With 5G, the security
landscape changes. The move to
edge data centers will require a
different approach to security.”
As a core component of the
networks forming the foundation
of 5G is open flexibility based on
Software Defined Networks and
Network Function Virtualization,
the security these networks
require must evolve. With more
use of virtualization in particular,
security protocols will have
to improve. They must detect
anomalies, stop malware and
include intelligent DNS to prevent
incidents such as the Mirai
botnet attacks last year. With
the IoT exponentially increasing
the potential access points for
malicious code to enter networks,
secure connections become vital.
In its 5G security whitepaper,
mobile operator Ericsson explains:
“A multi-stakeholder approach
involving operators, vendors,
regulators, policymakers and
representatives of 5G users …
is fundamental to the security
baseline of trustworthy, cost-
efficient and manageable 5G
networks. Pre-standardization
consensus building, such as
joint research by the different
stakeholders, will be important.”
Clearly, the threat landscape
is about to radically change. The
open and integrated nature of 5G
requires a new kind of dynamic
security that reacts second-to-
second as the network is accessed
by users and devices.
“Mobile operators cannot
afford to let security weaknesses
undermine the compelling benefits
of 5G and virtualized networks,”
says Bradley. “We are partnering
with a major industry player to
provide actors deploying cloud-
based virtualized networks with
all the tools necessary to address
the dangers posed by network
disruption or data breaches in the
next phase of our connected world.”
tinyurl.com/Ericsson-5G
can support augmented reality applications, as well as
voice and data exchange across the same network.
5G will need a new approach to how networks
are constructed. This Slice-aaS (Slice-as-a-Service)
was discussed at the GSMA’s Mobile World Congress
Americas in San Francisco in September 2017.
Speaking at the Future Networks Seminar, Doug Eng,
Technical Architect of Wireless Network Architecture
and Design at AT&T, explained: “At AT&T, we’ve been
selling around 4,000 different business packages
with 3G and 4G. When 5G arrives, we think we can
drastically reduce that number.”
Developing the 5G network is being driven by key
use cases. There will be three phases to the rollout of
5G. The first is to meet the core use cases, to enhance
mobile broadband. This is clearly the focus for the
entire industry, as more efficient data delivery is
being driven by consumer need. The second phase is
the ultra-reliable and low latency services needed by
autonomous vehicles and networks for the emergency
services. The last phase is to support the Internet of
Things (IoT). This is last because the IoT already has a
number of communications platforms that can service
it, so it’s not a priority for 5G development.
DATA ON THE EDGE
The decentralization of data is already happening
as customer demand and behavior changes. The US
is witnessing the creation of ‘edge data centers’ that
are designed to extend the reach of centralized data
centers, to improve overall performance and delivery
of services to customers outside of large urban areas.
Whereas the main data concentrations today are
in cities such as New York or San Francisco, which
have continued to push to improve bandwidth, in
a 5G environment, the ‘edge’ becomes the focus for
data delivery to end users who don’t live in large
cities that have well developed broadband and
cellular connections.
Companies including Google (YouTube), Netflix,
Akamai, Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Microsoft
together represent 80% of all internet traffic,
It’s a fundamental concept that
5G will be as inclusive as possible
and support the UN’s Sustainable
Development Goals
PERVASIVE SECURITY
As 5G is likely to use network slicing at its core, security must also be
sliced to deliver robust, secure and trustworthy connections.
Source: Ericsson
5G trust model
5G common baseline enablers
Security
function
High assurance
virtulization Data security Privacy
SIM/IoT AAASecurity SLA
Security
function
Slice 1 Slice n
API
security
API
security
To external
security
services (e.g. ID
management)
A common network platform with
dynamic and secure network slices
according to research from Quartz. It’s plain to see
how a more reactive and dynamic network is essential
to maintain and expand the services these companies
offer to their customers.
One of the first tangible tests of 5G – managed
by Korea Telecom (KT) – was at the recent Winter
Olympics in South Korea. The Games used
pre-standard network infrastructure. 3GPP – a
collaboration of telecommunications providers – isn’t
scheduled to release the first incarnation of 5G until
June 2018, which was too late for implementation at
the 2018 Winter Olympics. However, the Games did
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5. INNOVATION
5G
Network slicing will give businesses access to highly
customized networks tailored to their very specific
requirements in a cost effective, timely and efficient way”
MICHELE ZARRI, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, GSMA
Agriculture is one of the most
interesting industries that will
be transformed by access to
5G networks
act as a test bed for the new platform, with 5G radio
using the available LTE core network.
The current 3G/4G network is estimated to reach
59% of the global population, according to the
GSMA3. It’s a fundamental concept that 5G will be as
inclusive as possible and support the UN’s Sustainable
Development Goals. The date set for 5G to become
widely available is 2020. Already, Verizon and AT&T in
the USA, Japan’s NTT DoCoMo, Etisalat in the UAE,
China Mobile, and KT and SK Telecom in South Korea
have announced plans to support 5G with a wide range
of services. 5Groningen has also established a testing
area in North Groningen, Netherlands, for various
5G-related projects, from autonomous vehicles and
smart ambulances to smart agriculture.
The ability to develop new network architectures
is the foundation on which 5G will be built. Critical
systems and communications, together with new
security protocols, will converge to create a new
network that can serve all its users. Gemalto calls
these ‘secure chains of trust’, which ensure that each
slice of the 5G network is isolated and secured for the
use case. As the customer or device switches between
services, they may also switch network slices. Security
in a 5G environment needs to be agile and dynamic
to authenticate each customer, connected device or
object as their tasks change.
Simply delivering more efficient access to data will
also transform many industries. Smart medicine and
personalized healthcare is increasingly becoming a
data-based industry. 5G will enhance many of the
services already on offer, but will also create many
more opportunities as services get fast and efficient
access to the information they need. GlaxoSmithKline,
for instance, is developing an implant that could treat
arthritis and diabetes. Technologies to treat and relieve
the symptoms of dementia are based on available data
and need networks with the performance, reliability
and availability that 5G can deliver.
Industry will be able to advance the concepts of
Industry 4.0, which can become a reality with 5G
networks. The 5G-Enabled Manufacturing (5GEM)
project aims to explore the possibilities that 5G
could deliver to industry. Funded by Vinnova, the
innovation agency within the Swedish Government,
Chalmers, Ericsson and SKF aim to demonstrate the
powerful influence 5G can have on all areas of industry
and manufacturing to realize the vision of the IIoT
(Industrial Internet of Things).
Sergio Falletti, Technology Partner and Head
of Mobile Specialism at DigitasLBi, says 5G’s most
significant impact will come from its support for the
IoT. “The rapid growth of low-power communication
technologies like LoRa shows that there is already
significant demand for IoT connectivity. While the
standardization process is already in progress, 5G
will be its culmination, acting as an enabler for IoT
adoption across agriculture, transport, logistics,
health and more.”
Agriculture is one of the most interesting
industries that will be transformed with access to 5G
networks. Vast quantities of data that can now be
collected from a wide range of sensors, allowing the
UK Centre for Crop Health and Protection to use
advanced data analysis to identify threats to crops.
Vodafone already provides drone connectivity across
5G technology
is driven by
8 specification
requirements
5G SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Source: Gemalto
99.999% availabilty
100
%
Up to 10Gbps data rate
10 to 100x improvement
over 4G and 4.5G networks
90% reduction in
network energy usage
1 millisecond latency
1000x bandwidth per unit area
Up to 10-year battery life
for low power IoT device
coverage
Up to 100x number of
connected devices per unit
area (compared with 4G LTE)
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6. Go online to see our video interview with Dr Hamid
Falaki, Technical Architect at Digital Catapult, on how
5G will enhance the IoT: tinyurl.com/HamidFalaki-5G
The GSMA expects 5G
connections to reach 1.2 billion,
some 12% of total mobile
connections, by 2025
its 4G network. This can be used for precision farming
that will be linked to other machinery, such as
harvesters, that can take drone data and couple it
with GPS to give farmers an unprecedented overview.
5G will make these connections more robust,
more reliable and faster.
The burgeoning autonomous vehicle industry
will be one of the first mass-market examples of 5G
in action. In Germany, Vodafone is testing vehicle-
to-vehicle communications along the A9 between
Munich and Ingolstadt. The test currently uses 4G, but
will see major enhancements once 5G becomes widely
available. Autonomous vehicle development is a focus
of the transport industry, but 5G offers the ability
to create communications networks that become
dynamic, reacting to changing driving conditions.
If you add AI to further analyze the information
available, predictive systems then become a reality
for all drivers, enhancing their journeys.
OMNIPRESENT CONNECTIVITY
The GSMA expects 5G connections to reach 1.2 billion,
some 12% of total mobile connections, by 2025 and
overall operator revenues to grow at a CAGR of 2.5%
to reach US$1.3 trillion in the same year. The GSMA’s
aspiration is for 5G to drive annual growth to 5%. The
greater affordability of smartphone handsets, all of
which are mobile broadband capable, will further
drive the expansion of the 5G network.
Whether you’re supporting entertainment
streaming services, which show no sign of slowing
their growth, or new products and services that require
fast and localized data centers, or whether you’re
doing something else, 5G is a new way of thinking
about the data that needs to be exchanged. When 5G
networks are considered, they are highly modular.
The use of CDNs (Content Distribution Networks) is
well understood. However, under 5G, the concept of
localizing content access goes much further.
GSMA’s Zarri says: “Network slicing will give
businesses access to highly customized networks
tailored to their very specific requirements in a cost
effective, timely and efficient way. It will mean that
they can also have the potential to optimize their
current services and create new offers that otherwise
wouldn’t have been possible. Businesses need to get
ready to take advantage of these opportunities.”
The Winter Olympics in 2018 were the first major
test of pre-standardized 5G technologies. At the
moment, apart from the initial phase of ‘early drop’
releases to enable limited scale pilots based on some
existing core network infrastructure, standards have
not yet been clearly defined and accepted. Many of
the incumbents in the telecoms sector are pushing
forward with their own trials. The promise of 5G
needs to be met with realistic targets for spectrum
allocation and the need for an integrated approach
to how the underlying network that 5G represents is
commissioned, and then implemented. The usage
scenarios will drive the initial rollout of 5G.
The expectations for 5G are high. Pre-standard
testing is already under way, with formal specifications
commercialized from 2019. 5G isn’t just the evolution
of 4G. Several technologies are being developed in
parallel to deliver the high performance at low latency
that 5G demands. The 4G radio interface (LTE-
Advanced Pro) is likely to be used to provide a coverage
layervia macro cells, with a new cellular radio interface
being developed by 3GPP to deliver the high data rates
needed based on their initial Release 15 specification.
The agility 5G will deliver marks a watershed moment
for mobile communications, across multiple industries
from transport to healthcare.
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