5G, the latest generation of cellular technology, delivers faster speeds, lower latency and greater capacity for multiple devices than its 4G predecessor. Although carriers are devoting the lion's share of their 5G marketing dollars to wooing consumers, enterprises will reap the biggest rewards.
What is 5G?
5G is fifth-generation cellular technology that supports multigigabit data rates, likely exceeding traditional wireline network speeds. While 5G's potential speed of 20 Gbps is a significant draw, its low latency -- ultimately five milliseconds or less -- is even more attractive for enterprise applications that will encompass augmented reality, IoT, location awareness and branch connectivity. 5G is engineered to be more secure than its cellular service predecessors, thanks to its more comprehensive transport security algorithms and safeguards .
How does 5G work?
5G uses a vast network of small cell stations located on light poles and building roofs, among other locations, to transmit signals via the millimeter wave spectrum (30 GHz to 300 GHz). With its shorter wavelength, a millimeter wave can only travel short distances and is susceptible to weather and obstacles, such as buildings, walls, coated windows and foliage. Millimeter wave technology works best in densely populated areas or open venues, such as in factories or stadiums, which can be blanketed with low-powered small cell stations to properly gain line of sight and boost radio signals.
In addition to small cells, 5G networks can be connected and distributed via macrocells and femtocells.
Less dense areas also can take advantage of 5G but would have to use lower-frequency bands -- for example, low band and midband -- with the tradeoff being support for fewer devices at potentially lower speeds and greater latency. For now, many organizations are concentrating their enterprise 5G efforts in dense areas or open venues to take optimal advantage of 5G's capabilities.
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) is working on 5G standards -- such as 5G New Radio (5G NR), a replacement for the Long-Term Evolution (LTE) standard -- so enterprises need to pay close attention to its work. 5G NR supports the growth of wireless communication by enhancing electromagnetic radiation spectrum efficiency.
The differences between 5G and 4G
While 4G cellular service has been instrumental in powering the mobile workforce, 5G will likely be better known for improving enterprise operations and making possible the delivery of new applications and services.
4G LTE is limited by its spectrum, which only reaches to 6 GHz. 5G's millimeter wave operates between 30 GHz and 300 GHz, which means the wider channels can transmit more data. 4G's use of lower-frequency bands impedes latency, speed and capacity, even though its signals can travel farther between radios or tall cell towers. Compared to 4G networks, some 5G networks may be able to support from 10 to 100 times more users and devices per square kilometer.
5G will require organizations to invest in new core infrastructure that includes base stations and antennas as well as onboard radios for devices and sensors. 5G's shorter travel distances also demand more infrastructure -- namely, more small cell stations, which currently are the size of a pizza box -- to get signals from one point to another without interference. 5G ushers in a whole new set of capabilities; among them is network slicing, a technique that lets businesses program network segments to safely and cost-effectively share 5G connectivity.
5G architecture and features
5G architecture better supports machine-to-machine communication than its predecessors because it features the ability to transmit large data streams, supports real-time decision-making and fosters automation. 5G's programmability makes it easier to connect with more data sources, including resources stored in the cloud. Finally, 5G is backward compatible with other wireless technologies, including 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi, enabling enterprises to aggregate the standard with other communications systems.
Private 5G network architecture
5G networks can either be public or private. Many large enterprises assess private 5G networks as an alternative to using network slicing to better secure their operations. While private networks can be more costly, as TechTarget senior site editor Jennifer English noted, they enable enterprises "to customize their 5G buildouts to meet application requirements, more finely manage infrastructure and secure data on premises."
TechTarget contributor Lee Badman recommended answering the following four questions to determine if private 5G networks are the correct choice for your enterprise:Do you need ubiquitous coverage for devices or a new type of wireless backhaul?
Despite 5G's ability to support higher speeds, are you willing to trade larger cells and lower frequencies for speeds that might not meet expectations?
Will most of your traffic stay within your enterprise network or head out to the internet?
What device types, capabilities and density will be involved?
7th Edition COMMS | 27-28 July 2023 | Delhi
Instagram : https://lnkd.in/eWBagA4R
Twitter : https://lnkd.in/edceqzb9
Pinterest : https://lnkd.in/ezMJRzBr
Tumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/dashboard
#Enterprise5G
#5GforBusiness
#5GConnectivity
#DigitalTransformation
#BusinessInnovation
#ConnectedEnterprise
#5GNetworks
#IoTforBusiness
#Industry4.0
#SmartBusiness
#EnterpriseConnectivity
#5GTechnology
#WirelessConnectivity
#5GInfrastructure
#FutureOfWork
#RemoteProductivity
#EdgeComputing
#DataConnectivity
#EfficiencySolutions
#BusinessAutomation
No comments:
Post a Comment