2. 1. Expansion of 5G Deployment
A recent report by Ericsson Mobility reveals that mobile networks
carry almost 300 times more mobile data traffic than the traffic
they had in 2011. This report further shows that there are more
than 5.5 billion new smartphones subscribers in the world today,
and by 2027, 5G networks will carry 62 per cent of the world’s
smartphone traffic. This report presents a bright picture for
mobile networks, and it is believed that this technological
advancement will revolutionize the whole telecom industry
As people are becoming more dependent on their mobile phones, the
efficacy of mobile networks is increasing day by day. This is the
primary reason telecoms today are investing in 5g networks, and
the proactive deployment of 5G technology is on the top list of
multitudes of firms.
The importance of 5G networks is that businesses can get real-
time insights into their products at an unprecedented scale. It
is believed this technological advancement will revolutionize the
way companies operate and deliver their devices. From the
manufacturing industry to health, 5G is the game-changer in the
field of mobile networking.
According to GSMA, 5G is believed to generate around $700B in
3. 2. Internet of Things
The term ‘Internet of Things’ encompasses the entire physical
devices, tools, equipment, machinery, and other bright objects
that can collect data about the physical world and transmit this
data through the internet. It is a concept of connecting any to
the Internet and later with other connected devices.
The convergence of different technologies has evolved the
‘Internet of Things. Firstly, this technological advancement
improves stable connectivity as devices connect over the Internet
become more prevalent. Secondly, with the help of IoT, telecoms
can track the communication remotely now. IoT has resulted in a
smooth business process with an increase in revenue through its
practical utility.
From connected cars, homes and even yourself, IoT is the new
normal of the 21rst century. Significant advancement has been
made in connected vehicles in the US, and there is the Internet
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a growing increase in mobile subscriptions for connected cars.
The IoT will broaden the wireless reach for both consumers and
business users from factory automation, workforce training, and
4. 3. Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is the art of making intelligent machines
and computers. Through efficient use of AI Technology, the
developers can train machines to perform specific tasks. For the
potential this technological advancement holds, AI is being
increasingly implemented today.
The telecommunication sector is heavily relying on Artificial
intelligence to boost the sales of their product. By using
applications such as virtual assistants and chatbots, customer
service has significantly improved.
These next-generation wireless networks use data science to
predict peak traffic hours to enhance their network capability.
The network providers can cut their costs through automation.
This allows them to boost their network performance and provide
better service to the consumer.
One leading company providing big data analytics in the field of
aviation is Gogo. Gogo provides in-flight internet and has
strategically partnered with N-iX to ensure high-speed Internet
is provided during flights. Using data science and machine
learning algorithms, the company has established models to
predict the failures occurring in satellite antennas.
Such a solution provides the reasoning behind each recommendation
5. 4. Edge Computing
Edge computing refers to the analysing, process and storing data
closer to where it is generable. It brings the enterprise
application closer to the sources such as IoT or local edge
servers. This proximity of data closer to the head can help with
better bandwidth and faster insights.
Research by ABI predicts that the synchronization of edge servers
with telecommunications infrastructure will present a $54 billion
opportunity in three years. Moreover, according to IDC, 45% of
IoT-generated data will be stored, processed, and analysed at the
edge of networks by 2023.
This increasing capability of edge in telecommunication is
because of the heavy reliance on surgical robotics on
connectivity and low latency levels. For these devices, real-time
data must be transmitted and actions are taken instantly.
Therefore, companies are implementing edge computing to achieve
as low latency as possible.
Edge computing can be placed at enterprises, homes, vehicles, or
even in planes or private cars. Communication service providers
can manage the edge infrastructure and require various
applications to deploy at different sites. By establishing a
6. 5. Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has become one of the essential elements of the
telecommunication industry. Cybersecurity is the art of
protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorised access
and illegal use. This is the practice of ensuring
confidentiality, integrity, and privacy of the data of millions
of users available online. Cybersecurity is sometimes also
referred to as Information technology (IT) security as measures
are designed to combat the threats posed against networked
systems.
As breaches are becoming more frequent today, network companies
should secure their clients’ data and make networking a safe
place. Moreover, companies need to identify opportunistic malware
and initiate successful security at the design stage.
Telecommunication firms also need to devise a disaster recovery
policy to dictate how the organisation restores its information
and operations once the consumer data has been infringed.
A report by RiskBased Security revealed that a shocking 7.9
billion records have been exposed by data breaches in the first
nine months alone. Due to the increasing threats of
cybersecurity, a massive amount of $133.7 billion by 2022 would
be spent on cybersecurity alone. As a result, the primary danger
7. 6. Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance is the technique that uses data analysis
tools and techniques to detect anomalies in your operations. This
technique helps you in identifying the possible flaws in your
data before there occurs any failure. By using sensor devices,
the conditions of the assets are assessed.
Predictive maintenance is the most advanced form of maintenance
currently available in the field of technology. With the help of
predictive maintenance, maintenance is only scheduled when
specific conditions are met and before the assets are broken
down.
Some of the benefits of predictive maintenance include:
Increase in assets uptime by 30 per cent.
Streamlining maintenance costs through reduced labour.
Improving safety.
Reduces cost and complexity of repairs.
Avoid downtime.
Japanese automobile manufacturers are utilising predictive
maintenance by using the Internet of Things to model the
behaviour of their welding process. By identifying the causal
factors of failure and faults, they find the top predictors of
equipment failure. The system delivers 90 per cent prediction of
defects without any responsibility and has helped the firm save