How 5G is Transforming Industry
By this point, 25% of the global population have connected to 5G on their mobile devices. Now, the industry verticals of manufacturing, transportation, and retail, among others, are preparing to take advantage of the high speeds, low latencies, and high data throughput that 5G delivers.
When it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT), we know that the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will transform industry and commerce. From the automation of the factory floor to autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) to faster, more efficient, and more secure networks, 5G will boost productivity and increase gains for businesses across the board.
Industries That Will Benefit from 5G
5G for Manufacturing
5G for manufacturing will enable sensors to monitor every aspect in the manufacturing process. With the introduction of 5G technology, it will be possible to monitor performance along the assembly line, collecting more detailed information regarding how machines are operating. ML and AI, which will be made possible by 5G, will allow businesses to refine their processes incrementally, improving quality and productivity, while lowering costs.
5G for Healthcare
When an emergency strikes and ambulances flee to the scene, every second matters. With 5G for healthcare, doctors at the hospital will collaborate with paramedics in the field to provide diagnoses in real-time. With high-resolution video and patient telemetry, 5G offers the key to better patient care and lives saved. 5G for healthcare will also expand telehealth services to those living in rural and remote locations.
5G Traffic Management
5G traffic management technologies and solutions will offer tremendous public value in terms of safety. From priority communications for emergency vehicles and first responders, IoT applications also assist in the speed and flow of traffic, greatly reducing the hours spent in people’s daily commutes. As 5G enables smart cities and 5G-based vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology comes into existence, traffic fatalities and accidents may soon become a relic of the past.
5G for Retail
As we mentioned above, 5G for retail will be used to expand the growing industry of VR and AR dressing rooms, as well as other mobile apps that enable new services to attract customers. With 5G’s high-speed and high-volume flow of information, customers will enjoy a more personalized shopping and dining experience. At the same time, IoT sensors in 5G for retail will help in the stocking and restocking of inventory.
5G for Public Transit
5G connectivity will greatly improve the efficiency of public transit: transactional data for ticketing and payment, as well as real-time updates on vehicle capacity, scheduling and routing, will all be transmitted more accurately. 5G transit will also carry large volumes of information on performance and operational data, empower digital signage, and improve passenger Wi-Fi performance.
What Can 5G Do for Business?
As we noted above, 5G enables higher speeds, lower latencies, and higher data throughput. But what does this mean specifically? How will 5G transform business operations? How will it make industries leaner and more productive? How will 5G change the face of industrial operations?
Cutting the Cord
According to industry insiders, remote monitoring and operations will be one of the most important ways the IIoT will first take industry by storm. The sensors that play an integral role monitoring industrial performance and processes will benefit enormously from 5G capabilities.
Until now, the technology of IoT sensors has far outpaced our infrastructure capabilities. But not for long. As 5G coverage and private wireless networks grow, many businesses will see the wisdom of using 5G cellular routers. This will accelerate the remote measurement of performance and remote operation of industry processes.
Data Transmission Speeds Will Increase Exponentially
We know that 5G is faster than 4G, but how much faster? Both countries and businesses are racing to adopt 5G because many estimate it to be 10x as fast as 4G. Think about what you could do with internet speeds that are even double what they are now. But 10x what they are now…Wow!
While these faster speeds are great news for consumers, this is even better news for industry. Think about how much capacity it will take for retail to embrace a truly VR shopping experience.
For instance, it’s predicted that Virtual Dressing Rooms will grow into a multimillion-dollar business in the next few years. In order for that to happen, data transmission speeds for companies in the retail sector will need to grow—enter 5G.
Lower Latency for Autonomous Vehicles (and Other Stuff)
Latency refers to the period of time between when a message is sent and when a message is received. 5G network optimization will achieve lower latencies and improve business performance across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and other industry verticals.
But think about how important low latency is for autonomous vehicles. For driverless cars to work—for them to be safe enough to be on the road—we’ll need instant communication between vehicles, as well as between vehicles and traffic signals.
The lower latency of 5G will make sure that self-driving cars, such as the ones in this article, can’t be tricked into misreading traffic signals.
Increase Device Capacity
5G networks can support up to a million devices per square mile (Wiki). On the other hand, 4G networks can support only about 100,000 devices—or 10% of what 5G can do. Higher capacity will not only increase the number of devices that industry can use, but also the types of devices they use.
For instance, as VR and AR technologies, like this handy headset from Microsoft, play an increasingly important role in business operations, 5G’s greater network capacity will be responsible for this transformation.
Digi 5G Cellular Routers and Extenders
Digi TX64 5G
Digi TX64 5G cellular router is a high-performance, FirstNet Ready device with dual redundant communications for complex transit and transportation systems. Built with a powerful quad-core processor, this router is perfect for supporting 5G applications in light rail, bus, and emergency vehicle transport.
Digi EX50 5G
This is a go-to cellular router with 5G/4G connectivity and Wifi 6 for businesses in need of fast, reliable, and secure primary or backup enterprise branch office connectivity. With excellent operating capacity, Digi EX50 5G supports a vast range of connectivity applications in enterprise, retail, manufacturing, and warehousing.
Contact USAT
USAT can help private and public organizations update, manage, and replace cellular hardware for fixed and mobile applications with new 5G devices from top-tier manufacturers like Digi International.
USAT LLC, a key part of the data solutions team at Mobile Communications America, exists to serve our nations critical infrastructure by creating secure communication networks that pass data wirelessly between key systems — linking remote personnel and machine assets. We have partnered with industry leaders that manufacture top-of-the-line communications devices, management platforms, and accessories to suit the specific needs of a vast array of industries in a variety of applications and environments.
*Original Article Credit Goes to Digi International.
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