Embracing the transformative wave of digital evolution, more businesses worldwide are turning to 5G technology, edge computing, and AI advancements.
The number of edge deployments is on the rise. The convergence of various technologies, such as 5G infrastructure, hybrid and multi-cloud, and DevOps automation are stated as the driving factors for expansion at the edge, in the recent article by The Fast Mode. Additionally, they point out that ongoing technological advancements are catalyzing the emergence of new types of applications that demand secure processing and low-latency communication.
We already see more edge applications being driven by 5G deployments, in industries such as logistics, manufacturing, smart infrastructure, smart utilities, aviation, mining, and more. The growing popularity of 5G among enterprises can be attributed to its support for low-latency connectivity, massive IoT, and private networks.
The trend of digital transformation, said to have begun in 2020, is still going strong and will continue to do so in the upcoming months, with global businesses quickly embracing new technologies now more than ever before:
“As 5G, edge and AI capabilities advance further, businesses are looking to adopt advanced automation capabilities to assist with improving operational efficiencies, supporting overwhelmed staff, and handling escalating high volumes of data and traffic,” The Fast Mode article states.
5G will continue to play a big role in the IT and technology industry. As more businesses shift toward the edge, providers must equip them with robust and reliable technology with top security protocols that will enable them to safely scale and optimize their operations.