Revolutionising Connectivity: Exploring the Power of 5G Networks
Speed is all that matters in today’s digital world. No one can afford delays, as they can leave you out of the race. Fifth-generation wireless technology is revolutionising the way networks are perceived. Since wireless networks originated in the 1980s, they have transformed into multiple generations, and we have reached 5G. The 5G can cater to the speed, connectivity, and reliability to keep pace with the modern generation.
Features of 5G network technology
It is all about speed
The demand for high-definition video, clear voice calls, and interactive gaming has created a need for zero buffering. With a 5G network, the possibilities are endless. It offers lightning-speed internet speed with high-speed transfer and an uninterrupted streaming experience. With 5G, you can reach several gigabits per second. Large files can be done within no time, giving your business a huge boost.
Low latency
The time taken to send and receive data is called latency. With 5G technology, you can reduce the transmission speed to a few milliseconds. This is a breakthrough in fields like telemedicine, where surgeries can be done to nano-second precision remotely. It is a great boon in the field of augmented reality applications as well.
Multi-device connect
The 5G technology gives you the convenience of connecting to multiple devices at the same time without compromising on speed. With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), home automation appliances and smart industries are pushing for the need to interconnect thousands of devices. This can improve the efficiency of the application, reduce energy bills, and save time.
Understanding 5G network architecture
The 5G architecture consists of three network layers called the access, transport, and core network. In the access network, the devices are connected using small cells and wireless infrastructure. In the transport network, high-capacity fibre optic connections are used to transport data between access and core networks. The core network is responsible for managing the complete network functions like QoS, authentication, and billing.
The core network is improved in the 5G architecture, making it more flexible and highly scalable, adapting to cloud-native architecture and quick deployment of new services. Moreover, it is easier to create customised virtual networks using network slicing technology.
The power of 5G technology
The 5G network technology is designed to support heterogeneous networks comprising both licensed and unlicensed wireless technologies. The 5G network is software-driven and comes with the advantage of being close to the edge. The power of 5G technology can simplify mobility, opening up roaming capabilities using both WiFi and cellular access. 5G network has the power to enable network administrators to command functions based on the devices and users. The 5G network is 100 times faster than the previous version, throwing open unlimited opportunities to businesses. With improved connectivity, enhanced user experience, and enabling new applications, your business is sure to scale.
5G network and SD-WAN
The 5G network is a cellular technology designed for expansive network capacity, reliability, and extremely low latency, and SD-WAN is used to manage WAN. The combination of the two independent technologies can power your business for greater coverage and speed.
Enterprises can scale their network performance by combining the flexibility of SD-WAN and the speed of 5G technology. SD-WAN offers centralised control, giving enterprises an edge to sync different services across different mediums. For example, businesses having SLAs in their traditional WAN can now import the technology to branch offices.
In healthcare, SD-WAN and 5G can be used to provide reliable services by providing secure access to clinical applications and using IoT sensors on their campus. Now, healthcare administrators can heave a sigh of relief as they are aware that 5G offers flexible bandwidth and continuous services. Similarly, in the energy sector, companies are using 5G and SD-WAN to administer their worksites. The companies can access resources across the cloud and hybrid cloud environments. The biggest advantage of 5G is that it can transmit signals across miles, even using low band frequencies that were not possible with commercial carriers. Coming to the back end, SD-WAN can allocate routes for security cameras, communications, and workplace applications.
SMOAD offers True Wireless SD-WAN on 5G with excellent features like optimised software-defined wireless networking using embedded 5G/4G LTE modems in the edge to deliver uninterrupted connectivity across cellular networks. Now, you can set up new operations instantly without the need for terrestrial connections. Managing mobile offices helps to provide agile WAN connectivity for remote and pop-up offices. With reliable QoE and enabled private LTE, it provides secure connectivity between destinations or cloud/SaaS apps.
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