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5G and edge computing are two intelligent technologies that have a radical impact on diverse industries. 5G was one of the much-awaited prospects of 2020. Unfortunately, the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic has brought setbacks in its implementation. On the other hand, edge computing is already making significant changes in the technology radar. To everyone’s surprise, researchers are trying out a peculiar combination of 5G and edge computing which will change the world forever. Remarkably, the duo is influencing many industries for good.
5G provides the capability to support billions of connected devices, transmitting huge volumes of data. At the same time, the emergence of edge computing is moving processing power closer to the user, delivering benefits of speed to applications. Even though it is too early to call the combination of 5G and edge computing successful, the duo has made a difference in various sectors. Fortunately, the evolution of 5G network will affect more than just the smartphone speed. Especially industries like healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, telecommunication, retail, entertainment, gaming, etc are seeing its heat. The growth of 5G is intertwined with edge computing as it requires low-latency and high interconnection. By implying edge computing in 5G, it opens the door to process large quantities of small data points in real-time. Even though companies use large datasets and a central source to process data, the combination of 5G and edge computing is anticipated to make a big shift in their working system.
Edge computing is the key to unlock financial benefits of 5G. The duo can create significant incremental economic value for those industries involved in the ecosystem. The 5G and edge computing ecosystem is built on the pillars of connectivity, hardware, software and services. It is set to play a crucial role in improving business productivity, operations and efficiency. 5G and edge computing will also allow computing to be offloaded onto mobile devices at a greater scale and reasonable cost. A report shows that by 2025, up to 20% of data might be processed in real-time. The combination of 5G and edge computing will leverage enhanced data processing, local catching and sharing of computer power, energy efficiently at both network and devices level, resilience security, and optimal work allocation. Industry Wired has identified the big three industries that will see drastic changes because of the 5G and edge computing ecosystem in the upcoming years.
Healthcare
5G and edge computing technologies are already making significant changes in the way patients are treated. They are performing individually to show their power. However, the combination of both technologies is expected to take healthcare to another level of sophistication. 5G and edge computing technologies make routine care more accessible through telehealth tools. It helps speed up the transformation of patient information. Hospitals and medical centres don’t need to worry about latency issues, network reliability and slow processing. The duo together can also make a difference in surgery by allowing surgeons to use immersive technology in training and planning.
Manufacturing
Similar to smart homes, the manufacturing sector is looking forward to a future where smart factories emerge as the advanced source. However, calculating the speed of innovation and emerging technologies, the smart factory concept is not far away. 5G and edge computing are two of the main elements that the smart factory will need. Especially, factories that carry out human-dangerous tasks will see high adoption of the combined technologies. 5G and edge computing will avail an automated system that functions on wireless technologies in factories to identify critical issues and faults.
Automotive
Sensors within the cars are becoming increasingly normal these days. They produce a lot of data every second. The data is later transmitted to a source which is mostly at a distance. For a long time, the usage of sensors and data transmission has worried customers on whether the data is being shifted safely. But with the emergence of the 5G and edge computing ecosystem, the automotive industry is able to achieve real-time, high-speed connectivity at closer places.