Huawei Technologies’ 5.5G can power digital growth in the modern world
Also known as ‘5G-Advanced’, new network capabilities offer significantly higher throughput, lower latency and more reliable communication
Today, many of us take for granted the convenience of working remotely and managing daily tasks via smartphones. But in the early 2000s, using handheld devices to browse the web, send emails and post on social media via 3G (third-generation) mobile network technology was groundbreaking.
The advent of 4G offered internet speeds that were up to 10 times faster, enhancing high-definition video streaming and online gaming.
This era also saw the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) – the way computing devices embedded in everyday objects are interconnected via the internet, which enables them to share data – allowing people to control appliances and machines remotely, among many other uses.
The introduction of 5G networks at the end of the last decade brought even more transformative changes with ultra-reliability and low latency, paving the way for things such as smart cities and autonomous vehicles. This technological leap has affected various sectors, including banking, retail and healthcare. In some cases, it largely eliminated the need for bricks-and-mortar business operations.
Increased speeds and larger scales of connectivity, combined with cloud technology, have also unlocked great potential in wearables. These gadgets have gone beyond tracking heart rates and calorie burns for fitness enthusiasts to helping healthcare providers to monitor patients’ conditions and provide real-time intervention when needed.
In logistics, workers equipped with wearable scanners, or radio-frequency-identification-enabled devices, can streamline inventory tracking and reduce errors. In industrial environments, wearables can enable employers to keep track of workers wearing protective equipment to ensure safety.
