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5G Network Computing Power

Fraunhofer IPT Implements 5G Network for Maximum Speed

— February 11, 2021 — Business
Fraunhofer IPT prepares for 5G networks in the industry, allowing for speedy advanced control tasks and hosting computing power within the cloud. Within industrial automation, this is highly efficient -- from a more traditional stance in the space, it has often centered around consumer market.

Niels König from Fraunhofer IPT states that “As an industrial user, to benefit from the advantages 5G offers, you definitely need a private network." Speeds such as 10 gb/s and a latency of about 1ms are only achievable through private networks and more difficult through smartphones. Fraunhofer IPT is one of the partners within the 5G-Acia consortium, which stands for "Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation. This project works towards implementing 5G technology throughout multiple industries

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Trend Themes
1. Private 5G Networks - Private 5G networks are becoming essential for industrial users to achieve high speeds and low latency, creating opportunities for companies to provide secure networking solutions.
2. Cloud Computing Within Industry - Cloud computing within industry increases efficiency and allows for advanced control tasks, presenting an opportunity for companies to offer cloud-based solutions tailored for industrial use-cases.
3. 5G in Industrial Automation - The implementation of 5G technology in industrial automation presents opportunities for companies to develop innovative solutions that streamline processes and increase productivity.
Industry Implications
1. Manufacturing - The implementation of private 5G networks and cloud computing within the manufacturing industry provides opportunities for companies to develop solutions that optimize production processes and increase efficiency.
2. Logistics - The use of 5G networks for logistics and transportation provides opportunities for companies to develop real-time tracking and monitoring solutions that increase operational efficiencies and save costs.
3. Energy - Implementing 5G technology within the energy industry allows for remote monitoring and control of facilities, providing opportunities for companies to develop solutions that optimize energy consumption and improve sustainability.
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