Key criteria for evaluating GigaOm hybrid 5G solutions

1. executive summary

5G, the fifth generation of mobile network technology, represents a major advancement from the previous generation, 4G. Designed to offer faster data transfer speeds, lower latency, and the ability to connect more devices simultaneously, carriers are rapidly expanding their 5G rollout as spectrum becomes available in each region. We are making a large investment.

Nevertheless, private and public 5G networks each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Private 5G networks offer greater control, security, and customization, making them suitable for organizations that handle sensitive data or require a high level of privacy. However, they come with high initial costs, specialized knowledge requirements, ongoing maintenance requirements, and potential regulatory hurdles. Public 5G networks, on the other hand, are more accessible and cost-effective, but can be more vulnerable to security threats such as hacking and data breaches.

Hybrid 5G networks combine public and private infrastructure to provide flexibility and scalability for a variety of industries, including manufacturing, transportation, energy and utilities, healthcare, retail, mining, agriculture, education, and sports. The key drivers for adoption are increased network speed and reliability, enhanced connectivity for hybrid work environments, digital transformation and innovation, operational efficiency, and cost reduction.

table 1 summarizes the differences between the three 5G network types.

Table 1. Definitions of private 5G, public 5G, and hybrid 5G

The evolution of 5G, including hybrid 5G, is underway as enterprises, industrial sectors, and carriers seek new and compelling use cases to justify their investments. However, as the technology continues to mature, it is expected to further increase speed, capacity, and flexibility, enabling a wide range of new applications and services.

Business imperatives
Hybrid 5G networks, which combine both public and private wireless 5G infrastructure, balance network coverage with cost efficiency, flexibility, and scalability, allowing businesses to control, customize, and scale their networks to meet their changing needs. will do so. Critical in today’s distributed, hybrid, and remote work environments, hybrid 5G provides enterprise-grade security and supports a wide range of use cases. Additionally, hybrid 5G’s network slicing capabilities improve network efficiency and performance, providing real-time applications and services with high-speed connectivity and low latency.

Sector recruitment score
To help executives and decision makers assess the potential business impact and value of deploying hybrid 5G solutions, this GigaOm Key Criteria report provides information on benefits, maturity, urgency, impact, and effort. It provides an overall sector adoption score by scoring each factor based on how strongly it forces or prevents hybrid 5G adoption (see Figure 1) 4 out of 5 for Hybrid 5G, with 5 indicating the strongest recommendation for adoption. This shows that hybrid 5G is a reliable candidate for deployment and worth considering.

The factors contributing to the sector adoption score for Hybrid 5G are detailed in the sector overview section below.

Figure 1. Hybrid 5G sector adoption scores

This is the first year that GigaOm has reported on the hybrid 5G space in the context of key criteria and radar reports. This GigaOm Key Criteria report highlights functional (table stakes, key features, and new features) and non-functional requirements (business criteria) for selecting an effective hybrid 5G solution. His companion GigaOm Radar report identifies vendors and products that excel in these features and business metrics. These reports provide an overview of the Hybrid 5G market and its underlying technologies, identify key hybrid 5G products, and help decision makers evaluate these solutions to make more informed investment decisions. We will support you to do so.