For businesses, planning an edge strategy and reaping the rewards is often a complex and difficult process. There are countless applications to deploy, a proliferation of hardware devices to manage, multiple data types and sources to integrate, and significant security risks to avoid.
A key component to simplifying the edge experience is the network itself. In a recent post, we discussed edge connectivity options and the various pros and cons that come with them. Private 5G networks offer higher speeds, lower latency, enhanced security, and the ability to connect significantly more edge devices compared to previous networks.
These capabilities open up possibilities for running time-sensitive, data-intensive edge applications and high-density use cases. It also provides the foundation for unprecedented business innovation and revolutionary new digital experiences.
A recent study commissioned by Dell Technologies and conducted by TechTarget Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) reveals growing enthusiasm for private 5G across the industry and where enterprise use cases are headed over the next 12 months. It has become clear that we are heading towards
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Most notably, according to the study, organization (95%) have formally quantified or are in the process of quantifying the value of private 5G networks. 89% have already allocated a budget Required for private 5G investment.
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It’s interesting to explore the industry-specific applications enabled by 5G at the edge. ESG research provides deeper insight into the priorities of different sectors.
transportation and logistics, Advanced predictive maintenance and industrial automation are gaining traction. This includes mobile asset tracking and real-time monitoring to improve safety and prevent unauthorized access.
manufacturing organization focuses on computer vision for industrial automation applications such as quality control and quality inspection, improving the efficiency of production processes and improving workplace safety through real-time monitoring in hazardous areas.
Healthcare field focuses on secure segmentation of network traffic and reliable cellular coverage capabilities, delivering advances in augmented reality and virtual reality augmented care, remote surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, and medical expertise not otherwise available. We provide.
Energy and natural resources companies We prioritize employee safety and environmental protection, and conduct real-time monitoring to prevent accidents and injuries. Private 5G-enabled AR/VR technology facilitates remote training and maintenance, increasing productivity and reducing downtime.
Retail company Businesses powered by private 5G to better understand flow analytics in retail environments to improve inventory management, improve store design, increase employee productivity and increase customer satisfaction We are focusing on the ingestion and analysis of captured videos.
It’s all or nothing
More than half of survey respondents expect private 5G and Wi-Fi to work together. This means that private 5G will not immediately replace traditional Wi-Fi networks, but rather complement them. As users move seamlessly between locations, maintaining consistent network visibility and management capabilities across both 5G and Wi-Fi will be essential.
Technological innovation in line with the times
Despite the challenging global economy, 2023 will be a pivotal year for private 5G at the edge. Organizations are ready to embrace new technologies to deliver next-generation experiences in an era of increased competition. Private 5G provides the foundation for fundamental innovation, especially at the edge.
As edge applications become more important, so will private 5G. This new partnership between wireless services and enterprise computing is paving the way for a new era of digital innovation.
As leaders in developing private wireless solutions for the industry’s edge applications, Dell Technologies and Intel work together to ensure optimal performance across a wide range of edge workloads. We collaborate with industry leaders and the open source community to create powerful, comprehensive solutions for private networks deployed today. Private networks powered by Dell Technologies and Intel enable use cases and help businesses take advantage of 5G and edge computing.
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Estefania de Sosa is a product marketing manager at Dell Technologies. Her work focuses on creative market strategy, identifying growth opportunities, and developing content about the dynamic field of computing at the edge. With over 15 years of technology experience, Estefania has a strong quantitative and marketing background and earned her MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
