Private 5G networks unlock the potential of edge computing and generative AI
With its low latency and high bandwidth capabilities, private 5G networks reduce the time it takes for IoT devices and edge servers to communicate with each other, enabling real-time processing of data at the edge. By bringing the edge to the factory or manufacturing floor, operators can use network data to identify problems on the assembly line, initiate predictive maintenance, and enable robotics.
According to Gartner, by 2026, generative AI technologies will account for 20% of initial network configurations. Edge computing is key to deploying AI and other technologies, as every company looks to deploy generative AI to improve productivity and processes. AI can increase operational efficiency and improve employee safety and health. But this all starts with collecting the right data, often from the edge.
Manufacturers want to use AI both locally and on global networks to help perform basic and repetitive operations. By giving AI access to local data, businesses can run operations better, anticipate and address problems, and control costs. With the right data strategy, as one example, a manufacturing company can use computer vision to detect defects on its production line and significantly increase efficiency, while employees can leverage their AI-enabled wearables. improve mobility and employee safety. In another example, service providers deploy AI to help customers gain real-time visibility and insights that connect business operations with revenue.
Private 5G networks give businesses complete control over their network infrastructure and, when done properly, can improve security, data privacy outcomes, and flexibility. But to fully exploit the potential of Industry 4.0, companies must look to deploy ubiquitous connectivity, convergence of IT and OT, edge computing, generative AI, and AIOps to improve their competitiveness.
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