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INFOGRAPHIC 5G and Edge raise power challenges and energy efficiency concerns, Vertiv research shows Research from Vertiv, a leader in power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services, has shown how the deployment of 5G raises power challenges and energy efficiency concerns. ertiv has announced research V that shows chipset and device vendors are investing heavily to ‘get ahead’ of 5G. Smartphones for the main 5G radio spectrum bands are slated to hit the market in 2020. More than 40 operators have already launched 5G services. Some operators are accelerating initial 5G deployments to keep up with demand and competition and Vertiv estimates than 65% will offer first commercial services in 2020. In January 2019, 53% of global operators planned to offer first 5G services in 2020. Energy bills for 5G and Edge network deployments are expected to be higher than those for 4G. The survey showed that this is a major concern for 5G network owners, with 94% saying it will raise energy costs. According to the survey respondents, Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) is the most important technology for achieving operational and profitability goals related to 5G, Edge Computing and data centre ops. IN JANUARY 2019, 53% OF GLOBAL OPERATORS PLANNED TO OFFER FIRST 5G SERVICES IN 2020. The companies surveyed are already following energy saving tactics with 79% reducing AC to DC conversion, 66% upgrading batteries from VRLA to Li-ion, 63% using AI/Deep Learning solutions in conjunction with DCIM and 54% are carrying out ongoing energy audits of network sites to identify efficiency opportunities. The survey also showed how the companies were hoping to improve energy saving tactics within five years’ time, so although only 43% are currently using new cooling techniques, 73% said they would be using these techniques within five years. ◊ www.intelligentdatacentres.com Issue 15 25