FEATURE
Technology innovations place increasing demands on
infrastructure. One such example is 5G, which looks likely
to dominate headlines in the industry for some time.
But while the arrival of 5G heralds numerous benefits, it
also creates challenges for telcos who need to ensure
their underlying infrastructure can cope with the new
requirements. Andrew Donoghue, Director of EMEA
Analyst Relations, at Vertiv, tells us why prefabricated
modular data centres could be one solution.
Why 5G won’t be a
blockbuster without
investing in behind-the-
scenes infrastructure
O
ne of the claims for 5G is that it will enable you to
download an HD movie in about 10 seconds. With that in
mind, the arrival of 5G itself could be likened to the launch
of a Hollywood blockbuster. Hype and anticipation are at fever
pitch; 5G consistently steals the show at Mobile World Congress
events and generates daily headlines that some movie moguls
can only dream of. controlled cameras for the original Star Wars film before they
could even film a single shot.
For telcos, the 5G opportunity is palpable but, just like producing
a blockbuster, also fraught with logistical and financial challenges
including the need to invest in new technology. Famously, George
Lucas’s Industrial, Light and Magic special effects unit had to
invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in models and computer- The 5G opportunity for telcos
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Similarly, delivering the 5G box-office telcos expect won’t happen
without an overhaul of underlying infrastructure. While this may
seem a daunting and expensive prospect, there are emerging
technologies that can help that process.
Unlike earlier upgrades of mobile networks, 5G delivers a major
step change in connectivity. It will underpin new use cases
that help create a more connected world. These include smart
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