WHAT IS 5G ?
5G is the fifth generation of cellular technology . Cisco reports that it is designed to increase speed , reduce latency and improve flexibility of wireless services . 5G technology has a theoretical peak speed of 20 Gbps , while the peak speed of 4G is only 1 Gbps .
5G also promises lower latency , which can improve the performance of business applications as well as other digital experiences ( such as online gaming , videoconferencing and self-driving cars ).
While earlier generations of cellular technology ( such as 4G LTE ) focused on ensuring connectivity , 5G takes connectivity to the next level by delivering connected experiences from the cloud to clients . 5G networks are virtualised and software-driven , and they exploit cloud technologies .
How can cloud and 5G advance sustainability goals ? Success in sustainability goals does not just involve being more sustainable – there is a considerable reporting side to it , and accurate reporting involves data collection and analysis . Migrating to cloud networks to meet demanding data and application needs not only simplifies the user-end , it also boosts efficiency .
“ Organisations migrating from on-premises network hardware to cloudbased services can decrease related carbon emissions between 78 % and 96 %,” explains Faith .
96 June 2024