INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
THE VALUE OF
CONNECTIVITY
The value of 5G and Wi-Fi 6 cannot be understated, especially when it comes to business value. By Prashil Gareeb, Managing Executive: Converged Communications at BCX
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Prashil Gareeb, Managing Executive: Converged Communications at BCX
he emergent connectivity technologies of Wi-Fi 6 and 5G are more than hype and expectation – they are technologies that can fundamentally transform the business bottom line and deliver measurable value. According to a report recently released by the Wi-Fi Alliance, the blend of new technology and additional spectrum has enhanced
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the economic value of Wi-Fi to a total global forecast of about US$4.35 billion (R65.87 billion) by 2025. As for 5G, McKinsey believes that it is set to remain at the forefront of digital change and enablement for multiple enterprise sectors and industries, offering up improved innovation and oppor tunity as a result. Together, they are the tools with which organisations
can build ecosystems that redefine and refine ways of work, industr y, innovation and connectivity.
W6 power efficiency Wi-Fi 6 (W6) is the marketing name for the IEEE 802.11ax set of standards and was originally developed in response to the increased volume of devices in enterprise and consumer environments. It
