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You’ll soon be hearing a lot about 5G. How it’s completely transformational, how it’s the biggest step mobile communication has taken since the invention of the mobile phone and how it’s not just ‘faster 4G’. Then you ask what 5G does, and it all starts to sound like 5G is just faster 4G after all.

t might not sound like the new future, but that’s because we’ve only just got started. Helping businesses navigate the complexities and opportunities of 5G is the job of the DCMS-funded body, UK5G. Rober t Driver leads the organisation that pulls together the trade bodies of Cambridge Wireless, the TM Forum and the Knowledge Transfer Network, which, together, build a network of networks. Cambr idge Wireless has a membersh ip t hat understands the advanced technologies. The TM Forum brings together mobile operators around the world to share best practice, and the Knowledge T ransfer Net work understands how to relate these innovations to UK businesses in a variety of industrial sectors.

Six important working groups for 5G Essential to the running of UK5G is the advisory panel chaired by Ros Singleton, and six working groups targeting technologies in particular par ts of t he U K economy. The working groups look at:

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Connected Places, which promotes the development and automation of sma r t c it ies a nd r u ra l env i ron ment s work i ng with a wide number of local authorities

Inter nat iona l Issues, which looks at exporting the substantial body of UK 5G knowledge

6. Testbed and Trials, which focuses on learning lessons from the three Testbeds and six Trials that have been carried out thus far

2. L o c a l e n t e r p r i s e p a r t n e r s h i p s ( L E P s) and small and medium e n t e r p r i s e s (S M E s) , focusing on how businesses can adopt and implement 5G

The Testbeds were developed at the universities of Surrey, Bristol and King’s College London. The trials have looked at tourism around the UK, at advanced automotive applications using the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, healthcare in Liverpool, agriculture in many UK sites and manufacturing i n Worc e s ter. The T r i a l s a nd Testbeds are a fantastic example of DCMS funding, matched by private enterprise developing world beating UK technology.

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Creat ive Industr ies, which is focusing on new c onte nt a nd s e r v ic e s, media production a nd d i s t r i b ut ion , a nd immersive technologies

4. Manufacturing working group, helping industries use 5G in a factory context, w he r e it ’s ne e d e d for just-in-t ime processes, qualit y control and predictive maintenance

Thinking of 5G as a faster 4G is like thinking of a car as a faster bicycle. Yes, it is faster, but it’s the other aspects that make it special. The technology triumvirate of 5G is: faster connections, less latency – that is to say instantaneous reactions so no lagging – and the ability to have vast numbers of devices in a small space. A poster child for such wireless technology is the Ocado automated

Thinking of 5G as a faster 4G is like thinking of a car as a faster bicycle. Yes, it is faster, but it’s the other aspects that make it special. warehouse, which uses f leets of robots to move storage bins so that a packing robot can reach the item it needs. The orchestration of this means that Ocado has had to develop a special 4G-based dense cellular network controlling thousands of fast-moving robots simultaneously, each to within a fraction of a second. The private network is the magic ingredient In the Ocado case, the special technology is a private network. Private networks are not new to the technology but are much better integrated with 5G. The ability to run private networks ties in with two different aspects of 5G. One is ‘network slicing’. Here a mobile network – typically one of the major providers – offers a privately allocated part of the network. A business can use it for its own purposes with a guarantee of service. The second method for a private network is for the business, school, farm or community to have its own radio network. This is akin to putting solar panels on your

house, using the power and selling excess back to the national grid. When previous generations of mobile technologies have rolled out new services, they have done so with little preparation from government and industry. With 5G, this is different, the foundations have been laid, and that’s just as well because 5G is clearly a lot more than just faster 4G. WRITTEN BY: SIMON ROCKMAN INTERVIEW WITH:

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Enterprises have already started to build their own 5G networks, separate from the mobile operators’ public networks. Why is this and should it be encouraged?

uch of t he world i s fo c u s s i n g on 5 G a s a consumer service – one that improves phone connectivity and sig nal coverage. However, benefits will likely be first felt a mong bu si nes s u sers, where companies have invested in ‘private’ 5G networks. The crux is that 5G isn’t limited to public networks. The technology is also being rolled out on private networks to give low latency, high reliability, and a large density of connected devices to businesses. Businesses have an opportunity, through these private networks, to benefit from an established ecos ystem t hat meet s t hei r bespoke needs. 5G networks can be tailored to different needs While private networks are not a new phenomemon, the advent of 5G allows industries to design a net work t h at i s s p e c i f ic to their needs. For ex a mple, a n autom ate d warehouse may require millions of connections within a small geographic area but not rely on high bandwidth, while an airport offering both consumer services and operational connections over a single network will need capacity and rel iabi l it y, and indust r ia l automation requires low latency a nd h ig h p e a k dat a rate s. 5G

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technologies can offer all of this, but not necessarily at the same time. There are three general types of 5G network (see fig 1.): 1.

Enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)

2. Massive machine type communications (MMTC) 3.

Ultra-reliable low latency connections (URLLC)

Public networks need to be designed around the first of these, so they can hope to recover costs. Private networks can offer bespoke design While the above categories are a good star t ing point, pr ivate networks are not constrained to these predetermined designs. This means that additional capacity can be built into defined locations, and quality of coverage and service can be monitored, if needed. While public operators can’t pre d ic t t he dem a nd for t hei r network, private networks have a more defined need – and network designers can use this to reduce costs. However, that is not to say private networks will be cheaper than buying capacity on a public network, as they will not have the benefit of larger economies of scale and better external connectivity

that public networks do. A shared public-private network can be cheaper, but may then lack flexibility for meeting demand and may be less secure. The security of fully private networks may be crucial for enterprise, but this comes at a cost. It is crucial that enterprises understand their requirements before making any decisions on how to commission a network. What is needed for a private network to run? A l l m o b i le n e t work s r e q u i r e radiospectrum. In order to operate a network, private users must gain access to radiospectrum, either by ow nership or t hough some sharing arrangement. Peak data rate

Enhanced Mobile Broadband

Unlicenced spectrum, such as that used for standard wifi, does not meet the security and reliability requirements of industry for 5G. However, getting dedicated access to spectrum that can benefit from 5G ecosystems can be difficult. Some regulators are trying to address this. In France, mobile network operators will be able to acquire additional spectrum on the condition that industry can access it under reasonable conditions. In Germany, the regulator reserved 100 MHz of C-band spectrum for industr ia l uses, mean ing t hat mobile networks were left with less. Reserving access to spectrum for new ser v ices ca n promote in novation, but it may not be efficient as it could reduce the capacity of public 5G networks.

High importance

User experienced data rate

Medium Area traffic capacity

Industrial users are generally facing a choice between uncertainty of future use (if mobile networks are temporarily sharing their spectrum) or high costs (if spectrum holdings are specifically acquired). S p e c t r u m sh a r i n g b e t we e n different users may be a better approach, t h rough tech n iques such as ‘dynamic access,’ which distributes spectrum between users as and when it is needed. How UK businesses can benefit from private 5G P r ivate 5G present s a huge opportunity for UK business, helping to automate and modernise industry and communications in a reliable and secure way. However, it is crucial that networks are appropriately designed and spectrum is used in the appropriate way. Governments, regulators and industry need to continue to work together to make sure this happens.

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How 5G will transform businesses big and small

5G at Belfast Harbour:

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T’s EE mobile arm brought 5G to the UK only a few months ago and already we are seeing that the opportunities it presents to transform the way we work are truly inspiring. Here, we look at a few of the ways in which this new digital ecosystem will work, combining IoT, AI,

Visitors to one of the largest agricultural shows in Europe were able to see how 5G technology could transform our lives in the future, with a demonstration of a 5G-connected driverless pod. The driverless electric vehicle was one of the first self-driving pods in the world to be connected to a live 5G network, and highlights the possible future uses of 5G technology in a rural setting. The driverless pods,

Belfast Harbour, BT and mixed reality partners Ubimax and VRtuoso have been demonstrating the tangible benefits that 5G can deliver to business and industry across the UK. The first demonstration shows a member of Belfast Harbour’s operations team inspecting one of the harbour’s cranes. They are wearing an augmented reality headset connect-

manufactured by Westfield Technology Group, can be used across a wide range of environments and industries and are being considered as a sustainable transport alternative in rural areas such as national parks. Connecting the pods with 5G transforms the range of applications that can stream data to and from the pod in real-time, including 3D mapping models, video from the on-board safety cameras and infotainment for passengers. Nick Speed, BT Group Director for Wales, says: “5G is the next generation of mobile technology and will transform the way we live and work. We’re hugely excited about what we can do with 5G today, and in the future. This activation at the showground reinforces one of the many possibilities for farming, agriculture

We want to dispel any myths that digital transformation is only for the major players; 5G will enable businesses of all sizes to work with greater agility, flexibility and security. It will also transform the

ed to a 5G device and receiving stepby-step maintenance guidance and remote support through video collaboration with a remote expert, via an application server in the cloud. 5G provides the ultrafast speeds and reliability needed, while AR solution specialists, Ubimax, provide the software for the headsets, which can easily be worn by any operational staff working out in the port. The demonstration shows how maintenance activities can be simplified and improved, by delivering information directly to staff when and where they need it. The hands-free headsets are particularly suitable in hazardous environments, where health and safety is essential, and built to work with

and rural tourism.” Deputy Minister for Economy Lee Waters said: “As part of our Mobile Action Plan, we’ve highlighted innovation and emerging technologies, including 5G, and the importance of working with major events, such as the Royal Welsh, to improve connectivity. 5G also opens up opportunities for agriculture technology developments and autonomous vehicles, and it’s great to see this innovation happening in the rural community.” BT’s 5G will bring a faster and more reliable mobile connection – particularly in crowded areas – and will enable a range of new, ‘smart’ devices to connect to the web using the superfast network.

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In another UK first, BT and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) are demonstrating scenarios where 5G virtual and augmented reality, together with robotic technology can significantly improve the healthcare sector. Remote-controlled ultrasound and connected ambulances, all made possible through hosting over the 5G network, were trialled at the Medical Devices Testing and Evaluation Centre (MD-TEC) in UHB’s prestigious simulation lab. The technology behind the 5G connected ambulance can be combined with clinical expertise to enable remote diagnostics and link field

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way businesses operate, capturing and analysing richer data than ever before and enabling smarter, real-time decisions. Technology is the backbone of every industry, no matter the size, and 5G is a key contributor to this once-in-ageneration turning point.

personal protective equipment such as hard hats. The potential industry and business benefits of 5G enabled applications like this are vast, from improved operational efficiency and productivity, to fast and reliable knowledge transfer and higher employee satisfaction and engagement. The second demonstration shows a 5G immersive experience, illustrating how 5G can make virtual reality ‘boundary-less’ by allowing geographically dispersed participants to draw VR content down from the cloud. Participants can then be connected into the same real-time, virtual presentation or training event. Only 5G can provide the connectivity

5G-connected driverless pods at Europe’s first rural 5G network

practitioners with surgeons or consultants in ‘real time’. This allows clinicians to remotely assess and diagnose a patient, view medical records, vital signs and ultrasounds. Wearing a specially equipped VR headset, the clinician is able to visualise exactly what the paramedic sees in the ambulance. Using a joystick, they are then able to remotely direct the paramedic in real time to perform any necessary scans, as well as get close-up footage of the wounds and injuries of a patient. The clinician does this by speaking to the paramedic to look in a particular direction, or, in the case of a scan, sends control signals over the live 5G network to a robotic or ‘haptic’ glove

But this is just the start. We’ll be pushing the boundaries of innovation by bringing more 5G use cases to the forefront over the coming months, In the meantime, I hope this inspires you to think about how your business can get ready to take advantage of the full benefits of 5G.

needed for the content download and real time event interaction. Immersive experiences have the potential to transform the business industry, in particular with marketing and training activities. They enable companies like Belfast Harbour, with large fixed infrastructures, to bring the harbour to the customer, letting them experience the environment and services in a much more captivating and immediate way. They can also be a powerful training tool - an immersive 360-degree experience makes the brain feel like the user has experienced a situation, creating a memory that leads to higher levels of engagement and retention.

5G supporting rural industries

The benefits of 5G in a rural setting were highlighted at the 100th Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, taking place in Llanelwedd in mid Wales, where BT installed 5G at the showground, making it one of the first, permanent rural 5G networks in Europe.

In a first for the UK, the demonstrations, performed live over BT’s public 5G network, show two 5G enabled applications that are being explored by Belfast Harbour as part of their vision for creating a ‘Smart Port’ and an iconic waterfront for the city.

automation, data analytics and mobile edge computing.

worn by the paramedic. The glove creates small vibrations that direct the paramedic’s hand to where the clinician wants the ultrasound sensor to be moved. This allows the clinician to remotely control the sensor position, while seeing the images in real-time. In addition, there is a camera in the ambulance that transmits a high definition view of the inside of the ambulance, paramedic and patient. Together with live feeds of the patient’s ultrasound scan, the clinician is able to recognise vital signs and view medical records in real time via the VR headset, providing a truly immersive experience.

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How will 5G impact cultural change in the UK in business? The world is becoming more digitally connected every single day, in fact it’s expected that there’ll be more than 20bn connected devices by 2020. The Internet of Things is now a real possibility, which will require much more bandwidth, much higher service quality and the ability to support a vastly greater density of connected devices. 5G will also have much lower latency, meaning businesses can download and upload files quickly and easily, without worrying about network delays or issues. For the business world, which is moving at a rapid pace with technology adoption, we need to provide our customers with 5G networking, ensuring they can benefit from emerging innovations and ultimately transform their business.

How is 5G different from 4G? 5G is a step-change in mobile networking and promises exponentially faster download speeds, greater latency and better reliability. Building on the capabilities of 4G, 5G boasts speed uplifts of around 100-150Mbps, with some users able to achieve speeds of 1Gbps on their 5G enabled smartphones. As well as improved bandwidth, a key feature of the technology is greatly reduced levels of network latency, making 5G more responsive than other mobile technology standards before it.

When will 5G be accessible to all? This is the first phase of our 5G roll out, which is focused on using the combined power of 4G and 5G to give our customers the fastest, most reliable mobile broadband experience they’ve ever had. We’ll enable many more sites with 5G over the course of 2019 and 2020, with our engineers upgrading more than 100 sites every month. So we’re very much at the start of an exciting journey. That’s also because the capabilities of 5G will build over time as the technology matures.

How can businesses leverage 5G and benefit from mobile-first? The availability of 5G combined with a growing global workforce, a shift in media consumption and an increase in remote employees, has meant SMEs are able to adopt a mobile-first approach easier than ever before. In fact, recent BT research demonstrates that the business industry - from small businesses right through to global enterprises - are very aware of 5G’s benefits, particularly in bringing fast and reliable connectivity to mobile devices, reinforcing mobilefirst as a very necessary and profitable option for SMEs. By 2020, more than half of the global workforce will be millennials who have been raised in the digital revolution and expect mobility, flexibility and a stronger sense of work-life balance. Organisations that understand this and prioritise the needs of this next generation will likely experience much higher levels of employee satisfaction and wellbeing.

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Human-centric 5G – the technology being harnessed to improve patient care 4G gave the consumer the edge. The ability to purchase on-the-go and change the buying experience. 5G, however, will go further and harness tech to – for example – improve the services provided to patients by the NHS.

or the likes of Amazon, Uber and other platform, digital-first entities, 4G was the enabler for thriving within the smartphone revolution from 2012. Increased connectivity and the ability to purchase on-the-go enabled these well-equipped companies to surge ahead and establish enormous customer bases. B T ’s C h ie f T e c h nolo g y a nd Information Officer – Fotis Karonis – recalled his excitement at 4G’s launch during a conversation about how 5G’s 2019 launch might have similar revolutionary repercussions for business. EE’s launch of 5G in May was initially focused on the UK’s four capital cities, plus Birmingham and Manchester, but has now been rolled out to 25 of the country’s largest towns and cities, with coverage set to expand further. ‘Hey, I have one more ‘G’ under my belt!’ He laughs. But 5G is far more than just ‘one more G’. Karonis likened it to a fourth industrial revolution, enabling mobile technologies that can bridge divides between industries and take connectivity and efficiency to new levels. But what does that actually mean in the real world? Karonis was quick to offer tangible examples of where 5G will spark a digital transformation and make services we use every day more flexible and efficient. How 5G can relieve pressure in healthcare The healthcare industry is under immense strain from an ageing population, excessive A&E visits driving up average waiting times and underfunding but 5G could make a big difference. “But 5G can help to treat people – effectively – outside of hospital, by bringing clinical

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expertise closer to the patient,” says Karonis. “This is where the technology comes into play, relieving pressure and providing mobile expertise and visibility to enable better decisionmaking that could save lives.”

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Patients can – potentially – be treated at the site of injury The advent of augmented reality (AR) and the increased plausibility of it through 5G will undoubtedly change ambulance services and have far reaching effects throughout other industries. It is, in essence, the ability to ‘see what I see’. For instance, a paramedic may be the first person to treat a stab victim. Through AR glasses worn by the paramedic, a doctor will be able to remotely control what they see through the paramedic’s glasses and see in incredible detail how severe the wounds are and whether they are life threatening. “ Th i s i s a m i s s ion - c r it ic a l application, t hat could have a huge positive effect throughout healthcare. Through this type of mobile technology, unnecessary referrals and A&E visits can be drastically reduced.” Improving efficiency and supporting immersive training AR and VR (virtual reality) are two clear examples of how a variety of businesses could get ahead and harness the power of 5G. Karonis gave the example of Belfast Harbour, where this technology has recently been utilised by engineers. “We had a young engineer on an enormous crane, in a working sh ipya rd wea r i ng A R g la sses. A senior engineer picked up that view, directed him and established

FOTIS KARONIS CTIO BT Enterprise where a serious fault lay from a remote destination. “These types of collaborative capabilities are applicable across so many different industries,” he says. The learning experience could also change dramatically through virtual reality, something Karonis sees having an impact similar to that of AR. “Immersive learning, enabling staff to learn in VR surroundings or ‘on the job’ will ensure staff education is faster and based in reality.” How do businesses best prepare for these new capabilities? “It’s all about team work - we are building the future of working in partnership with our customers. Partner with companies who are at the forefront of delivering 5G technology. But also, ask yourself as a business what that big problem is that 5G and these types of solutions could help you crack. We want to help businesses harness ‘human-centric 5G.’ They are the projects that we are excited to get involved with.” WRITTEN BY: JAMES ALDER

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5G security: lessons learned from the cloud

WRITTEN BY: SIMON FLETCHER Chief Technology Officer, Real Wireless, Institution of Engineering and Technology

When new technology appears, organisations rush to exploit its potential and service providers scramble to serve surging demand. 5G is no exception.

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he unpara l leled speed, bandwidth, capacity and lowlatency of the next-generation mobile network is uniting businesses with network operators and offering up a dizzying selection of 5G services. Before businesses start t r a n s m it t i n g d at a a c r o s s 5 G networks, they must proceed with caution; a number of cyber thieves are eager to exploit 5G frailties and seize valuable business assets. If 5G rollout is plagued by security scandals, cautious CTOs will kill promising projects before they even get started. Thankfully, looking at the success of cloud security provides guidance on how to navigate this new terrain and harness 5G’s benefits. Shared responsibility over security When cloud computing arrived on the scene, businesses were more than reticent about handing over locallystored crown jewels to unproven server farms hundreds of miles away. Fast forward to the present day, and public cloud providers are regarded as some of the most cyber accomplished organisations in IT and are increasingly entrusted with core business applications. A key facilitator in this transition was the ‘Shared Responsibility Model’. Very early on, businesses and cloud providers realised the advent of cloud challenged traditional notions of cybersecurity. Businesses suddenly had to trust data and applications with external entities - they and public cloud providers now had an imperative and incentive to identify and divide security responsibilities. With 5G, the same principle applies to service providers and enterprises.

Security and 5G B u t how s ho u ld 5 G s e c u r it y responsibi l it ies be car ved up? A m a z on Web S er v ic e s ’ (AWS) widely cited notion of ‘security in’ vs ‘security of’ provides a useful launchpad. AWS works to ensure the security of the cloud, such as the hardware, while AWS users ensure security in the cloud - their data, firewall configurations etc. Network operators should fulfil a similar role, ensuring the security of 5G. Similarly, enterprises must ensure the software they deploy on 5G networks is watertight, encrypt data, and robustly authenticate and identify the myriad sensors and devices jostling for connectivity. The path to secure 5G will take more than embracing a shared security strategy. Organisations need to cultivate technical skills and technologies, including security virtualisation and automation. If businesses t h in k creat ively about how they can use 5G service providers as a security tool, and service providers make it clear the gaps that they cannot fill, a secure foundation for 5G can be built.

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It’s like waiting for the other shoe to drop isn’t it? We hit peak hype curve for a new technology and then the doubters start to make their voices heard. In the last few weeks there has been a generous scattering of reports and commentary throwing dark shadows over the business case for 5G.

iven sluggish smartphone take-up globally and current con su mer at t it udes to the costs associated with mobile d at a c o n s u m p t i o n , d o u b t i n g the prospects of rapid ROI on 5G investments seems a pretty safe position to adopt. Indeed, recent reports from the US suggest operators are not managing to increase revenue as quickly as data traffic rises. This has seen some questioning the motivation for the spectrum and infrastructure investments required to deliver 5G; maybe the doomsters have got it right?

planning and orchestration tools to cut costs and maximise assets in dense networks. But then, some of the commentary draws on feelings of foreboding, with a number of people feeling obliged to note that only even numbered radio iterations (i.e. 2G, 4G) turn out to be successful. Four data points does not a pattern make!

Teething problems at implementation aren’t new

Little appetite to pay more for mobile broadband

Well, no, not really. Those who have been around for a while will have seen first-hand the difficulties faced in deploying previous generations of connectivity solutions. They will likely also feel faintly comforted that the hype cycle will play out as it has time and time again. In reality, it’s difficult to escape the impression that, this time around, there’s an element of ‘fake news’ or misinformation coming from some commentators. Truthfully, I’m not sure anyone directly involved really believed that the 5G business case was going to be straightforward but that doesn’t mean it’s not going to be successful. Of course, some of the com ment a r y i s per t i nent; for example, that which is pointing to the urgent need to improve deployment regulation as well as

Real Wireless has been interrogating the 5G value proposition for some years. At Real Wireless, we published a techno -econom ic ana lysis w it hin t he 5G NOR M A project that suggested the most likely scenario would be that there was little willingness to pay more for enhanced mobile broadband – the prime 5G use case for consumers. At some point down the road, scaling consumer use will u ndoubte d ly b e a s i g n i f ic a nt (perhaps even the primary) factor to shape the economics of 5G, but it was never going to be the starting point.

It is also important to remember that 5G shouldn’t be seen as somehow separate from the rest of the connectivity toolbox.

5G architecture to reflect requirements per vertical Working on the EU’s MoNA rch project confirmed to us that new

5G a rch ite c t u re w a s t a k i ng a position based on cloud-orientated techno-economics to address the specific requirements of priority verticals such as transport, media/ entertainment, and health. Enterprise uses for 5G such as modernisation of ports, network densification and the development of connected vehicles are likely to be key determinants for the economic feasibility of early stage 5G deployment. It is also important to remember t h at 5 G shou ld n’t b e s e en a s somehow separate from the rest of the connectivity toolbox. When 5G is deployed at scale for enterprise and consumers, it will always be one of a suite of connectivity tools – including Wi-Fi, 4G (LTE) and even 2G – that still have roles to play. 2G for example, will be needed for some time to connect rural and remote communities and also in maintaining machine to machine communications such as the UK’s smart meter rollout and the EC mandated eCall system in cars. There are bound to be some causalities in the existing wireless i ndu s t r y s up pl y c h a i n a s 5 G journeys towards interdependence, combi n i ng con s u mer u se a nd industry verticals. The trick to sustainability will be patient capital investment in the right digital i n f ra s t r uc t u re opp or t u n it ie s. That’s where I’m expecting the next interesting developments to come from. Read more at businessandindustry.co.uk MEDIAPLANET

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How Gigabit LTE will ensure 5G success Gigabit LTE is a mobile technology milestone that will help enterprises make the most of 5G’s faster speeds and network elasticity creating huge opportunities, says Manish Watwani, chief marketing and product officer at Telit. Q: What is the role of Gigabit LTE in 5G? A: Gigabit LTE represents a significant mobile-connectivity landmark as the world moves to 5G and data is transferred at much faster speeds. We think of cellular mostly as a consumer play, but, at this point, cellular is transforming enterprise networking, business and industry in more material ways than our consumer lives. In this transformation, both people and “things” demand gigabit-per-second upstream and downstream speeds as they live stream, download video and share content. It will play a crucial role because cellular is becoming the primary technology for enterprise networking, industrial automation a nd ot her a re a s u s ua l ly re s er ve d for wired connections. Enterprises should work with experts who can explain clearly how Gigabit LTE will enable the 5G ecosystem to thrive.

Q: What will the Gigabit LTE carrier landscape look like in 2020? A: We are seeing a huge investment in Gigabit LTE, with 125 countries investing in at least one of the three key component technologies (Cat 9/11, Cat 16 and Cat 18). The call for effective 5G will continue as demand for data gets stronger and enterprises see more and more ways to monetise the

bandwidth. The industry body, the CBRS Alliance, is promoting the adoption of private LTE networks in the United States. These networks are expected to see significant growth in 2020.

Q: What is the recipe for Gigabit LTE? A: If higher speeds are to be achieved, there needs to be a blended approach, including more radio frequency channels, higher modulation and more antennas and spectrum. It is only possible to achieve Gigabit capacity by pooling channels, and, when it comes to more spectrum, Gigabit LTE can adopt an unlicensed spectrum using resources specified in a standard known as Licensed Assisted Access. We will continue to see more networks around the world achieve Gigabit speeds as they implement new carrier aggregation combinations and increase or aggregate their spectrum.

Q: Why is it important for companies to design for 5G? A: As enterprises build their 5G-based networks, they need the confidence that the modules they adopt are engineered a nd te s te d to t he h ig he s t s t a nda rd s.

These high standards mean having the toughest security and knowing the module is scalable. For most enterprises, Gigabit LTE will initially be the fallback option for when users move out of 5G coverage areas. With t his in mind, desig ning for 5G means networks and devices need to evolve to newer versions of LTE over time, which will satisfy data-hungry users and ensure enterprises c a n ex ploit t he en s u i n g s av i n g s a nd revenue opportunities. Data cards are ideal for fixed wireless access applications, such as customer premise equipment and video cameras. They open new opportunities for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators and service providers. They are also instrumental in elevating the resilience and robustness of software-defined networks (SD-WAN) in which we are seeing Gigabit LTE play a fast-growing role.

The call for effective 5G will continue as demand for data gets stronger and enterprises see more and more ways to monetise the bandwidth. IoT modules often perform in harsh and remote environments. As we see more user success stories around Gigabit LTE, the entire ecosystem will flourish. Others will learn to avoid some of the issues the industry has run into with the introduction of narrowband IoT in Europe and LTE-M in the U.S. WRITTEN BY: STEVE HEMSLEY INTERVIEW WITH:

Q: When it comes to IoT modules, are all modules created equally? A: No. The market is complex, and a lot of modules indeed use similar chipsets like Qualcomm. The differences only become clear when t he modules are tested in live environments. Modules can vary greatly when it comes to design, connectivity and the power and energy consumed. Reliability is also crucial because

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About Telit Telit is a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT) and was the first company to announce a 5G module and introduce a global Gigabit LTE PCI express mini card. The company recently launched its industrial grade 5G data card FN980m, which supports all scenarios for short-, mid- and longterm deployments of 5G. Find out more about 5G and data cards at: www.telit.com

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5G will revolutionise healthcare and emergency services Better healthcare doesn’t just need more doctors, nurses and first responders, it needs to be equipped with 5G and instant data sharing capability, within hospitals and ambulances.

G is here. A ll four mobile networks have now launched their 5G networks and the Government is pushing in the right direction to make sure the UK becomes a world leader in 5G technology, with several projects currently up and running to build capability and drive adoption. 5G, with its increased coverage, new data centres and technology upgrades, will bring major benefits to a range of sectors. However, its transformative impact in emergency services and the health and social care sector might be where it has the biggest, most positive impact on our lives. The network upgrade will not only help healthcare staff remotely monitor patients, and provide a quicker, more consistent service for users - but there will also be major breakthroughs in areas such as remote and robotic surgeries. Furthermore, these new networks could help us tackle the pressure on our social care system by enabling remote care and providing new services to reduce loneliness for t hose being cared for in t heir own homes. 5G infrastructure could enable

service providers to manage more users more effectively. The oppor t un it ies to deliver incredible results for this sector are boundless and below are just a few ways that 5G is already making in-roads in transforming it. Reducing patient diagnosis and treatment times F r ont l i n e s t a f f m e m b e r s a r e directly involved with the public on a daily basis, whether that be crime fighting to hospital care or firefighting. Upgrading their communication systems to the high-performance specifications of a 5G network will improve emergency service vehicle tracking and their ability to send real-time data (including video) while in transit. This will massively support better interaction and sharing of data more readily with operation centers. For example, if an ambulance is 5G-enabled, critical data such as that from high-quality onboard u lt rasou nds a nd v ideo ca n be streamed in real-time to A&E prior to the patient arriving, joining data collection and diagnosis.

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This can save precious time in getting the right treatment for that patient as soon as they arrive on site. Keeping personnel safe and reducing investigation time Plans are also in place to use 5G networks to take live video streams from police body-worn cameras, or from drones, to gather evidence. For example, a 5G connected drone could stream real time high-definition video and thermal imaging to enable commanders to see and understand what is happening at crisis scenes or major incidents. On-the-spot decisions, informed by those images, can help to reduce risks to the public and emergency services workers on the frontline. Essex Police are already using smartphones to enable officers to work remotely, update crime systems, run checks on the national pol icing database, rev iew l ive incidents, and liaise with partner agencies on-the-go. Estimates show digital devices could save each officer up to one hour per shift, which will instead be spent investigating and preventing crime, supporting victims and allowing the

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Its transformative impact in emergency services and the health and social care sector might be where it has the biggest, most positive impact on our lives. front line to focus on citizens’ needs. Upgrading these devices to run on 5G networks will enhance the quantity and quality of information that officers can capture and share – with very little delay. Making a difference needs government support The Government needs to help all sectors harness these technologies and support them to learn from proven use cases, such as t he Liverpool 5G Testbed, which techUK has collaborated with and produced a report 1 exploring how 5G can suppor t t he transformation of health and social care services. Additionally, there will need to be support from Government in building the digital skills capability

of emergency services staff who need appropriate training on how to use this new technology effectively and safely. Government must continue to work w ith industr y, including funding the 5G testbeds, to help grasp the potential opportunities of 5G. techUK looks forward to helping these conversations happen and seeing the benefits of 5G being realised across consumers, society and UK plc.

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Building security, flexibility, and performance into all-G While the path to full 5G capabilities is clear enough, how individual operators – and their customers – arrive is not fully mapped out.

n t he near and long ter m, operators will face three main challenges:

Security: For 5G, security is more broad and complex than previous generations as legacy, IP and 5G converge. 2. Per for ma nce: Not ju st a matter of bits-per-second or latency, performance in a dense 5G net work also includes responsive, real-time network management and reliability over many nodes. 3. Ad ap t abi l it y: G iven t he complexit y of the 5G ‘journey,’ systems must be in place that can easily and costeffectively adapt to changes in technolog y. Similarly, operators should have the ability to make changes to their business model and introduce innovative services that could drive significant revenue.

f u nc t ion v i r t ua l i s at ion (N F V) due to the pre-existence of legacy technology in different domains, its gradual evolution and introduction of new management stacks, at the same time as the tightening of data protection legislation bought about by known software vulnerabilities and increasing cyber attacks. As a result, we should expect a higher level of security, privacy, and integrity protection in 5G. T rad it ion a l, clo s e d, t r u s te d networks were never the targets of cybercriminals, and so have always been relatively ‘secure’ – but with 5G that all changes. The use of parallel protocol suites and technologies offers more ways for hackers to find attack vectors and gain access via different signaling connections (see Figure 1). However, f i rewa l l s bet ween S S 7, D i a m e t e r, a n d H T T P/ 2 internetworks (3G-4G-5G) will be

able to provide some of the necessary protection. Designing security with the worst-case-scenario in mind But great progress is being made in the GSMA. The 5G standards are being developed following the basic principle of ‘Security by Design.’ This includes the use of mutual authentication with established end-party trust; the assumption that all networks are open and potent ia l ly u n sa fe a nd t he assumption that all links are tapped. One of the key elements that shows the most promise is encr y ption – from end-to-end. This is a paradigm shift to existing practices as it requires mandatory encryption of all inter/intra-network and privacy sensitive information under all circumstances.

5G’s connectedness opens issues around security that must be overcome 5G sec u r it y has been u nder debate for many years. Security is especially important as, in recent years, interest has grown within the cybercriminal community in mobile communications. End-to-end 5G network complexity will increase with software defined ne t work s (S DN) a nd ne t work MEDIAPLANET

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Operators should look for innovative solutions that can easily integrate into existing or planned architectures and their operational support systems. More radio access antennae needed to achieve one millisecond performance The one millisecond performance requirement for full 5G support could delay full adoption and the rollout of advanced applications. Even with Mobile Edge Compute (MEC), systems will require a far higher densit y of radio access anten nas, improved operat ion support systems and, consequently, improved data center infrastructure management systems (DCIMs) for remote management. Operators should look for innovative solutions that can easily integrate into existing or planned architectures and their operational support systems. Businesses will need to be able to adapt at pace to embrace changes to 5G

Figure 1. Internetworking firewalls for security between platforms.

With other networks, changes can occur overnight with softwareonly modifications. 5G end-to-end i n f rast r uc t u res, sec u r it y, a nd management will also be largely software-driven and subject to modifications and enhancements at any time. These are all positive developments – if systems are in place to leverage them. Focus must be on the ease of introducing new services, the ability to add enhancements to existing systems and maintaining reliability and security at the highest levels. The s e a re t he h a l l m a rk s of an adaptable, business-forward strategy that should serve operators throughout the 5G journey and wherever technology will take the industry after that.

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The telecom market will become the most fluid in its history thanks to 5G. Forces are competing for market share, service revenue and new ways in which to leverage the converged networks.