In this era of automation, digitisation and Industry 4.0, the transmission of signals and data is taking on an ever greater role. The networking of machines, systems, and even individual sensors taking place in these applications both on and off the production floor requires not only a stable infrastructure but also secure, fast, high precision, disturbance-free, high bandwidth transmission paths that may need to withstand extremely harsh environmental conditions, depending on the application.
Telcos and consumers are well-versed in the high-capacity, low-latency, high-speed connectivity benefits of 5G for the consumer market. What’s lesser known is that businesses can also unlock greater value with the rise of 5G standalone (SA) technology to access the increased levels of reliability, speed and communication coverage needed for smart manufacturing, also known as Industry 4.0.
5G deployment is in full swing with mid-band infrastructure installed by the end of 2021 representing nearly six times what it was in 2019. However, this doesn’t mean that all of the challenges have been solved…
The digitalisation of industrial processes is fundamental for businesses to thrive in a market that is ever more demanding and where competition is fierce. With a plethora of innovative technologies available, driving this transformation with a sustainable strategy is key. John Browett, General Manager of CLPA Europe, looks at the benefits of digital transformation and how to embark on a successful journey.
While 5G technology is undoubtedly improving global connectivity capabilities, it has led to challenges for telecoms equipment manufacturers because of the demands imposed by its operation.
The development of 5G, IoT technologies, 4K/8K content and advanced automation have led to a demand for ever higher network capacity. This poses new challenges for carriers, service providers and enterprises to scale up their wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) infrastructure to meet data transmission requirements. Here, Marcin Bala, CEO of telecommunications networks specialist Salumanus, explains how alien wavelength can help telcos expand their infrastructure.