5G and IOT: The enabler of smart cities and the 'Internet of Everything'
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5G and IOT: The enabler of smart cities and the 'Internet of Everything'
In our last newsletter we spoke about the international roll-out of 5G and how telecoms like T-Mobile , 爱立信 and 三星电子 are laying the groundwork for future innovation. Amongst the ongoing applications of 5G, together with wireless connections, the technology has the potential to improve people’s quality of life through smarter cities.
And the world’s cities are already changing - 5G and edge computing, twinned with the rapidly expanding Internet of Things, are reshaping the relationship between people and their environments.?
“In order for a city comprised of interconnected solutions to function, millions of sensors must transmit data simultaneously, making a smart city essentially a blended workload; they bring together upwards of 20-30 or more IoT devices each with different requirements,” explains Ian A. Hood, P. Eng. Chief Technologist, Global Service Providers, at 红帽 .
“The seamless connectivity, telemetry, security and analytics capabilities offered by 5G can ensure every sensor and device work together effectively.”?
As the IoT radically changes the way that data is created and processed, smart cities and digitally transformed enterprises are creating a massive boom in the field of edge computing. So much so, according to Statistica , the number of consumer edge enabled IoT devices throughout the world is forecast to grow to almost 6.5 billion by 2030, an increase of more than four billion compared to 2020.?
“The implications of 5G will be felt across all industries at the network edge. Edge computing brings computation and data processing much closer to where it is needed, significantly improving response times.”?
And, although the attention is primarily on ‘cities’ at this stage, there is no reason why the technology can’t be used to connect rural communities. Efforts to ensure no one gets left behind in this transition is evident, including the work of Smart Cities Mission , FocalPoint and the OECD - OCDE .?
“It is critical that everyone across the country has the same access to the opportunities brought about by connectivity,”
says Ramsey Faragher , CEO of FocalPoint.
In fact, in our November magazine , Ayotunde (Tunde) Coker explained how Open Access Data Centres (OADC) were transforming Africa’s digital ecosystems, including the impact of its edge data centres and use of IoT and AI.?
Meanwhile, over in the Philippines, Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has been on a mission to fibre-power the archipelago islands . And, speaking of archipelago islands, Vikash Prasad at Vodafone Fiji has spoken to us about the technological advancements necessary to provide digital equality and equity to those most in need.?
'The Line' - a glimpse into the future
At 170 kilometres long but just 200 metres wide, “The Line ” is NEOM 's fascinating vision of what our future smart cities could look like. The model represents a new way of devising smart city infrastructure, which minimises emissions, reduces energy usage, and optimises available space.?
If you’re in Saudi Arabia, you can take a glimpse into this future build through an immersive experience of the model.?
Although this may be a leap into the distant future, NEOM demonstrates the sustainable, economical, environmental and social benefits of a smart city.?
Highlighting: Trailblazer Joseph Bradley
Joseph M. Bradley - CEO of TONOMUS , Head of Technology & Digital at NEOM ?
Powering a smarter future is Joseph Bradley. He is responsible for formulating the vision and delivery of the technology and digital ecosystem for NEOM, using AI, IoT, blockchain and robotics, and building the foundation to bring cognitive cities to life with its subsidiary, Tonomus.?
“Diversity is the foundation of vibrant organisations but only gives you the potential to create value. Inclusion allows for the realisation of that value by driving the full participation of everyone involved.?
It is about leaving the world a better place for the next generation.”
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Ceren Clulow , Digital Connectivity Manager at Nottinghamshire County Council , who discussed the cultivation of the World's First 5G Connected Forest .
Aiming to transform and uplift natural spaces within the locality, the project was based around the concept of a 5G-connected forest at its very core.
It would include various strands, such as leisure, rural conservation, careers and skills, and health and social care, to make it a well-rounded project beneficial for future generations.
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Conclusion
As #smartcity projects become a ubiquitous feature of nearly every major city’s urban planning roadmap, #telecom providers are proving to be vital infrastructure providers. However, smart city programs and telecom networks can also end up being reinforcers of racial and class divisions, leading to further disparity between the average quality of life in affluent, commercial, poor and rural areas.?
For a smart city initiative to truly deliver on its promises, it needs to take into account society’s most vulnerable. 5G might just prove to be a key technological enabler in the extension of smart city initiatives to rural and otherwise underserved areas.
“Connectivity is the basic requirement for smart cities, and fibre-fed 5G wireless is the infrastructure that will make it possible. We just need local authorities, city planners, governments and service providers to meet in the middle to make it a reality.”- Phil Sorsky , SVP, Service Providers for EMEA at CommScope .
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