MY STORY MWC SHANGHAI 2024 | 5G-A and AI, The Hottest Topic!

We, Global 5G Evolution , thrilled to have participated in MWC 2024 at Shanghai. Diving into sessions on 5G-A (5G-Advanced) and shaping the mobile AI era. Connecting with industry leaders discussing the evolving telecom and artificial intelligence landscape. Follow us on #Huawei #5GAdvanced #MWC2024 #InnovateForImpact #G5GEMWC for insights and live updates!

AI has demonstrably taken center stage at MWC 2024, with a wide range of generative AI applications showcased beyond the already established focus on AI smartphones and PCs. This year, AI is pervasive, demonstrating the 华为 event's theme of "Advancing the Intelligent World" by bringing AI into mobile devices and integrating it into networks.

The Rise of 5G Advanced: From Commercial Use to Social Integration

On June 26th, 2024, I had the opportunity to attend ‘The Rise of 5G Advanced: From Commercial Use to Social Integration’ Conference at the Kerry Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai.

The industry is advancing technological innovation with great momentum. Under this momentum, 5G Advanced has a promising future. 5G Advanced has demonstrated its capabilities in various groundbreaking solutions, products and typical use cases, and 2024 will be a critical moment in the development of this technology.

As 5G Advanced is officially commercialized, the focus now shifts to how to maximize the potential of technology and benefit vertical industries and society by enhancing infrastructure, expanding diverse applications, and building a strong ecosystem. There are always questions on the road to development: How can we popularize these technological achievements? What key nodes will mark the success of this technology? What breakthrough results are worth looking forward to, proving the full coverage of 5G and the transition to 6G? This session addressed those issues and explore the role of artificial intelligence technology in this development process.

During this session, #Huawei Board Member and President of ICT Products & Solutions Yang Chaobin said AI is set to accelerate the industry's transition towards higher-level network autonomy and play a key role in #5GAdvanced business success. Yang also introduced how Huawei's upgraded #AutonomousDrivingNetwork solution will enhance the value of networks in three aspects: service enablement, network maintenance, and experience assurance.

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AI and Robots: The Powerhouse of Manufacturing Innovation

On June 27th, 2024, I had the opportunity to attend ‘AI and Robots: The Powerhouse of Manufacturing Innovation’ Conference at the Kerry Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai.

Artificial intelligence has already had a profound impact on many industries, and its power is not stopping. You may be surprised by the use cases that AI and robots can achieve or expect in people's daily lives, but in the physical manufacturing industry that is constantly seeking efficiency and flexibility to remain competitive, it is still unknown what AI and robots can achieve. So, where are we now?

This conference addressed at the convergence of technologies and use cases in industries such as aerospace, agriculture and automotive manufacturing. It also included the topics of humanoid robots, human-machine interaction, hyperautomation and safety, and reveal the important innovations in these fields. More importantly, discover the new opportunities that continue to emerge with the evolution of digital technology.

During this session, James Chen, President of Carrier Business at Huawei, said China's success in 5G is a result of ceaseless exploration, effective practices, and endless innovation. Just as James Watt's improvements to the steam engine sparked the Industrial Revolution, secondary 5G innovation is expected to accelerate monetization in three areas – user scenarios, network-cloud-intelligence synergy, and ecosystem collaboration – for a new stage of business success.

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https://www.huawei.com/en/news/2024/6/mwcs-secondary-innovation-5g

?Visit to Huawei Exhibition - 5G-A Advancing Intelligence with Distinctive Experience

Huawei hosted various demos demonstrating the potential of 5G-Advanced! At MWC Shanghai 2024, Huawei demonstrated the below:??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

# IoT - Internet of Things

- The RedCap (5G reduced capability) ecosystem has matured, significantly enhancing efficiency for IoT devices. It operates on less bandwidth and lower costs, ideal for wearables, video surveillance, and industrial monitoring.

- Passive IoT technology surpasses RFID, promising substantial improvements in warehouse and asset management.

# Automotive / IOV - Internet of Vehicles

Demand for high-resolution content like 8K video and over-the-air updates is rising. Autonomous driving systems also rely on high-speed data uploads to refine AI models.

# Robotics

Drones, factory robots, and household assistants increasingly rely on wireless communication. 5G-A and RedCap facilitate seamless data exchange.

# Network Operations

Network Operation Centers (NOCs) are integrating AI to optimize efficiency of AI-driven copilots generate solution policies based on expert knowledge; and Automated AI agents streamline network operations intelligently.

# Phone

5G-A will revolutionize mobile devices by enabling cloud-based phones. With ultra-fast connections, even older phones can function like brand-new ones through cloud extensions. All processing and storage occur in the cloud, offloading the workload from the physical device.??

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Thanks to 华为 and its experts, I witnessed impressive live demonstrations showcasing CSP 5G Monetisation. It showcased innovative solutions for Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to unlock the full revenue potential of their 5G networks. The demo provided valuable insights into how CSPs can optimize their business models and capitalize on the opportunities of 5G. It was an eye-opening look at the future of monetization strategies for 5G networks. ?Notably, some demos highlighted Differentiated Experience with 5G-A Packages; breaking down to Premium User Identity, Service Specific Assurance and Scenario-Specific Assurance.

Network Readiness for 5G-A Packages Provisioning was also a key theme, highlighting the Network Capabilities for Experience Monetisation. The 3-carrier component (3CC) that Huawei recently launched is a crucial component for achieving the higher speeds envisioned in 5G Advanced. Huawei showcased the network capability for supporting various 5G-A data rate packages (1Gbps, 2Gbps and 3Gbps). Rate Packages differentiated into the three different data rate package options (1Gbps, 2Gbps and 3Gbps). There was minimum spectrum bandwidth required to support each data rate package i.e 1Gbps: 100 MHz, 2Gbps: 200 MHz 3Gbps: Requires more than 200 MHz spectrum bandwidth.

Huawei showcased speed-tiered tariff packages. The overall theme centres around speed-tiered billing, where mobile data charges are based on the speed users experience. And addressing different target segments, potentially categorized based on their data usage needs or willingness to pay for higher speeds. And potential target scenarios based including High Bandwidth Applications, Content Consumption and On-demand High Speed.

Huawei showcased Smart Retail-Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) Solution, that is designed to improve efficiency and accuracy in retail stores by replacing traditional paper price tags with electronic displays. The above image shows part of the backend infrastructure that supports the ESL solution, such as network equipment connecting the ESL management system to the cloud or other store systems.

Huawei's exhibition hall featured AI applications on cell phones, making phone calls more engaging and convenient. At the exhibition, visitors could create their own AI digital avatar, which would appear on the screen during calls, mimicking their facial expressions and even translating speech in real-time for international conversations.

What are your thoughts on the future of 5G AI applications?

China Unicom 5G-A Demo Showcase

China Unicom is making strides in improving its 5G-A network capabilities, focusing on two key areas: 1. 5G-A Network Capability Improvement: This includes the 5G-A Quality Cluster (5G-A Peak Rate Test), which ensures the network meets specific quality standards. The peak rate test measures the maximum data transfer speeds achievable. 2. 5G-A User Experience Improvement: This area targets enhanced user experience through functionalities like:

?? Ultimate Downward Experience: This optimizes download speeds for users.

?? Cloud Phone Innovation Experience: This integrates cloud-based phone technology with the network, potentially offering on-demand processing power or remote storage.

?? Ultimate Live Broadcast Experiences: This improves network capabilities for smoother and higher-quality live streaming (uploading and downloading).

?? 3D-Live Broadcasting: This explores ways to support immersive experiences with 3D live broadcasts.

China Unicom conducted demonstrations showcasing some of these features within a bus setting to test feasibility and user experience in a mobile environment. I also witnessed 5G-A testing between a China Unicom base station and CPE (Customer Premises Equipment).

What are your thoughts on the future of 5G-Advanced?

China Unicom 5G-A Technology Lab

During my visit to the China Unicom Research Lab's 5G-A Technology Lab in Shanghai, I met with a team of six experts, including two PhD researchers. Their collaboration with Huawei Technologies has yielded over 30 research projects focusing on Electric Grid and AI Automation. Notably, they're exploring the use of RedCap and Passive IoT technologies, with applications like steel factory automation. In a separate project, the lab conducted 5G-A monitoring research tests along a 5G-Advanced Street Route, including face recognition and license plate accuracy testing. This research aligns with their trials of four 5G-Advanced base stations within a 300-meter radius at the Shanghai F1 Race Track, covering a significant area of approximately 700,000 square meters.

What are your thoughts on the future of 5G-Advanced?

Global 5G Evolution ’s vision is to build and expand a thriving Global 5G Community, fostering a collaborative ecosystem that drives the development of innovative 5G applications. Our ecosystem comprises of mobile network operators, Tier 1 and Tier 2 telecom vendors, system integrators, network operators, tower cos, hyperscalers, developers, coders, AR/VR/XR/metaverse creators, university researchers, research institutes, startups, startup accelerators, enterprises, verticals, 5G Labs, digital authorities, non-governmental organisations, government agencies.

We proposed collaborating with Huawei, setting specific goals and metrics like the number of members, frequency of engagement, and success stories of community-developed applications. To achieve our vision, we can implement action steps such as hosting joint conferences, workshops and online forums.

Thank you Huawei for organising this wonderful MWC Shanghai 2024 trip. Truly honored!

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