Airbus recently announced its deployment of private 5G in France for its network communications needs.
More deployments are expected in other parts of the world in the coming times. And Airbus is just one of the giants that’s made the announcement.
1000s of companies globally are silently experimenting private 5G for their connectivity needs. This was mentioned by Duncan Stewart from Deloitte Canada or, in his own words – “Not everyone who is doing it is talking about it,”
A real-time shift is happening in the connectivity world. And there are solid reasons for it.
In this blog, we shall discuss 5 reasons why companies are ditching the traditional connectivity infrastructure and are interested in adopting private 5G
Why Are Companies Adopting Private 5G?
Better connectivity options can make businesses more efficient, cut costs for them, and improve operations.
If the differences were negligible, the businesses wouldn’t invest much in adopting this new technology. But the benefits are just too many to ignore.
Advanced Network Distribution (Network Slicing)
With WiFi, each connected device gets equal distribution of the network.
This means that the router will treat a device used for high-priority tasks the same way it treats one used for social media scrolling.
Network slicing is one of the biggest advantages private 5G offers because it allows bandwidth allocation based on priority. This is a big step towards enhancing connectivity while hugely offering segmented security for priority devices.
Better Data Protection and Cyber Attack Prevention
Private 5G is so much better for enterprises in terms of security.
Firstly, the protocol is private, meaning there’s absolute control over who connects to the network. This means strange devices will never get to make it in.
Plus, there are options for advanced security features such as Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and sophisticated firewalls to monitor and protect the network from potential threats.
In addition, private 5G offers advanced encryption mechanisms, which gives organizations better control over their data security.
Huge Improvement in Application Usage
Private 5G is revolutionary in terms of speed.
Lags and buffers will literally become a thing of the past for organizations using private 5G. This was also one of the reasons why Airbus made the recent shift in France.
The stat they shared revealed a mind-blowing difference they got out of the upgrade. As their article mentioned:
“5G can achieve a throughput of up to 1.4 gigabytes per second or four times more than the current Airbus WiFi.”
Uninterrupted Coverage
WiFi coverage is limited and patchy.
It’s mostly non-existent in the outdoors.
Most companies, like Airbus, have their manufacturing facilities in the suburbs, where signals aren’t that great. This was also a problem that Airbus faced.
Workers often have to walk hundreds of meters to return to the workstation and log their activities. With private 5g, this happens in real time, making the company’s workflow super efficient.
In addition, routers are inefficient at” handing off” a moving device. The time between a router leaving the connection and the other router establishing it is too long compared to 5g devices, where the difference is in milliseconds.
Cheaper in The Long Run
The initial setup cost for installing private 5G might be higher than installing a WiFi setup.
However, its efficiency, security, data protection, and enhanced connectivity make it worth it.
Plus, WiFi crashes can bring down the whole communication to zero, a non-existent problem with private 5G. This can slow operations and contribute to business losses.
And, with network slicing, you can have more bandwidth for the priority operation devices which basically means you’ll likely never see disconnection ever again!
All these add up to make private 5G a cost-effective solution!
Final Words
WiFi and LAN networks are soon proving to be inefficient network solutions for big businesses that want efficiency and reliable connectivity.
Because just a few hours of disconnectivity can mean losses amounting to millions of $$$. It’s expected that in less than a decade we’ll see a hybrid of connectivity solution becoming more common where private 5G will work parallel to wired lines and WiFis.
Eventually, other entities like educational institutes, hospitals, and public spaces such as airports, malls, etc., will also switch to better connectivity solutions.
We’re witnessing the evolution of connection in real-time. And early adopters of the technology will surely have an advantage over the laggards!
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