4 Ways 5G Will Complement AI, ML, And IoT Technologies to Drive Enterprise Digital Transformation
By Siddharth Pant, Head of Data Sciences (Academics And Operations), UNext Learning
It’s both the best of times and challenging times in the enterprise space. With recent drastic changes in workflows and culture and the onset of dynamic technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), and more, there can’t be a better time for us as professionals to bring in digital transformation in our organizations.
Even more exciting is the arrival of the much hyped and awaited 5G technology. With the roll out of 5G already happening across diverse regions, we have just witnessed the unlocking of new potentials, standards, and capabilities to what we could collectively achieve with these technologies.
While this sounds intriguing, there is still a haze around the possibilities that 5G technology enables for enterprises. So, let’s look at how digital transformation will be influenced by 5G and its impact on AI, ML, and IoT concepts.
4 Ways 5G Complements Enterprise Digital Transformation
20X The Speed
Thanks to all the discussions around 5G technology, we are familiar with the fact that the speed of 5G is 20 times that of its predecessor. While the current generation is efficient, there are certain restrictions in terms of latency and response times. Now, we are experiencing the rollout of systems like embedded machines, advanced algorithms, IoT devices, and more. The unifying factor across all this is the demand for real-time data generation, transmission, and processing.
5G will seamlessly complement this requirement with its ultra-high bandwidth, speed, and low latency. Irrespective of how remote a system is deployed, real-time data processing will be a reality.
Complement Enterprise Goals to Enter Metaverse
Metaverse might sound like a topic that has been gradually losing its buzz. But the truth is that diverse experiments are being conducted on this concept, and many of companies around the globe are taking their organizations into Metaverse.
Metaverse is being trialled for diverse purposes, such as to conduct recruitment fairs, onboard procedures, meetups, and conventions for remote employees, and more. Since implementing Metaverse requires high bandwidth, and the ability to connect multiple devices and users simultaneously at the same time, enterprises could immensely benefit from the deployment of 5G.
Industrial Automation And 5G
At industry 4.0 right now, one of the integral aspects of enterprise transformation is bringing in industrial automation. For manufacturing companies and organizations that deal with supply chains and logistics, automation is key. 5G, in tandem with AI and IoT, can help in proactive analytics, where algorithms can accurately tell the chances of a machine breakdown, autonomously schedule service and maintenance, monitor machine health, and do more.
More Data Translating into Results
There is no denying the surge of data generation in organizations. With 5G’s abilities combined with technologies like IoT and AI, there will be optimized ways to manage data. Also, developers will be able to build and deploy advanced applications and proprietary software that could yield very specific results based on the data processed. This could be as customer-centric as behaviour data used to optimize customer experiences or as intrinsic as employee data to address attrition, the gender-based wage gap, and more.
Final Thoughts
The possibilities with 5G are limitless, especially when powerful forces like AI, ML, and IoT come together. If your organization is eyeing digital transformation, now is the best time to work on it on a policy level. By the time 5G is rolled out, implementations of new ideas and strategy can be made possible.
