Word of the Day: 5G

Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms |June 20, 2018

5G Fifth-generation wireless, or 5G, is the latest iteration of cellular technology, engineered to greatly increase the speed and responsiveness of wireless networks. With 5G, data transmitted over wireless broadband connections could travel at rates as high as 20 Gbps by some estimates -- exceeding wireline network speeds -- as well as offer latency of 1 ms or lower for uses that require real-time feedback. 5G will also enable a sharp increase in the amount of data transmitted over wireless systems due to more available bandwidth and advanced antenna technology. In addition to improvements in speed, capacity and latency, 5G offers network management features, among them network slicing, which allows mobile operators to create multiple virtual networks within a single physical 5G network. This capability will enable wireless network connections to support specific uses or business cases and could be sold on an as-a-service basis. A self-driving car, for example, would require a network slice that offers extremely fast, low-latency connections so a vehicle could navigate in real time. A home appliance, however, could be connected via a lower-power, slower connection because high performance isn't crucial. The internet of things (IoT) could use secure, data-only connections. 5G networks and services will be deployed in stages over the next several years to accommodate the increasing reliance on mobile and internet-enabled devices. Overall, 5G is expected to generate a variety of new applications, uses and business cases as the technology is rolled out. Read more... Quote of the Day "Some of the infrastructure for fifth-generation wireless seems certain to be deployed, but most 5G features that get vendor and media attention are still waiting for a solid business case to provide a return on investment." - Tom Nolle Trending Terms latency LTE millimeter wave real-time communications fiber optics 4G   Learning Center Carrier cloud needs 5G wireless networks, other drivers for success The carrier cloud is needed to complete a variety of software-based networking efforts, but it's unclear how it will get deployed. Adoption of 5G wireless networks can drive carrier cloud deployment, but in the nearer term, video streaming and network industry competition can help get the job done. Understand the basics of 5G wireless networks 5G wireless networks promise to change the enterprise's use of advanced technologies through high-speed wireless data delivery. Here, learn the basics of 5G. The role of SDN in 5G technology and the WAN: Can it scale? The use of SDN in 5G technology could expand if network operators find it scalable enough to work in 5G, metro networks and even the WAN. If not, 5G could move on without it. What will drive the 5G revolution? We are at the beginning of a new era of global connectivity. Tata Communications' Tim Sherwood explains why telcos are investing in 5G to transport larger amounts of data at higher speeds with lower latency. 5G service lifecycle automation may be key to business cases 5G service lifecycle automation is key to making mobile core operations and services efficient, and it offers a path to revenue-producing business cases. Writing for Business The seminar covered an introduction to the _________ wireless protocols. A. principal B. principle Answer   Stay In Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com   Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed!   FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.