Feature: 5G
Gaining an edge on
high-speed data transmission
By Dmitry Tsyplakov, Solution Manager, Data Center, Huber+Suhner
5
G connectivity is one of the most anticipated next-generation technologies of the decade. With expectations mounting as the technology nears full rollout, operators must ensure it is smooth, reliable and enough to support a vast volume of devices that will continue to grow in number.
Integral to the optimum performance of 5G connectivity are edge data centres (EDCs), which support data traffic from applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial IoT, autonomous vehicles, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) and more. To enable all these applications, the technology must offer low latency, high bandwidth and fast connection speeds, but, equally, data storage must evolve to support efficient data transmission between devices and infrastructure. EDCs promise to deliver just that!
Rough around the edges With technological developments spanning all levels of society, edge computing increasingly looks like the right fit. Since the Internet was built around a centralised cloud architecture, it can’t support emerging technological applications and business requirements. With 5G and IoT technology developing, and data being generated at an exponentially growing rate as a result, failure to keep up with this evolution is not an option
18 September/October 2020
www.electronicsworld.co.uk
for communication service providers (CSPs). Introducing new platforms brings new devices and applications, which in turn require supporting hardware, software and services to continue their evolution. To meet end-users’ expectations, as in the case of 5G for example, highest measures of performance and safety for the infrastructure must come first.
Edge computing and data centres provide processing and storage resources where needed, whether on the operator’s side or the users’. EDCs mimic a centralised cloud experience whilst reducing latency and expanding bandwidth. On the operator side, these resources are referred to as “infrastructure edge” and on the user side, “device edge”. For example, if end-point data is stored at the device edge of the cloud (rather than in the centre, as now), transmission distance is reduced and, therefore, occurs faster whilst eliminating the risk of interference. This is a particularly useful attribute in online gaming, VR, manufacturing and automotive applications, due to the ability to support near- real-time responses for both entertainment and security purposes.
Edging to innovation
With the potential to improve performance, scaleability, reliability and regulatory compliance for many critical
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