We are on the edge of entering into the 5G era which will transform all sectors. Faster connectivity speeds and greater bandwidth will bring unexpected results in terms of enhancing the day to day experiences. With 5G, we can expect a more connected future and we can go a lot further.
Proliferation of Data Volume with 5G
5G will deliver much faster and better user experience that will result in greater outcomes. While talking to DT, Preetham Uthaiah, EVP - Marketing and Strategy, Saankhya Labs said, “The 5G standard offers many enterprise-specific features including low latency and faster data rates, slicing for better quality, etc. As a result, it can support a much wider range of industry use cases than 4G or previous generations of mobile technology. Telehealth, autonomous vehicles, etc., are some examples of applications supported by 5G with low latency. A growing number of manufacturing industries are adopting 5G for industry 4.0 automation. 5G also offers a private 5G network option, where enterprises can deploy and use 5G networks independently without relying on a mobile service provider. Data consumption will also likely increase as a result. Additionally, since 5G is expected to be faster and provide a better user experience, retail users will likely consume more data as well.”
Impact of 5G
5G technology has huge potential and it will positively impact a lot of industries around the world for better growth. Preetham said, “Due to features such as low latency, high throughput, and better quality of service, 5G is likely to have profound implications across multiple industries. Five-generation technology will revolutionize many industries, such as healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and retail, which collectively represent nearly one third of the global economy. In the factory, 5G features like automation, IoT, and AI will enhance productivity with AR overlays in workflows, and VR-based training will ensure safe practices.”
Challenges for Indian Companies in 5G Era
With the advent of 5G many of the enterprise applications are likely to be supported over 5G networks, which means that there will be some implications of co-existence of multiple types of traditional and 5G networks. “There are different challenges companies face when it comes to developing the complex infrastructure for 5G. One of the biggest challenges is integrating the new with old. Businesses will also have to prepare for new challenges when building and maintaining applications supported by 5G. Further, Indian firms that wish to maximise 5G benefits will have to invest extra capital in private 5G networks. As a result, the magnitude of investment required will continue to challenge connectivity providers. Their struggles to meet shareholder demands have already prompted them to consider capital investments to enhance their networks,” added by Preetham.
Major Offerings by Saankhya Labs
Commenting on the key offerings, Preetham said, “Here at Saankhya Labs, we are primarily focused on 5G Radio Access Networks (RAN). We will mainly focus on making 5G RAN, which is the most capital-intensive part of the infrastructure, more efficient and innovative. Not only are we developing affordable products for enterprises to adopt 5G, but we are also developing new and sustainable infrastructure to reduce operational expenses, power consumption, and other costs. In addition, we are exploring ways to lower Total Cost of Ownership for enterprises while providing solutions for private 5G networks.”
