TECHNOLOGY
to site security . Such applications require real-time data , which is only possible with immense bandwidth , low latency , and constant uptime at the edge of the network with 5G .” This demand for 5G edge applications could potentially represent a sea change for telecom operators looking to open up new operating models and revenue streams in order to recoup the significant investment that 5G network upgrades demand . “ Telcos have an opportunity with 5G and edge computing to look beyond connectivity and consider moving into services , selling cloud infrastructure , installation , integration , app development , device management and data management ,” argues Ian West , Head of Technology , Media and Telecommunications at KPMG UK . “ We will also soon see an explosion of IoT devices in industrial settings , with sensors throughout factories , that inform managers about performance ,
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