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But , why exactly is network slicing so instrumental in harnessing the full benefits of 5G ?
“ Many of us have probably experienced 5G services on our phones . But probably , very few have experienced the full potential of 5G ‘ done right ’ – where you bring together dynamic network slicing ( only available with a 5G standalone core ), 5G radio enhancements , low-latency edge compute services at the edge of the 5G network , and software-defined principles for networking ,” explained Jennifer Didoni , the Head of Cloud , Edge and MPN at Vodafone Business .
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These high speeds are required for 5G-enabled machines , robots , and vehicles – and so-called 5G ‘ done right ’ guarantees both this speed and the required quality of service for these transformational technologies .
An additional advantage of network slicing is the extra security measures that it offers , particularly to slices that handle critical applications .
“ Unlike 4G or 5G cellular networks , WiFi is shared with others on the spectrum , and it ' s therefore not possible to prioritise network access to certain functions and devices , as it is with 5G ,” explained Ramu .
So , in the case of a cyberattack , network slicing would be more resilient .
“ Breaches can be contained in one slice and prevented from affecting other parts of the network . If a company is handling sensitive data using slicing , that data can be sent over different parts of the network to safeguard privacy . This capability can be brought in for specific projects and then removed when they ' re finished ,”
Ramu added . As you can see , network slicing opens up major opportunities for mobile operators .
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