The networking of people and machines is growing rapidly in all areas, whether at home in the smart home or in industry. Especially in the latter, wired networks often reach their limits. This is because a network is needed that can carry the enormous amount of data. It also needs to be fast, efficient and secure. This is where 5G technology comes in, the new communications standard of the future. It is the solution in several areas of the value chain. Business communication and its efficiency will be taken to a new level.
Campus network – exclusive and secure
A campus network is a private mobile network. Its localised nature makes it particularly suitable for corporate campuses, production sites, universities or even individual buildings such as office blocks.To date, campus networks have largely relied on WLAN data transmission, which is sufficient for basic applications. However, the number of networked machines and applications is increasing. Especially in the context of Industry 4.0, IoT or edge computing, the performance of WLAN is no longer sufficient. The solution is a campus network based on 5G technology. This offers enormous bandwidth, low latency and, above all, reliability for the most demanding requirements. At the same time, energy consumption is relatively low. It also ensures a very high level of data security. Sensitive data is only transported within the campus network. Access from the public network to the campus network is not possible.
Organisations can configure and customise this to suit their needs. In addition, data storage and processing can even take place on site through an extension with a local data centre.
Smart factories and automation
A campus network provides a powerful foundation for companies to achieve the next level of automation and increased efficiency. The technology enables machines, robots and sensors to be seamlessly connected in real time via the Internet of Things (IoT). This will allow large amounts of data to be processed quickly and efficiently, enabling deeper insights and more precise control in production.5G also supports the increased use of autonomous vehicles and drones, which can drive automation processes and make workflows more efficient. Energy efficiency will also benefit, as systems to control lighting, heating and other appliances can be managed intelligently. As a result, resource consumption can be reduced and the business can be run more sustainably.
Maintenance support
A key application is Virtual Table Inspection (VTI), which enables inspections to be carried out visually and remotely. This allows specialists and customers to access detailed live images from anywhere and make maintenance decisions together. 5G also supports predictive maintenance. The continuous transmission of sensor data makes it possible to monitor the condition of machines in real time. Wear can be detected early and unplanned breakdowns avoided. Specialist inspection methods such as borescopy can also be carried out more easily. The high-resolution image data can be analysed directly and forwarded to experts for evaluation.One step ahead
When it comes to flexibility and efficiency, 5G technology is the decisive step ahead. Whether it is processing data locally with edge computing or accessing cloud-based applications in real time, 5G will bring significant improvements in speed, capacity and latency. It can also make remote working much more efficient. Workers outside the office will be able to access critical resources without delay.In addition, 5G opens up new possibilities for live augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Whether for training, simulations or interactive product presentations, AR and VR solutions can be delivered with high quality and virtually no latency.
Ready for the future
5G will take the level of digitalisation of any business to a new level. The technology will not only become the new standard in the coming years. It will also significantly change the way industrial processes are organised. Companies that invest in 5G early will gain a decisive competitive advantage. They will benefit from a faster and more efficient infrastructure, allowing them to remain innovative and flexible in response to dynamic market demands. In this way, they can lay the foundations for their long-term and sustainable success.
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