“ Industrial 5G is a key catalyst in unlocking the potential of intelligent industry and accelerating data-driven digital transformation”
Fotis Karonis, Former Group Leader of 5G and Edge Computing, Capgemini
to a senior engineer located anywhere in the world. That remote expert can then overlay schematics, instructions and highlight specific components onto the technician’ s field of view, guiding them through complex repairs with precision. This capability dramatically reduces resolution times, minimises human error and lowers the operational cost associated with flying specialists to remote sites.
But the transformation driven by 5G is not without significant challenges. The shift to a distributed, software-defined and hyper-connected infrastructure introduces new complexities in security, energy consumption and cost management that must be addressed strategically.
Addressing the expanded attack surface The virtualised nature of 5G, with its reliance on Software-Defined Networking( SDN) and Network Functions Virtualisation( NFV) and network slicing, fundamentally changes the security landscape.
It creates a vastly expanded attack surface compared to traditional,
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