81 highlights the role 5G will play in the future of IoT . “ Wireless technologies are a key pillar of IoT and 5G has huge promise ,” comments Butaney , who also states that , by 2023 , 34 % of all mobile connections will be IoT connections , up from 13 % in 2018 . However , he does emphasise that there is no ‘ one size fits all ’ approach . “ Think of your mobile phone : one type of wireless technology doesn ’ t meet all your needs . You have LTE / 5G cellular , WiFi , Bluetooth , GPS , and NFC - at least five wireless technologies - each with their strengths and weaknesses that address specific goals . The same is true for connectivity needs in IoT deployments .”
With organisations needing a cohesive strategy that doesn ’ t result in costs , complexity and security risks , particularly in a post COVID-19 world , Butaney explains that there is an increased need for business resiliency and remote operations . “ These needs are driving an evolution of automation systems to be more endto-end connected , more autonomous , and able to be remotely supervised via IoT connectivity .” businesschief . asia