Intelligent CIO Kuwait Issue 4 | Page 41

INTELLIGENT VERTICAL: TELECOMMUNICATIONS “ ZAIN HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF THE FIRST COMPANIES TO OFFER THE LATEST GENERATIONS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES. the fast-paced and ever-evolving lifestyle patterns of the community on all levels. “ REPORTS AND FORECASTS REFER TO THE HUGE POTENTIAL THAT WILL BE OFFERED BY 5G TECHNOLOGY. networks will not be capable of satisfying the future needs of the sector with what is currently available. For that, Zain’s impending commercial launch of 5G services comes to keep up with www.intelligentcio.com The revolutionary fifth generation wireless technology (5G) offers endless applications that can be summarised in three main uses. The first use is enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), which can be considered a direct extension and progression of the current 4G LTE networks, offering faster connections, higher throughput and more capacity. The second use is Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications (URLCC), which means a 5G network is reliable for mission critical applications that requires uninterrupted and robust data exchange. The third use is Massive Machine-Type Communications (mMTC), which will be enabled by 5G networks to serve as an infrastructure and an enabler for the new applications that are expected to mature in the near future. With the widespread use of smart devices, the increasingly fast-paced direction towards smart lifestyles, as well as the lucrative opportunities presented by digital services particularly in the profitable business sector, mobile operators are encouraged to reinforce their investments in the telecom sector. Reports and forecasts refer to the huge potential that will be offered by 5G technology, as well as the many opportunities it will offer for the various industries, such as e-commerce, retail, government transactions, energy, public and safety facilities, healthcare, public transportation, media, entertainment and financial services. Furthermore, 5G services will enhance essential services, and will further push the telecom sector to a new phase of growth. 5G technologies will offer ultimate access, where people and smart devices within the community will communicate with each other in entirely new fashions. The flow of information will be smooth and continuous, while the highest degrees of coverage and unlimited speeds will be possible with this generation of networks. The real value of digital information lies not just within the information itself, but rather in the new innovative services that can be obtained from them. The nourishment of digital economy will be possible, as well as achieving positive change in manufacturing methods, current lifestyles, and more. All this will ultimately enhance the lives of people for the better. n INTELLIGENTCIO 41