Thursday, March 28

The necessary growth of Edge Computing and 5G in Latin America



Enterprise IT managers have heard a lot about the potential of edge computing and 5G networks to solve problems, but where are we now?

In a context of accelerating digital transformation in which applications are increasingly demanding in terms of computational power and speed, the Edge Computing architecture proposal avoids long data journeys to the main data centers to be process there and return to the device that needs them. In return, it brings the intelligence closer to where it is processed. Thus, when it is essential for an application to interpret something, access information or deliver a response in less than milliseconds, Edge Computing is the solution.

Applications such as facial recognition at airports to check that passengers do not have any legal problems, the analysis of the profile of consumers who occupy an elevator at a certain time to show relevant advertising on the screens and aligned with the interests of passengers, These are just a few examples of when time is a key variable and you cannot wait. In all these cases, the answer is Edge Computing.

Various factors drive the growth of Edge Computing in the region. To name a few, the incremental adoption of video solutions, augmented reality or virtual reality, industry 4.0 and even artificial intelligence that require real-time responses. The Global Trends Report: How the Fourth Industrial Revolution is Changing IT, Business and the World by Lumen had already found that 60% of global IT decision makers need less than 10 millisecond latency for their applications, figure that falls to 5 milliseconds for 20% of them.

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And, of course, the evolution of 5G telecommunications technology, which seems tailor-made for Edge Computing. The appearance of 5G multiplies the opportunities, since one of its characteristics is low latency, especially between the signal repeater stations and the devices, it will allow a notable increase in the use cases. It is estimated that 5G connections in the region will go from 300,000 in 2020 to 61.9 million in 2025, according to data from Statista.

Edge computing is the secret weapon that 5G enables. According to 82% of global IT decision makers, 5G needs edge computing to deliver the performance and experience needed for their business to succeed.

In conclusion, edge computing and 5G working together not only represent a necessary part of the transition to higher speeds and greater bandwidth, but are also essential for businesses to maintain a competitive advantage and keep data secure. your customers and employees. As 5G revolutionizes all industries and enables more and more devices to be connected to the network, edge solutions provide a platform that enables stable and reliable growth.

New corporate needs and a greater deployment of 5G could be key to a massive scale adoption of this infrastructure model in a region.

By Jaime Durán, Director of Connectivity, Media and IP Products of Clúster Norte







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