As we wrap up 2022 we have seen post-Covid work cement hybrid working, WFH is now in the dictionary and cyber security attacks are the new normal.
What will 2023 brings us in comms tech? New technologies like 5G continue to reshape existing ways of doing things in surprising ways and businesses that are ready to capitalise on these changes are likely to get ahead. It is every leader’s job to be familiar with how innovations in technology can impact their organisation and keep abreast of what’s to come.
This year, three of the most exciting new developments in mobile communications that you need to stay in tune with included:
1. 5G Networks
5G adoption continues to gather speed as a critical enabler of the full potential of IoT and Edge Computing, bringing information to people instead of having people go to the information. 5G wireless technology offers a higher multi-Gbps, delivering ultra-fast data speeds, enhanced reliability, availability, and more network capacity from added bandwidth as well as ultra-low latency.
Thanks to 5G, in digital health, for example, secure and reliable telehealth and remote patient monitoring are now a fixed reality for more people. It’s also supporting more and more people and businesses logging on to the internet with mobile and smart devices as part of a UCaaS strategy. 5G-enabled devices, including sensors, robots, or connected machines are coexisting to make the world a safer, more reliable, and far more efficient place.
And work is already underway on 5G Advanced which continues to improve system performance, deliver new efficiencies, and proliferate 5G into more devices and use cases. And 5G Advanced will form the technical foundation for 6G — the next-generation mobile platform coming in 2030.
As mentioned in a previous blog, getting you connected and keeping you connected to dedicated enhanced infrastructure is our priority. With the Enhanced Enterprise Wireless solution, we go beyond providing a business grade fixed wireless connection to your business sites with additional service level agreements through a managed service from imei. The offering provides greater flexibility of deployment options with significantly reduced set up times.
2. Everything-As-A-Service (XaaS)
The concept of everything-as-a-service XaaS is redefining the business nature of many industries and simplifies the activity of running a business, enabling business operations to move outside the strictures of the office and onto the web. Instead of having to build core business systems from the ground up, companies can simply subscribe to essential services and get everything up and running in next to no time. And as selling methods shift from traditional business-to-business to a business-to-consumer-like experience, companies can move from selling products to offering suites of value-adding services that deliver desired results.
And if you’re looking to take some of the day-to-day pressure off your team while you innovate new go-to-market offerings, imei Managed Services can help. Our offer combines technical support and help desk services to keep your communications up and running, while you and your team focus on generating new value.
3. Cybersecurity
We’ve talked long and hard about cybersecurity this year. From phishing scams to cyberattacks by hostile nations, data security breaches in Australia have been hard to ignore. Since the time of COVID-19 and the swift move to remote working, all businesses are more exposed and vulnerable to threats from cyber hacking, data compromise, and identity theft.
The good news from this rash of attacks is that Australian businesses are now getting on the front foot to bolster the security of data in the telecommunications landscape and mitigate issues arising from increased attacks. As such, investment in biometric tracking, natural language processing, and other important artificial intelligence tools are already changing the way companies secure their data.
If you’re interested in exploring advancements in enterprise mobility security in more detail and learning more about what you can do to secure your enterprise, download our explainer, A CEO's Guide to Mobile Data Security.
Season’s Greetings
As our last post for 2022, we’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and merry festive season. We look forward to returning in 2023 and helping businesses leverage 5G networks, support innovation in the XaaS space, and bolster enterprise mobility security.
