New technology is constantly revamping the way we do things. After all, these advancements are not a goal in and of themselves – they should always serve real, human needs. One of the areas that are in grave need of technological advancements are search and rescue missions. Whether they’re conducted for civilian or military purposes, these missions often require a significant effort both in time and human resources. What’s more, these missions are often time critical. If we look at a group of hikers lost in a mountainous, hardly accessible region, we realize that efforts to find them come dow ..read more

As we move closer to the 5G implementation, telecom service providers have two options: non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) 5G networks. With NSAs, service providers can build on top of their existing 4G architecture. By leveraging their infrastructure, they will be able to roll out high-speed connectivity to users with 5G devices. This is a great solution that will work well for an average user. But, when we talk about enterprise-level applications, SA networks are the way to go. A key component of a reliable SA 5G network that delivers embedded services is definitely multi-access edge ..read more

Mobile network operators (MNO) are transitioning their existing 4G networks into the 5G network. This transition requires a massive investment in time and capital. New monitoring and analytics are needed to ensure these investments deliver on the promise of 5G. Unlike 4G networks that mainly had two monolithic components: Radio Access Network (RAN) that was implemented by the 4G Evolved Node B (eNB). and a core part that was implemented mostly in a very centralized architecture with the 4G Enhanced Packet Core (EPC). 5G network brings a new distributed architecture designed to meet the ever ..read more

Many top mobile companies boast about their different product lines having 5G. Compared to 4G, the average phone owner may not understand or even notice the difference unless mobile network operators take further steps and addMulti-access Edge Computing (MEC). The Current State of MEC Technology MEC brings cloud computing and IT services together in a single environment near the edge of the network. Today, many solutions build a MEC solution by combining individual elements like a vSwitch, vRouter, virtual Loadbalancer, vNAT, vUPF, and a few more in a single virtual environment. This method ma ..read more

Ultra-fast automation and monitoring is the name of the game when it comes to the Industry 4.0. In fact, when we talk about industry 4.0, we are talking about the creation of a cyber physical world that designed to automate and monitor manufacturing processes and the using closed-loop controlled systems. But how does the automatization work? And what technologies are needed to truly implement these solutions? Let’s dive in! What Exactly is a Closed-Loop System? In simple terms, a closed-loop control system is a system where human input is not needed. There is a desired outcome, and the s ..read more

In Part 1, we discussed possible sources of cyber-attacks on the edge-cloud network. With the advent of edge and 5G technology and the more prominent use of IoT devices in our homes and cities, cybersecurity is more important than ever. In this article, we will see which design principles can be implemented at the core of the network to ensure the highest level of cybersecurity How to Protect The Edge-Cloud from The Three Main Sources of Attacks We pointed out that the main sources of issues in the edge-cloud can come from DDoS attacks, internet sources, and applications that are native t ..read more

Edge computing and local data storage offer a host of benefits to end-users and enterprises alike. Combined with the power of 5G, this technology can usher in a whole new class of applications. The characteristics of edge computing also support a wider implementation of IoT devices. However, edge servers and edge-based devices and applications are particularly vulnerable to malicious attacks. In their rush to implement these solutions, companies often forego security considerations. What’s more, many devices deployed in the edge network don’t have the standard computing power that allows stron ..read more

When thinking about edge computing and 5G applications, we immediately think of cool AR navigation systems or smart homes and cities. But, for any city to exist, it must be built first, brick and mortar. The global construction industry constitutes 15% of the global GDP and is only set to grow in the future. It’s also an industry that could reap numerous benefits from M2M communication facilitated by edge computing and 5G. Benefits of IoT Devices in Construction: Improving Operability of Cranes Recently, we’ve seen several interesting use-cases involving crane machines. Last year, one of Sagun ..read more

Imagine this: you’re wandering around a huge shopping mall, looking for that one, specific shop, and you only have 15 minutes to find it. Not an easy task, right? Big airports can also be a nightmare, and who can ever remember where they parked in a huge parking lot? GPS-based indoor navigation often fails. A building’s walls, roofs, and ceilings can obstruct the signals, and satellites have a hard time picking up an exact location indoors. That’s not to say such solutions are impossible, and, in fact, they do exist, but they lack precision and contextual awareness in real-time. Leveraging the ..read more

With the rollout of 5G networks and an increasing number of companies opting to develop edge computing services and devices, it’s becoming clear that edge computing will become a new platform for development. Bill Gates famously said that a company creates a platform once the value of the people using it exceeds the value of the company that made it. If we take the examples of platforms such as YouTube, Amazon, or Microsoft itself, we can see what Gates meant. All these platforms allow their users to benefit from their services and develop their own products using platform resources. In that w ..read more