The impact of edge computing and 5G for Telcos
Date: February 11, 2022 | 3 p.m. (UTC)
Speakers: Ricardo Vilaça (INESC TEC and University of Minho) and Bruno Sousa (University of Coimbra)
Moderator: João Vilela (FCUP, CISUC and INESC TEC)
Summary: Edge computing presents an opportunity for data processing to occur closer to the source, which greatly reduces the effects of latency on applications. In tandem, 5G is promising ubiquitous connectivity, with high-speed access, low latency and massive connectivity.
Telco providers face complex challenges that put the impetus behind modernizing their networks: simplifying network operations, improving flexibility, availability, efficiency, reliance, and scalability. The distributed nature of edge computing can enhance both availability and resiliency for telcos while providing better application response times. Moreover, this enables new applications and services on the network that can exploit reduced latency, especially following advancements in 5G.