E-guide

Creating your 5G
game plan
Explore our top takeaways from the latest Gartner Hype Cycle, as well as technological implications, use cases
and guiding questions for 5G adoption.
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In this e-guide
In this e-guide:
Gartner report provides reality
By 2023, 5G coverage will be as widespread as 4G or Long
check on the 5G hype p. 2 Term Evolution (LTE) are today, according to Gartner analyst
Andrew Lerner.
5G frequency spectrum forces
new look at coverage In the meantime, SearchNetworking put together a guide to
strategies p. 8 help you prepare for adoption.

How 5G, edge computing and Read this expert guide to catch up on all things 5G, including:
IoT create the perfect storm
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxp. 12 • Gartner’s Hype Cycle market analysis

Preparing for a 5G • What changes will be required to support 5G

deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17 • How 5G, edge computing & IoT will create new
opportunities
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• 5 things CIOs should know before deployment

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In this e-guide
Gartner report provides reality check on
Gartner report provides reality the 5G hype
check on the 5G hype p. 2
Luke O'Neill, Executive Editor, SearchNetworking
5G frequency spectrum forces
new look at coverage
The 5G hype is real. Just look at Gartner's latest Hype Cycle for Enterprise
strategies p. 8 Networking, which placed 5G services at the Peak of Inflated Expectations.
At this point in the hype cycle, 5G is riddled with overenthusiasm and
unrealistic projections, according to Gartner. A barrage of media and
How 5G, edge computing and
IoT create the perfect storm marketing has spotlighted 5G technology, which has seen some success but
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxp. 12 more setbacks, the report said.

While scaling peaks of inflated expectations sounds breathtaking, 5G still

Preparing for a 5G
has to survive the descent. In other words: What goes up, must come down.
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17
As Gartner noted, 5G is five to 10 years away from the Plateau of
Productivity, a phase in the hype cycle in which the real-world benefits of a
About SearchNetworking p. 22 technology are demonstrated and accepted, and the rapid growth phase of
adoption begins. Again, five to 10 years away. By 2023, 5G coverage will be
as widespread as 4G or Long Term Evolution (LTE) are today, Gartner
analyst Andrew Lerner said.

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"The user expectations and the vendor marketing create a huge delta from
In this e-guide what the actual availability of product is," he said. "5G's going to come; it's
going to be here. It's not going to be here as fast as everybody says."
Gartner report provides reality
check on the 5G hype p. 2 For historical context, 4G was peaking a decade ago, and software-defined
networking (SDN) was at the peak six years ago. This year, however,
5G frequency spectrum forces Gartner declared SDN obsolete as some technologies don't even survive the
new look at coverage full hype cycle.
strategies p. 8

How 5G, edge computing and The carrier conundrum -- cost, use case and ROI
IoT create the perfect storm
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxp. 12 5G is a cool technology, Lerner added, and the networking industry does, in
fact, need the next-generation cellular standard. But carriers have some
Preparing for a 5G work to do first -- a lot of work.
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17
Currently, less than 10% of carriers worldwide have started commercial
construction of their 5G networks. By 2025, less than 45% of
communication service providers globally will have launched a commercial
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5G network, Lerner said. For carriers, cost is proving to be a problem.

"[5G is] really expensive to roll out for carriers," Lerner said. "They have to
drive trucks to poles and put antennas on -- and that costs a ton of money.
And the carriers won't do that unless there's an ROI. So, a lot of carriers are
not making the investments as aggressively."

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Despite the 5G hype, the technology still lacks a "killer use case" that 4G
In this e-guide and LTE can't handle, Lerner said. In other words, 4G and LTE are still
sufficient for many customers. And, without a killer 5G use case, ROI will be
Gartner report provides reality difficult for carriers.
check on the 5G hype p. 2
"There isn't that killer use case, so there isn't that ROI," Lerner said.
5G frequency spectrum forces
new look at coverage
strategies p. 8 5G hype needs viable use cases
Some 5G use cases have emerged, and some will be adopted faster than
How 5G, edge computing and
IoT create the perfect storm others. Fixed wireless connections, for example, is an early use case that
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxp. 12 comprises wireless systems and devices in fixed locations, such as offices
and homes. Additionally, 5G will be available initially in some small target
Preparing for a 5G markets, especially for testing purposes.
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17
Much has also been written and explored concerning the marriage of 5G
and IoT. The two technologies could converge to establish a high-speed
network infrastructure that includes faster connectivity among IoT devices,
About SearchNetworking p. 22
lower latency and reduced power consumption. 5G and IoT could also
support the development of autonomous and connected vehicles.

Fueling the 5G hype even further, some industry observers have mused that
5G could usurp older Wi-Fi, wireless and WAN connectivity options. While
those prophecies may prove to be true someday, they won't be true for the

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next four or five years, Lerner said. Dense, global 5G coverage, even in
In this e-guide populated areas, is several years away, he added.

Gartner report provides reality According to the Gartner Hype Cycle report, the International
check on the 5G hype p. 2 Telecommunication Union and other standards bodies are expected to ratify
full 5G technical standards by 2020. In a separate Gartner report, the
5G frequency spectrum forces analyst firm forecast worldwide 5G wireless network infrastructure revenue
new look at coverage will reach $4.2 billion in 2020, an 89% increase from 2019 revenue of $2.2
strategies p. 8 billion.

How 5G, edge computing and

IoT create the perfect storm Vetting suppliers and standards
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Gartner advised enterprises to incorporate realistic networking assumptions
Preparing for a 5G by working with network service providers to identify 5G availability at
deployment: 5 things CIOs specific locations. Also, businesses should identify locations where 5G
need to know p. 17 millimeter wave signals may encounter challenges from obstacles such as
building walls, window glass and heavy foliage.
About SearchNetworking p. 22
A key point highlighted in the Gartner report is 5G technologies will include
proprietary pre-standard specifications from service providers as well as
standards-based technology, such as 5G New Radio. As the 5G standard is
finalized, businesses will need to wade through a minefield of proprietary,
standards and pre-standard specifications.

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In this e-guide

Gartner report provides reality

check on the 5G hype p. 2

5G frequency spectrum forces

new look at coverage
strategies p. 8

How 5G, edge computing and

IoT create the perfect storm
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Preparing for a 5G
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17

About SearchNetworking p. 22

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"To identify the likelihood of potentially costly enterprise hardware

In this e-guide upgrades, require service providers to detail their migration path from early
commercial 5G services to supporting standards-based 5G services," the
Gartner report provides reality report read. "Specify whether a hardware, firmware or software upgrade will
check on the 5G hype p. 2
be needed for standards compliance."

5G frequency spectrum forces In addition, proprietary technology used for pre-standard network services
new look at coverage may limit a business customer's inter-carrier interoperability. As a result, the
strategies p. 8 report said, businesses with pre-standard deployment plans for 5G must vet
suppliers carefully.
How 5G, edge computing and
IoT create the perfect storm
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Preparing for a 5G
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17

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In this e-guide
5G frequency spectrum forces new look
Gartner report provides reality at coverage strategies
check on the 5G hype p. 2
Lee Badman, Contributor, SearchNetworking
5G frequency spectrum forces
Regardless of the wireless technology in use, the spectrum in which it
new look at coverage
operates is always one of the most important topics of discussion. Sure,
strategies p. 8
modulation techniques, power levels and security are all interesting, but the
most fundamental concern is the frequencies in use. That's because, when
How 5G, edge computing and
we talk about spectrum, we find ourselves at the intersection of science and
IoT create the perfect storm
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5G is no exception. Let's examine some of the implications of the 5G

Preparing for a 5G frequency spectrum the technology will be using.
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17

Uncle Sam makes the rules

About SearchNetworking p. 22
In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
dictates the law of the land for anything and everything that is capable of
transmitting any sort of radio signal -- outside of military and certain other
government activities. The FCC provides the regulatory framework that

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governs everything from amateur radio and AM/FM broadcast to Wi-Fi and
In this e-guide cellular technologies.

Gartner report provides reality Companies can't just whip up a communications product and turn it loose on
check on the 5G hype p. 2 the public. Rather, it all needs to happen within specified power levels and
discrete frequency ranges assigned for different technologies and user
5G frequency spectrum forces constituencies.
new look at coverage
strategies p. 8 The FCC's plans for the 5G frequency are detailed here, and what may not
be obvious is 5G will play in the same frequency ranges as 4G/LTE (Long
Term Evolution), plus some much higher frequencies. That brings us to the
How 5G, edge computing and
IoT create the perfect storm science side of the discussion.
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Preparing for a 5G
Higher doesn't always mean better
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17
As tech consumers, we tend to get conditioned that bigger numbers are
better. They mean more speed and throughput, typically. But, when it comes
to radio, higher frequencies have a challenge that becomes interesting for
About SearchNetworking p. 22
5G.

Think about ham radio, even if you've only seen it depicted in movies:
Someone speaks into a microphone, and her voice is picked up on the other
side of the world. I personally have talked with an Irish ham operator from a

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dock in upstate New York on less than 5 watts of power, using portable
In this e-guide equipment.

Gartner report provides reality Some of what's in play here is wavelength. The lower the frequency, the
check on the 5G hype p. 2 longer the wavelength, and these longer wavelengths travel farther and
penetrate objects more efficiently than something with a higher frequency
5G frequency spectrum forces transmitted at the same level of power.
new look at coverage
strategies p. 8 4G/LTE uses a patchwork of licensed frequencies -- all under 6 GHz.
Though its tower-based transmitting framework generally works well, we've
all been in buildings that get poor cell coverage, even though those buildings
How 5G, edge computing and
IoT create the perfect storm happen to be within the carrier's coverage map.
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That's because the building's materials and size can work against the
wavelengths and regulation-constrained power of 4G/LTE. These issues will
Preparing for a 5G
become even more pronounced with 5G frequency, which uses the high-
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17
frequency millimeter wave spectrum.

About SearchNetworking p. 22
Traditional towers versus new transmitting
technology
All the modulation magic, channel widths and other stuff that will make 5G
an amazing technology will still be there, but those higher frequencies mean

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the carriers will have to replace their tower deployments with droves of
In this e-guide small cell antennas.

Gartner report provides reality The higher frequency paradigm also makes things interesting from the IoT
check on the 5G hype p. 2 device perspective, as there is only so much room for battery and antennas
in some gadgetry. Whether a simple internal antenna can get the 5G magic
5G frequency spectrum forces out of the device and to the nearest small cell will be interesting to see.
new look at coverage
strategies p. 8 While it's wonderful the FCC and its international counterparts are freeing
up 5G frequency spectrum, it's important to realize there is no free lunch.
The higher frequencies involved will change the deployment models for
How 5G, edge computing and
IoT create the perfect storm cellular in ways that will bear watching but in a framework that may not be
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Preparing for a 5G
Next Article
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17

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In this e-guide
How 5G, edge computing and IoT create
Gartner report provides reality the perfect storm
check on the 5G hype p. 2
Bruce Kornfeld, General Manager of Americas - StorMagic
5G frequency spectrum forces
new look at coverage
In just three decades, cellular network advancements have introduced
strategies p. 8 analog cell phones, text and voice messaging, GPS location capabilities and
breakthrough speed improvements with each generation. First introduced in
late 2018, the 5G wireless technology is on the horizon with speeds
How 5G, edge computing and
IoT create the perfect storm approximately 20 times faster than today’s 4G cellular networks.
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With enhanced speed comes a natural influx of data creation at any location
on earth at any time. Edge computing has been wildly helpful for quickly
Preparing for a 5G
processing, storing and analyzing that influx of real-time data produced by a
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17
variety of devices. With sophisticated broadband now quite literally in our
pockets — along with that calculator your algebra teacher said would never
be there — every human with a smartphone could be considered an edge
About SearchNetworking p. 22
site.

Verizon estimates that about 8.4 billion connected devices are in use — up
31% from 2016 and it will increase to more than 20.4 billion by 2020. As IoT
continues to drive the data explosion at the edge, and 5G enters the scene
with promises like lower latency, improved speeds and higher capacities,

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virtualization and powerful edge computing technology must keep up.

In this e-guide Today’s edge computing was designed for today’s technology, but there are
many innovations that will go mainstream in the next one to two years,
Gartner report provides reality including 5G, open source hypervisors and containers. How will the modern
check on the 5G hype p. 2
IT admin keep up, simplify and automate operations?

5G frequency spectrum forces

new look at coverage Edge-based 5G: Can you hear me now?
strategies p. 8
5G will make data processing dramatically faster and more efficient. More
How 5G, edge computing and information than ever before will need to be analyzed quickly, thanks to
IoT create the perfect storm millions of devices producing data while connected to the 5G network. Prior
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whenever feasible, but sites today typically require a traditional, costly wired
Preparing for a 5G Ethernet internet connection to access the WAN. This connection is in place
deployment: 5 things CIOs to transmit a small portion of data back, such as daily sales transactions, to
need to know p. 17 a home office, cloud or data center for monitoring, backup, archive and data
analysis. In some cases, 5G connectivity could eliminate the need for a wired
About SearchNetworking p. 22 connection, so more edge sites will pop up and be not just affordable, but
easier to build, deploy and manage. This will lead to new IoT use cases, data
collection and monitoring applications never before imagined.

In a report from Gartner, researchers predicted that by 2024, 60% of

countries will have 5G network service provisions available from at least one

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cloud service provider. As 5G adoption takes place at the edge — where IoT
In this e-guide requirements are growing fast — the need for high availability, low cost and
simple management becomes even more important because these sites are
Gartner report provides reality typically small and have no IT staff to help. Just as 5G needs the edge to be
check on the 5G hype p. 2
successful, the edge needs 5G to run more efficiently and cost effectively.

5G frequency spectrum forces

new look at coverage IoT reimagined and automated with edge-based 5G
strategies p. 8
IoT today focuses on how machines and connected devices communicate
How 5G, edge computing and with each other. In the real world, IoT cannot stand on its own; the network
IoT create the perfect storm always serves a specific purpose and delivers an operational improvement
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operational technology and IT, perhaps IoT is also morphing to assume a
Preparing for a 5G broader definition: infrastructure operational technology.
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17 5G has greater implications on IoT than simply improving phone speeds; the
latest network will increase processing power to connected IoT devices and
About SearchNetworking p. 22 systems across various enterprises. With 5G embedded in IoT devices, new
forms of operational technology and process control will be introduced,
alongside new levels of automation that some industries have never seen
before. Edge computing, 5G speeds and endless IoT data combine to create
automation. Real-world examples include:

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• Traffic control: In smart cities, real-time monitoring becomes more

In this e-guide widely available due to faster speeds. Automated decision making
improves traffic alerts and rerouting processes, to reduce collision
Gartner report provides reality
rates and road rage, saving lives.
check on the 5G hype p. 2
• Factory operations: It will become more widespread for food
processing plants to automatically monitor temperatures to avoid
over- and under-heating, eliminating waste and spoilage, and to
5G frequency spectrum forces deliver higher quality products, saving labor costs and money.
new look at coverage • Autonomous vehicles: Centralized monitoring could potentially track
strategies p. 8 semi-driverless cars in real time, eliminating the need for a human co-
pilot. Centralized co-pilot centers assume human responsibility to
How 5G, edge computing and
monitor directions, upcoming traffic patterns and emergency alerts,
IoT create the perfect storm
ensuring driver safety.
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Preparing for a 5G
The perfect storm
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17
While 5G is not quite ready for prime time, it is rolling out now. In a Gartner
report, researcher note that 5G could become an important enabler of edge
computing, but won’t reach its full potential until at least 2023. To prepare,
About SearchNetworking p. 22
IT administrators should start thinking about how they will incorporate 5G in
their IoT strategy to speed transmission and create new applications.
Organizations should research and shortlist partners to ease the transition
for their future ecosystems now.

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Edge has kept up with the technology races and there are many offerings
In this e-guide that are simple to operate, not dependent on specific hardware and can
encrypt at the software layer to alleviate security concerns in the software-
Gartner report provides reality defined 5G network of tomorrow. The future is almost here and promises to
check on the 5G hype p. 2
be cheaper, faster and better connected than ever before.

5G frequency spectrum forces

new look at coverage Next Article
strategies p. 8

How 5G, edge computing and

IoT create the perfect storm
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Preparing for a 5G
deployment: 5 things CIOs
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In this e-guide
Preparing for a 5G deployment: 5 things
Gartner report provides reality CIOs need to do now
check on the 5G hype p. 2
Mary Pratt, Contributor, SearchCIO
5G frequency spectrum forces
new look at coverage
The majority of CIOs expect to seize on 5G -- the fifth-generation cellular
strategies p. 8 network technology -- as it becomes available and they plan to move fast.

A survey of 185 organizations by Gartner Inc. showed that 66% already have
How 5G, edge computing and
plans for 5G deployment by 2020. Meanwhile, a recent study by Spiceworks
IoT create the perfect storm
found that 55% of IT business decision-makers plan to adopt 5G devices
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within a year of availability.

Preparing for a 5G Telecommunication providers are already rolling out 5G but they're in the
deployment: 5 things CIOs early stages, and analysts and consultants expect providers will need years
need to know p. 17
to build out their 5G networks.

About SearchNetworking p. 22 That gives CIOs plenty of time to develop strategic plans for using this
technology, said Bill Menezes, senior principal analyst of sourcing,
procurement and vendor management at Gartner.

However, that's not a license to push off planning.

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CIOs need to start the planning process now, according to several experts.
In this e-guide They advise CIOs to envision today how they can utilize 5G -- with its
increased speed, higher density and lower latency -- to improve operations
Gartner report provides reality and transform their organizations in the future.
check on the 5G hype p. 2
Menezes; Mark McCaffrey, PwC's technology, media and telecom sector
5G frequency spectrum forces leader; and Dave Muller, partner of the network advisory practice at ISG, a
new look at coverage technology research and advisory firm; offered five moves CIOs should
strategies p. 8 make right away so they're ready to seize on 5G as it becomes more
available.
How 5G, edge computing and
IoT create the perfect storm
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Preparing for a 5G Experts already predict that 5G will support expanded uses of industrial
deployment: 5 things CIOs internet of things (IIoT) and will enable better virtual and augmented reality
need to know p. 17 (AR) experiences. "Anything interactive will benefit," Menezes added.

So, as CIOs work with their C-suite colleagues on strategic roadmaps, they
About SearchNetworking p. 22
should identify areas where 5G could deliver better or faster performance.

However, CIOs should recognize that they won't need 5G for every initiative
-- nor will 5G (with its higher costs) deliver good returns for all potential 5G
deployments.

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"I don't think 5G is going to replace internal networks and I don't think those
In this e-guide internal networks will go away, but 5G will complement or supplement those
networks. And because current networks are handling application
Gartner report provides reality requirements fairly well, CIOs have to figure out the use cases that make the
check on the 5G hype p. 2
most sense for 5G," Muller said.

5G frequency spectrum forces

new look at coverage 2. Consult with service providers
strategies p. 8
Service providers have already started to roll out their 5G networks;
How 5G, edge computing and however, 5G deployments are limited in scale even in the cities where it
IoT create the perfect storm exists. Given this current situation, Menezes said he advises CIOs to ask
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from the 5G technologies they're rolling out -- specifically, where it will be
Preparing for a 5G available, when and at what scale.
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17 "It's time for CIOs to ask for performance thresholds and guarantees
backed by meaningful SLAs," Menezes said, adding that CIOs need such
About SearchNetworking p. 22 details so they can align their enterprise strategies with the 5G capabilities
that will actually be available to them.

3. Draft contracts that anticipate 5G

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Although there's still a lot of uncertainty about when and where 5G will be
In this e-guide available, it is most certainly on its way. CIOs should be reviewing, revising
and renewing contracts with their service providers with that in mind.
Gartner report provides reality
check on the 5G hype p. 2 "Add some flexibility in the terms and conditions on your new contract,"
Muller said, adding that the goal is to "future-proof" their contracts. He said
5G frequency spectrum forces CIOs should add specific provisions that address potential future needs and
new look at coverage opportunities. They should also consider shorter contracts to avoid being
strategies p. 8 locked into unfavorable terms as times change or being stuck with a
provider who isn't as competitive as others when it comes to their 5G
How 5G, edge computing and advancements.
IoT create the perfect storm
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4. Focus on foundational elements
Preparing for a 5G
deployment: 5 things CIOs As service providers build out their 5G networks, CIOs need to consider
need to know p. 17 what they will need within their own infrastructure to utilize the emerging
technology, McCaffrey said.
About SearchNetworking p. 22
"I'd start to evaluate whether my business is in a position where I can take
advantage of this new technology," he said.

For example, many of the anticipated 5G use cases will involve utilizing more
data at faster speeds. Meanwhile, a 5G deployment will likely increase

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organizational security needs and will certainly require both new and
In this e-guide upgraded technologies within enterprise IT stacks.

Gartner report provides reality McCaffrey said CIOs should evaluate what new technologies, security
check on the 5G hype p. 2 elements and data programs they'll need to support 5G initiatives and begin
to implement those pieces in the run-up to widescale 5G availability.
5G frequency spectrum forces
new look at coverage
strategies p. 8 5. Explore the innovative and disruptive potential
Many of the anticipated 5G uses publicized so far focus on improvements,
How 5G, edge computing and
IoT create the perfect storm not innovations. CIOs shouldn't settle for that, experts said.
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"Most of the things that the carriers are talking about are relatively mundane
[such as 5G supporting] ultrahigh-resolution video," Menezes said. "It's time
Preparing for a 5G
to think much bigger."
deployment: 5 things CIOs
need to know p. 17
McCaffrey agreed, saying CIOs should be exploring whether there are
disruptive opportunities powered by 5G.
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"If you're not planning for that, then are you really going to be prepared?" he
said. "Or are you going to be behind? Are you giving away a competitive
edge to someone else who is better prepared?"

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check on the 5G hype p. 2 communities dedicated to the enterprise network.

5G frequency spectrum forces IT professionals in almost every industry rely on SearchNetworking.com for
new look at coverage industry news, technical tips and valuable best practices on topics like routing,
strategies p. 8
switching, network security, network/systems management, convergence/VoIP
and wireless LANs, so they can keep their networks up to date and cope with
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