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Public 5G networks, private 5G networks, broader attack surfaces, and more complex environments add extra layers of vulnerability, expert says. We're actually going to see private 5G networks interacting with public 5G networks, but here's the rub: Not for benign use cases.
CISOs need to be more vigilant about building cybersecurity into projects from the beginning, one CISO says.
The global 5G core market size is projected to grow from $630 million in 2020 to $9.497 million by 2025, at a CAGR of 72.0% during the forecast period, according to ResearchAndMarkets. The 5G core market is gaining traction due to the evolution of cellular network technology, which has offered higher data speeds and lower latency.
Aradatum introduced the world's first truly self-powered macro cell tower that can be placed literally anywhere. Taking a unique approach to modernizing telecom infrastructure, the start-up's self-powered towers give wireless pioneers and mobile and virtual network operators access to previously unreached and strategic locations needed to optimize their advanced applications of 5G, fixed wireless access, Citizens Broadband Radio Service, neutral host, private networks, and edge computing.
Despite the impact of COVID-19, momentum for enhancements to LTE and 5G standards continue with additional releases from the Third Generation Partnership Project. 5G Americas announced the publication of a white paper providing an update on the newest 3GPP releases launching the next chapter of 5G standardization and beyond.
Private LTE/5G infrastructure is any 3GPP-based LTE and/or 5G network deployed for a specific enterprise/industrial customer that provides dedicated access. Private LTE/5G infrastructure carries traffic native to a specific organization, with no shared resources in use by any third-party entities.
These changes are pushing enterprises to transform and enable new use cases that are critical in supporting and optimizing enterprise business processes to improve business efficiency. Given the strong demand for connectivity, the potential revenue for 5G enterprises in the region is expected to grow exponentially, reaching $13.9 billion by 2024 from $2 billion in 2019, at a staggering 46.4% compound annual growth rate.
Consolidated Communications announced it is partnering with Ciena to upgrade its wireline network to support new and emerging 5G services and applications. "Anticipating the impact 5G will have on our lives, we're preparing our network to handle the next generation of connectivity," said Tom White, chief technology officer at Consolidated Communications.
Juniper Networks and Türk Telekom have announced completion of a groundbreaking new technology and commercial partnership to accelerate innovation in support of the Open RAN 5G ecosystem. An exclusive global licensing agreement with Netsia, a subsidiary of Türk Telekom Group company Argela in the USA, to transfer its leading-edge Radio Intelligent Controller technology to Juniper, including related source code and patents plus exclusive rights to develop and sell products and solutions that integrate with RIC. Permanent transfer of technical domain experts from Netsia to Juniper in support of RIC's integration into Juniper's product portfolio, further strengthening Juniper's Open RAN and 5G expertise.
D-Link unveils their new 5GNR Wi-Fi 6 CPE device as well as announces availability of a new 5G Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Hotspot. "Our new CPE and mobile hotspot are evidence of D-Link's continued development in next-generation solutions for home and business users," said Raman Bridwell, vice president, products and services at D-Link Systems.