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Part of the 5G challenge is that there are few security solutions on the market designed to keep up with 5G-enhanced networks. Without a security plan in place, these organizations will be unprepared to defend themselves against the next generation of malware designed to harness the speed and scale of 5G and exploit the fragmented and thinly deployed security systems currently in place.
Ericsson has launched Ericsson Private 5G. It offers secure and simple 4G LTE and 5G Standalone connectivity primarily targeting - but not limited to - manufacturing, mining and process industry, offshore and power utilities, as well as ports and airports. Ericsson Private 5G optimizes and simplifies business operations with cloud-based network management, keeps sensitive data on-premise, has zero downtime upgrades and guarantees high performance through Service-Level Agreements.
Inseego announced a collaboration with Net4 to drive and simplify the deployment of 5G private networks for enterprise customers across the United Kingdom and Europe. Powered by leading operators including Verizon Business, Net4 is utilizing 5G Stand Alone technology to build private networks that deliver the maximum benefits of 5G. Enterprises can optimize coverage, define specific frequency bands based on their needs and set up network slicing to suit their applications.
5G business smartphone shipments will grow at a CAGR of 28% over the 2021-2026 forecast period, according to a Strategy Analytics forecast. Worldwide BYOD 5G smartphone shipments will increase by 187% YoY, and corporate-liable shipments will increase by 649% YoY from 2020.
Sierra Wireless announced its next generation of 5G mobile broadband embedded modules, the EM92 Series. Adding to Sierra Wireless' existing portfolio of EM Series modules, the new and advanced 5G EM92 Series is based on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 and X62 5G Modem-RF Systems.
Sierra Wireless launched the next evolution in routers with its new XR Series of multi-network 5G routers. The XR Series delivers the full performance of 5G across any network whether used for mobile applications or primary, temporary, or backup fixed wireless connectivity.
Inadequate implementation of telecom standards, supply chain threats, and weaknesses in systems architecture could pose major cybersecurity risks to 5G networks, potentially making them a lucrative target for cybercriminals and nation-state adversaries to exploit for valuable intelligence. The analysis, which aims to identify and assess risks and vulnerabilities introduced by 5G adoption, was published on Monday by the U.S. National Security Agency, in partnership with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
As COVID-19 continues to ravage India, the nation's government has told it populace that 5G signals have nothing to do with the spread of the virus - if only because no 5G networks operate in India. After pointing out that the very notion is a nonsense, the department points out that India approved 5G trials on May 4th and they won't start for months.
UScellular, Qualcomm, Ericsson and Inseego announced the companies have successfully achieved a 5G extended-range milestone over millimeter Wave on a commercial network. The achievement demonstrates the impressive range and connectivity speeds 5G mmWave can provide to homes and businesses everywhere.
The 5G enterprise market is expected to grow from $2.1 billion in 2021 to $10.9 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 31.8%, ResearchAndMarkets predicts. Sub-6 GHz to hold a major share of the 5G enterprise market.