Wednesday, January 29, 2020

edotco unveils first 5G private network in Langkawi

PETALING JAYA: edotco Group has debuted the first 5G private network at the Langkawi International Airport in Kedah.

The group said in a statement that it is collaborating with US-based Peatalk Corp to install the 5G network based on 3.5 GHz C-band spectrum to provide coverage inside the airport.

According to edotco, the live network enables the demonstration of four smart airport use cases in real time, including asset management via smart devices installed on airport trolleys, air quality monitoring, seamless facial recognition for enhanced real-time safety and security as well as significantly increases public WiFi speed at the airport.

It pointed out that the success of this implementation using alternative technology vendors opens the way for Malaysia to adopt 5G extensively as an enterprise connectivity solution for major industries.

The group believes that private networks, essentially a standalone deployment of 5G for a location typically for industrial use, will be a major component of the 5G story.

“Through the various applications demonstrated, it is clear that 5G has the ability to improve operational efficiencies that will open further opportunities for various industries,” said its chief regional office for Asean South, Wan Zainal Adileen.

edotco cited a World Bank study that a 10% increase in fixed broadband penetration can increase a developing nation’s GDP growth by 1.38%.

“A recent study by the Malaysia Institute of Economic Research (MIER) also revealed that the implementation of 5G can contribute approximately RM12.7 billion to the national GDP as well as create about 40,000 new jobs between 2021 and 2025.”

edotco Malaysia is one of eight companies currently participating in the 5G Demonstration Project that covers nine verticals across six states in Malaysia.



source https://www.thesundaily.my/business/edotco-unveils-first-5g-private-network-in-langkawi-AC1949435

No comments:

Post a Comment