Huawei’s Li Peng: Unleashing New Growth in 5G and New 5.5G Commercialization
5G Networks are the foundation of Iraq’s digital transformation
5G Networks are the foundation of Iraq’s digital transformation
Our world today is undeniably digital. New technologies – from social media and online applications to artificial intelligence and cloud – make the planet we inhabit unrecognisable from even 20 years ago. The pace at which disruptive technologies are arriving is accelerating – and they’re changing how we live. Successful digital transformation whether on an enterprise or national level, requires the use of strong, reliable connectivity networks. Through investment in the latest network technology, we can drive a sustainable, smart-based future.
5G technology undeniably recognized as a key enabler of digital transformation. The acceleration of 5G networks commercialization carries a lot of benefits to businesses and communities. 5G capabilities means improved business operations, efficiency, sustainability, security, advanced user experiences and better services for all sectors and industries.
The “fifth generation” of telecommunication systems, or 5G, became one of the most critical building blocks of the digital economy and society. Significant steps towards improving the implementation of this strategic technology are being made internationally at all levels. The framework of the 5G Public Private Partnership is key to validating the technology across domains. Solutions such as Passive Optical Network (PON) which may mean nothing to the publics is important driver and enabler of 5G fronthaul, but what exactly are PONs, and how does 5G fronthaul deliver the superior experience that digital societies require?
To start with, a PON solution leverages existing fibre resources to build quality access networks. In other words, it uses networks that currently exist, such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Fibre to the Home (FTTH) networks that currently deliver the fastest internet available, to provide an even better experience capable of supporting increasingly connected communities. It allows for higher quality and higher bandwidth, which in turn leads to smoother connectivity, more reliable network protection, and an overall enhanced service assurance. Because they use existing infrastructure, PON solutions also allow for fast roll-out of new services. They can also support secure enterprise brand connection tunnels and provide one-stop cloud network services for SMEs. Perhaps most importantly though is the role that PON solutions play in 5G fronthaul, which is the key to supporting always-growing, ever-evolving connectivity needs.
5G fronthaul enables more solid, dense network coverage, as well as faster transfer of data – both critical requirements of a connected society. Fronthaul solutions on 5G networks enable the throughput demands of more advanced applications to operate seamlessly, with lower latency and increased reliability.
Fundamentally, 5G fronthaul refers to the network architecture that gathers data, which is then passed onto a backhaul solution to be transferred to the internet or a core network, such as that owned by an enterprise, and then to a data centre.
There are numerous 5G fronthaul solutions available – dark fibre, active Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM), passive WDM, and semi-active WDM. They all come with their advantages and challenges. Dark fibre for example requires no extra transmission device or power supply, however it comes with a lack of protection capabilities, needs massive fibre resources, and offers no supervisory capability. Passive WDM is cost-effective for low Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) rates, but has reduced scalability and complicated configurations, amongst other downsides. Active WDM has the positive of high-quality operations, administration and maintenance (OAM), scalability, reliability and low costs, with its few downsides including the need for an independent power supply. One of the strongest current solutions is semi-active WDM, which echoes the upsides of active WDM without the need for any additional power sources..
Such deep network technical highlights may mean nothing to the end user whose only concern is to take advantage of the best connectivity on daily bases on smart devices and other means. However, spotting light on such technical details help to understand the functionalities of the digital world and the importance of Public Private Partnerships to pave the way for revolutionary technologies such as 5G to be put in place.
Iraq has the foundation networks needed to begin developing 5G fronthaul capabilities. By working with partners such as Huawei, a global network technology leader with rich heritage in telecom networks in general and 5G networks in particular, we can create an enhanced network ecosystem that will enable socio-economic development throughout our society, based on and powered by cutting-edge connectivity.
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