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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The realm of sci-fi in 6G As well as autonomous cars , drones and smart cities emerging from 5G , which will be further enhanced by 6G , it could also bring about sci-fi applications like the integration of human brains with computers and cyberspace supporting human thought and action in real time through wearable devices and micro devices mounted on the body .
Jon Abbott , Technologies Director , Global Telecom Strategic Clients at Vertiv , expands : “ It ’ s the low latency part that will be the segue into 6G . If we can collect , transport and process information super-fast , it makes the likes of remote surgery and autonomous vehicles a reality . The speed of 6G would put us in the realm and capability of real-time synchronisation between physical , biological and digital worlds , allowing for another decade of AI and behavioural study to support it .”
And Azfar Aslam , VP & CTO for Europe at Nokia says : “ We have embarked on a journey with 5G to enable automation and transformation of industries , deliver improved broadband services for consumers and will continue to improve this technology over the next few years , when the societal and business
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