Technology Magazine May 2021 | Page 71

Watch : Cisco - 5G Pioneers

Founded in 1984 in San Francisco , it is the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet . Cisco is a market leader in advanced technology solutions for Enterprise , Service Providers and Cloud , helping their customers and partners to achieve their intended business outcomes . As Verizon builds its 5G network , Cisco continues to act as a trusted partner .

However , before anything further is said about the benefits of 5G for telecom , it is important to understand what the 5G architecture encompasses . Speaking on the extent of implementation , Bob Everson , Cisco ’ s Senior Director of 5G Architecture says “ 5G is not a singular technology . For us , it ' s really important that we take a systems approach on the components that deliver a 5G system , but then also look at the whole ecosystem of the applications and the users , and how all that ties together .”

Being a pioneer in 5G technology and applications , Cisco focuses on maximising the use of technology to improve business operations for its customers in order to deliver tangible results . Everson states that although 5G is the future , it also makes systems vulnerable to threat . Owing to the deep-rooted nature of 5G integration , one of Cisco ’ s key tasks is developing a holistic approach in understanding these operations and providing solutions that predict and prevent any threat .

Speaking in conclusion on the application of 5G across different operations , Everson adds that organizations will see an increasing overlap in environments between enterprise and direct consumers , so having a protected connection and an infrastructure built to last will and should be any organization ’ s top objective . As organisations look to the future of work and move to a more hybrid work model , service providers must ensure that their customers are well-connected with multiple levels of security and have a seamless environment to operate within .