Technology Magazine September 2024 | Page 117

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“AI IS AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE KEY IN ADVANCING CONNECTIVITY MOVING FORWARD ”

BUDDY BAYER COO , COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Organisations can facilitate more accurate and secure operations , ensuring the safety of their workforce in industrial environments , smoother connectivity with IoT devices , and reliable analytics for more efficient decision-making .”
As organisations power ahead with their net zero strategies , it will become even more important to collect and analyse meaningful real-time data .
“ This can come from a variety of factors , from emissions to water usage , which requires greater bandwidth and lower latency to measure and communicate outputs in real time ,” Buddy adds . “ 5G is an important part of this solution .”
In this vein , Katherine comments on how increased 5G connectivity could help companies meet their sustainability goals moving forward .
“ Compared to 4G , 5G is up to 90 % more efficient in terms of energy consumption per unit of traffic ( W / Mbps ). Combined with enabling enhanced efficiency and automation for businesses , carbon emissions can
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