Monday, 15 May 2023

Friend or foe: Defining industry responsibility for AI-based technology




Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology’s latest streaking comet: A rapidly advancing and spectacular novelty promising more intelligence, automation and ease of life. Yet, are we enabling a technology that will one day overpower humans and command life as we know it?

Specifically, the arrival of AI-based tools such as ChatGPT and DALL-E have dazzled us with their dynamic capabilities as well as unnerved us with their staggering potential. The current debate on AI is hinged on broad philosophical questions and the public’s response. What do people make of all this?

But as these tools are increasingly embraced by corporations and organizations seeking to spark innovation, improve productivity and drive profits, a new question is raised: What is the industry’s responsibility to the public in introducing AI to our daily life?

ChatGPT: AI darling or danger?

In an astonishingly short period of time, AI has advanced from a crawl to an all-out sprint. No piece of tech embodies that acceleration more completely than ChatGPT. The average person probably doesn’t understand the level of change this tool has introduced. In a nutshell, ChatGPT collects knowledge from around the internet, aggregating information and building answers to virtually any question or problem.

On the surface, this sounds less than revolutionary, but ChatGPT has the extraordinary ability to answer user questions with an informed, coherent, well-reasoned answer — and almost instantly. It can also follow complex instructions in natural language and solve difficult problems with statistical accuracy. Some say this is an amazing “breakthrough” that represents thinking, rationalization and decision-making outside of the human mind.

Two considerations to raise before casting your vote: First, the internet isn’t always accurate. GIGO, a popular acronym in AI circles, which means “garbage in, garbage out.” If the knowledge you collect and add up is based on garbage, your answer will be garbage. The ChatGPT model is designed to collect data from the internet to yield an answer that, based on statistical probabilities, is the most accurate. But if “most accurate” isn’t actually accurate, then a user’s answer is still, essentially, garbage.

Will ChatGPT replace search?

So what’s the harm? Let’s play out the scenario of shifting from the widespread use of search engines to aggregating tools such as ChatGPT, which has already begun in earnest. If AI tools are aggregating information, users don’t see the original content page, which means they also don’t see any ads. If they don’t see ads, eventually, real content will become scarce. The world of SEO will disappear, as the only information available for aggregation will be that generated by parties of interest. Funded organizations will create content based on their own goals, and the open internet as we know it today will no longer exist. There simply will be no incentive to write objective content.

The internet is the essence of freedom of speech. With easy access and no controls around who and what you can post, search engines are a sea of opinions and bias. In most cases, information found on the web has not been evaluated for authority, reliability, objectivity, accuracy and currency. In early 2020, particularly with the onset of the pandemic, the internet has been a hosting vehicle for misinformation or “fake news,” some intentional and some simply due to a lack of credible sources.

Nonetheless, ChatGPT, along with an array of other AI data aggregation tools, marks the latest leap in the ongoing evolution of AI. Without more controls to ensure content posted to the internet is objective, validated, accurate and current, the value propositions of these types of tools is questionable.

Credible AI advances deserve support

The story of AI isn’t strictly a cautionary tale.

The technology is already being used by companies in areas ranging from enhanced safety and security to improved shopping experiences. And its long-term potential has far more significant implications.

AI’s ability to consume huge amounts of information that mankind simply can’t grasp is wildly promising. Take healthcare, for instance. A few years ago, at one of my startups, we found that doctors were following nearly 50 diagnostic protocols per case — a huge drain on time and resources because humans can’t process that amount of information (which is, by the way, constantly growing).

Consequently, we created a decision support system that does the processing for doctors. If you can harness AI tools to summarize, make recommendations and suggest proper procedures in those situations, they could dramatically improve the healthcare industry’s reach and effectiveness.

The aggregation and use of several types of data can easily be verified through human sources and other platforms. ChatGPT, for instance, has many practical uses and reduces, if not eliminates, several types of research work that is resource and time-intensive. Furthermore, competencies will surely be developed to address this uncharted area of the AI realm, in which the ability to ask the right questions of aggregating software will become a profession of its own.

What is the industry’s responsibility for AI innovation?

While there are many companies with altruistic intentions, the reality is that most organizations are beholden to stakeholders whose chief interests are profit and growth. If AI tools help achieve those objectives, some companies will undoubtedly be indifferent to their downstream consequences, negative or otherwise.

Therefore, addressing corporate accountability around AI will likely start outside the industry in the form of regulation. Currently, corporate regulation is pretty straightforward. Discrimination, for instance, is unlawful and definable. We can make clean judgments about matters of discrimination because we understand the difference between male and female, or a person’s origin or disability. But AI presents a new wrinkle. How do you define these things in a world of virtual knowledge? How can you control it?

Additionally, a serious evaluation of what a company is deploying is necessary. What kind of technology is being used? Is it critical to the public? How might it affect others? Consider airport security. As a public citizen, what is the level of privacy that you’re willing to sacrifice to achieve a higher degree of safety and security?

That’s a question between vendors, users and lawmakers. In some locales, for instance, facial recognition technology isn’t allowed. But what if airports were provided a very specific list of known terrorists that this technology could instantly identify? At the end of the day, responsibility and deployment decisions are shared between vendors and end users.

An idealistic approach to AI

The whole world of AI is just now awakening. We see it every day in all that we do, from the facial recognition security on our iPhones to the viewing recommendations we receive from Netflix. But much of what drives progress in AI is the financial incentive.

I’m passionate about AI and my company’s contributions because I believe our work translates into a positive impact. But I’m not naïve: Not everyone working with these technologies feels the same way. And that’s all the more reason that we should tirelessly strive to put AI regulation and deployment in the hands of responsible, trustworthy people.

AI holds the power to dramatically change the world — for better or worse. Wielding that power isn’t the responsibility of the industry alone. In the same way that companies have begun to define and make their organizational values regarding climate change, human rights and similar issues public, they will need to evaluate (and constantly re-evaluate) their stance on the purpose and usage of AI. If the industry fails to hold itself to account in that regard, the public — as it has shown time and again — most certainly will.


Unlocking Hybrid Work and Learning: The Power of PCs and SSD Storage

 

In the last few years, we have seen unprecedented changes in how we work, learn, play and live. In response to the pandemic, many of us started to work from home and our children continued their education from home. Many organizations and educational institutes were forced to quickly adapt and ensure a seamless transition to these new environments. This change would not have been possible without internet connectivity and devices such as laptops or PCs. As the restriction eased, we were ushered into a hybrid world.

For example, offices are becoming a place where people go once or twice a week for collaborative work unless the job requires them to be in the office more frequently. Educational institutes, such as schools, have become so savvy with this arrangement, that when the cold wave hit north India, especially Delhi and NCR, most of the schools went back to a learn-from-home environment again. It is reassuring to see that technology is helping us continue irrespective of the challenges. However, this also means that organizations must continue to support and invest in a new culture, remote or hybrid. When it comes to companies, they have to offer the right technology infrastructure and powerful devices to the employees. Educational institutes must also continue to invest in technology in terms of the right collaboration applications and helping teachers become well-equipped with these.
Whatever setup chosen- work or learn from home, remotely, hybrid, or from an office or an institute- it always starts with an end-user compute device. A critical tool or a conduit to everything we do, work or learn from wherever, is a PC. The traditional PC market shipments totaled 73.8 million units during the third quarter of 2022, which remains well above the pre-pandemic levels. PC is central to hybrid working.

It also not wrong to say that our performance can be impacted by our PCs. No wonder, organizations are focused on improving PC performance to ensure that they don’t become a hindrance to this new work culture. As per a study, eighty-seven percent of respondents see the PC as central to their businesses and recognize that supporting a secure and efficient PC environment is crucial for a successful strategy.

A storage device can play a substantial role in helping us become more efficient by upgrading our PC performance. However, a study conducted by TechArc and commissioned by Western Digital, ‘PC Health and Usage – India, revealed that 35.3% of PC users face battery performance-related issues as it drains up quickly, followed by another 34.3% of users complaining about PC boot time.

Case in point, the TechArc study indicates that using a solid-state drive (SSD) can speed up the task of creating video and graphic content up to 4.2x. Data from the study also suggests that an SSD storage device allows users to save up to 3x the amount of time spent on everyday applications. Western Digital’s WD Blue™ SN570 NVMe SSD is a great option for upgrading your PC’s storage drive from an HDD or SATA SSD. This powerful internal drive delivers read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s (500GB – 2TB models) -up to 5X the speed of some of the company’s SATA SSDs- thus helping to assuage worries related to PC lag or load times.

As organizations and educational institutions continue to adopt a hybrid model, innovative technology and high-performance storage solutions will continue to play an important role in helping to power our hybrid world.

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Technology trends that are poised to unlock new opportunities for stakeholders in the Insurance industry



modern technologies are playing an increasingly larger role in bringing about disruptive transformation across various industries. The insurance sector too is witnessing a host of technological advancements that are revamping the products and services being offered to an ever-evolving customer set. Of the various technology trends that are in play currently, I see four of them likely to have a pronounced impact on both insurers and customers, revolutionizing how new products are developed, distributed, serviced, and consumed over the next few years. Let us look at each trend and its contribution in increasing market penetration, improving the customer experience, reducing insurance cost, and unlock new efficiencies across the entire insurance value chain.



Digital Technologies and their role in augmenting the India Stack 

With a FinTech adoption rate of 87%, India has been lauded across the globe for accelerating the pace of embracing digital technologies. This has come on the back of the development of ‘India Stack’ as a unified platform and the world’s first national digital infrastructure. India Stack has developed into a technological foundation that enables ease of identity and payment whilst providing data security, which has helped widen access to financial services and in turn driving financial inclusion. Once the development of Health Stack is complete which will digitise records of the over six billion health transactions that take place in the country annually (and historical data), this will have far-reaching consequences. This wealth of data can be used by insurers to provide additional value-added services that are more in tune with the nuanced requirements of Indian customers. As more stakeholders, both private and public build integrations into this stack, it should lead to the creation of a digital health technology ecosystem that will improve efficiency, transparency, and the end-user experience across public and private healthcare networks, including personalised pricing opportunities.

How 5G and IoT will deepen the bond between insurer and insured 
 
While insurers have been increasingly investing in automation technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to reduce latencies, the proliferation of 5G data services along with the network of connected devices, also known as Internet of Things (IoT), are reimagining new products in life, health as well as commercial insurance. By increasing the amount of data that can be shared at a larger frequency through IoT devices, insurers are better able to understand their customers’ risk profile and deliver tailored products that can provide them with adequate protection. Moreover, across industries that employ thousands of machines, industrial IoT can enable real-time monitoring of equipment and allow for predictive maintenance, reducing downtime and bringing down the number of claims related to malfunctioning. Similarly, in the automotive space, the use of Live Streaming has already brought down claim admission and approval times, thereby improving customer experience at the very first step of the insurance servicing process. As modern technologies work towards allowing insurers to manage risk more effectively by making use of complex customer data, a tectonic shift towards a “predict and prevent” model of insurance is inevitable.

The rise of Distributed Infrastructure facilitated by a shift to Cloud-based programs
 
 Insurers are even today weighed down by extensive investments made in legacy systems and technologies that were the norm in a pre-pandemic world. However, with customer expectations altering rapidly post-COVID-19, there is a need to shift towards paperless and contactless processing, whether at the time of sale or during the claims processing stage. Towards this end, insurers and the entire chain of distributors, healthcare providers, reinsurers, and InsurTech facilitators are embracing the move to Cloud-based software solutions. This is helping the sector to be more agile in meeting changing expectations and deliver an enhanced customer experience through personalized products and services. What is more, the transition to the Cloud is creating a Distributed Infrastructure that is essential to realizing the true potential of the previously mentioned technology trends that rely on Big Data to drive further operational efficiencies. As healthcare ecosystems continue to develop with an increasing number of technological innovations native insurers will undoubtedly be in the best position to capitalize on growth opportunities, acting as an important cog between customers and the various stakeholders in the insurance sector. Having said that, insurers will need to manage the cost implications with Capex shifting to Opex due to cloud adoption.

Use of AI & ML to reinvent core processes and systems in Insurance 

Even though the above-mentioned technology trends are changing how insurers and consumers look at insurance products, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are two technologies that are rapidly disrupting underwriting, distribution, claims processing, and other core processes in the insurance sector. Not only are they increasing productivity by eliminating redundancies, but insurers are also uncovering new ways to interpret historical data to predict buying patterns and understanding risk profiles across the diverse population set native to our country. The combination of AI and Distributed Infrastructure is creating a trust architecture that will benefit both insurers and the insured, leveraging privacy-protected sharing of health-related data on a real-time basis to drive faster and more accurate decision-making. The rising number of innovations in the applied AI space will transform how life and health insurance policyholders will look at matters of personal and family health, utilizing the predictive insights generated by AI based on their own interactions to improve life expectancy and lead a healthier life.  

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Tuesday, 9 May 2023

Latest Mobile App Development Trends In 2023 to Stay Two Steps Ahead!





6. Wearable Devices Integration With Apps


Not to offend but wearing a regular watch has become so old-school. There is no doubt that people still love those old watches but wearable tech such as smartwatches is taking it to another level. It can detect a pulse, measure the number of steps, monitor heart rate, and a lot more. Not just watches but there are other devices as well such as smart jewelry, hearing aid, smart clothing, etc. This is the reason wearable devices are seeing a huge boost in the market. The global wearable technology market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6% from 2023 to 2030.

Now, with this growth, these wearable devices are becoming a part of everyday lives. Hence, wearable devices have an important role in the latest mobile app trends to play.

Wearable devices are a part of everyday life in following ways:
Significantly, these devices will be used as health monitors or fitness trackers.
To minimize the usage for smartphones for simple tasks like music, camera, watch, calendar, etc.
Responding to messages on different platforms such as Whatsapp or emails faster.
Tracking the real-time location.
Data translation for behavioral changes.

7. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

The collaboration of AR and VR tech enables human perception to interact with simulated reality. It is because of this functionality, it is being adapted in the gaming industry, education industry, reality shows, etc.

A study by Statista shows that the revenue generated by the AR and VR market is estimated to reach $31.12 billion in 2023. Also, the AR segment serves the largest segment with $11.58 billion in 2023.

Main contribution in developing AR or VR apps is being done by tech giants like Google or Apple. In the latest, Google is working on their AR version of Google Maps which will be more fancier and easier compared to the traditional one.

How will AR and VR influence mobile app future trends?


Gaming Industry is already seeing a boost in AR or VR popularity. Games like Pokemon Go are good examples.
AR and VR are being used in the fashion industry as well. It is enabling users to try outfits or spectacles on their digital replica with the help of AR.
Learning sector is using VR for various specializations like Medical, engineering, or aviation.



8. Rise in Mobile Payment Solutions





Gone are the days when we stood in the line of ATMs to take out cash. Digital payments are already a mainstream phenomenon. However, if not done yet it is essential to integrate these mobile app development trends, as fast as possible. Mobile Payment solutions are growing globally because it gives users freedom from carrying cash. Now, while digital payment is becoming a trend, more and more apps are trying to provide this service to their users.

A report by Globe News Wire suggests revenue generated by Global Digital Payments to be $228.37 billion by 2028. In fact, the valuation is expected to surpass $15.17 trillion by 2027, with a CAGR of 12%
Why is Payment Solutions mobile app trends boosting?

Well, for security reasons, it does not require the hassle of carrying plastic money or cash everywhere.
Moreover, in case the phone is lost or stolen, it is easy to block unauthorized payments.
No contact payment is also a perk.

9. Increasing Popularity of On- Demand Apps

On-Demand apps are impacting future mobile app industry trends in a significant way. Now when almost everyone has smartphones, traditional ways of shopping are getting out of fashion. Most people want to use their app and get their preferences delivered.

Here are some stats from July, 2022:
Streaming app by Tencent made around $61.5 million.
HBO made close to $51.7 million.
Netflix in-app purchase reached around $20.5 million.

Moreover, it includes industries like online marketplaces, grocery stores, transportation, and other services. Some of the best examples of On-demand apps are Netflix, Uber, Amazon, etc.


10. Boost in the Usage of Chatbots




Usage of chatbots will increase in new apps to make customer service more convenient. Modern customers are busier or less patient and they look for quick solutions. These chatbots or virtual assistants will bring quick customer solutions in mobile app industry trends.

How are Chatbots impacting mobile app future trends?

The revenue generated by chatbots in the year 2023 closes to $137.6 million.
Using chatbots for business can save you up to 2.5 billion hours considering a representative handles up to 17 interactions on average per day.
Facebook uses over 3 million chatbots for its messenger service.
Chatbots led to an increase of 30% in order tracking when used in ecommerce stores.

Latest mobile app development trends are adopting chatbots as it will keep customers engaged and provide them quick solutions. Moreover, it will also shorten the burden of investing more money in hiring customer service staff.

Monday, 8 May 2023

Mobile App Development Trends to Watchout For in 2023!


According to Statista, by the third quarter of 2022, there were 3.55 million Android and 1.6 million apps for iOs existing on different leading application stores. It is clear that the competition is growing, and to stand out, you will need a stronger plan.

If not anything, one of the best ways to stand out is to stay abreast with the latest mobile app development trends of 2023. Every app that made millions was a manifestation of one of these top mobile app development trends that made it disruptive. Also, the pioneers behind those applications such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc. kept on reinventing themselves with relevant trends.

Therefore to get you a better idea about the latest new technology trends and make your app compelling enough to win the market, we have written this article…read ahead!

Latest Mobile App Development Trends In 2023 to Stay Two Steps Ahead!

The future of the mobile app development industry is more advanced compared to the past few years. Now apps are not limited to basic functions like ordering food or writing reviews.

Apps are also able to control your home appliances, monitor your health, or call emergency services for you in danger. These application development trends which we are going to discuss further are now what experts talk about.

1. Gamification of Apps

The lines between an app and games are blurring thin with each passing year. In 2023, it's all about user experience and how much of an immersive experience one can provide. While writing this article, we came across “Allen Carr’s - Easy Way to Stop Smoking”. His campaigns include books, apps, and even games to help people quit smoke. In more contemporary terms, it is called the gamification of apps. It allows the user to go through an experience and reinforce learning while effectively increasing the productivity of the service or product provided by a mobile app developer. Some common apps that have adopted gamification to make a significant change in the experience are Todoist, EpicWin, Fitbit, Habitica, etc. It is truly the top mobile app development trend that can be followed easily in 2023.

2. Acquiring Real-time Data

Data is the new gold or say the most premium asset of today’s day and age. Multiple companies and even countries figure out trends & patterns in processing consumer or population data. One needs to ask for permission, however, getting data from a consumer is the latest app development trends that are being used judiciously. It helps understand the user preferences and user behavior to serve better. In fact, there are applications that simply flourish on user data i.e Google Assistant and SIRI. These apps have become incredible because they have a large pool of data that they utilized to train their ML (machine learning) models.
 
3. Metaverse-like Experience


Metaverse is rapidly picking the pace in the market and it is highly likely that it would end up transforming the way we interact with the digital world. It is where this 2023 top trends in mobile app development The initial foundation to explore this phenomenon has been laid out by “Meta” formerly known as “Facebook”. However, there has been a rapid expansion in the domain considering there are so many app developers who want to be a part of the ecosystem. Some famous examples of this application development trend are The Sandbox, Zepeto, Roblox, Mojipop, etc. Each of these applications is revolutionary in its own sense as they cater to the future. However, in 2023, the rise in the usage of metaverse apps for multiplayer gaming, fashion, educational apps, etc, and many other industries to come would catapult.

4. Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning




Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning has been there for some time. Though, with every period, AI is getting smarter and smarter. A few years back AI was able to calculate equations and learn them. But now, AI can talk, hear, observe, and react by learning accordingly.

According to Statista, the AI industry is expected to reach 126 billion U.S. dollars by 2025. In 2018, the AI app market was worth around 4.6 billion U.S. dollars. In fact in a report by Expert Market Research, it is mentioned that the global AI market has reached $1.2 trillion in 2020.


Some AI-enabled features can make the following things possible through apps:

Smarter chatbots or virtual assistants for better customer service.

Personalized education learning through customized study or practice patterns.
Boost in the offline gaming industry by developing AI vs Player gaming apps like Chess, UNO, etc.

One of the best examples of AI's future and its application in services is Duplex AI by Google. Duplex Assistant can make calls on your behalf. The AI also makes the voice sound more humanely and conversations dynamic to mimic an actual human. It stands out and does not sound robotic like old fashioned digital voices.

5. Internet of Things (IoT) Integration With Apps


IoT is one of the latest trends in mobile app development that is becoming more popular day-by-day. It helps apps in connecting smartphones with modern home appliances. IoT is a network which enables seamless data transfer to build a control over targeted objectives. In other words, IoT mobile app trends makes controlling devices via wireless technology possible.

How Can Iot Influence Mobile Application Technology Trends?

IoT will let users control their home appliances with their smartphones.
IoT enables setting up a centralized network for all devices.
IoT enhances security by allowing users to have remote control and access to security monitoring.

IoT or the Internet of things is truly the top application development trend that is going and growing strong over the year. However, the integration of mobile apps with devices is something fairly new for multiple vendors. It is quite indifferent how apps were made to cater to a particular IoT service. Right now, there are applications that can easily integrate with some IoT devices that are already available in the market. A great example of that would be Amazon Alexa, Google Mini, etc. Also, there is a lot more to come to this market.

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Top 15 Trending Technologies of 2023 – AI to Quantum Computing!

 

There are numerous technologies that are being introduced in this world, and today we will be taking a look at a few advanced options that you should consider. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other technologies that are also trending.
    Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is one of the most rapidly growing technologies in recent years. It involves the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision making. AI is being used in a wide range of applications, including healthcare, finance, and transportation.

    Machine Learning (ML): Machine learning is a subset of AI that involves teaching machines to learn from data without being explicitly programmed. It is being used to power many of the applications that rely on AI, such as self-driving cars and intelligent virtual assistants.

    Internet of Things (IoT): The Internet of Things refers to the network of devices that are connected to the internet and can communicate with each other. This technology is being used in a variety of applications, such as smart homes, smart cities, and industrial automation.

    Blockchain: Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that allows for secure, transparent, and tamper-proof transactions. It is being used in a variety of applications, including cryptocurrency, supply chain management, and voting systems.

    Augmented Reality (AR): Augmented reality is a technology that overlays digital information onto the physical world. It is being used in a variety of applications, including gaming, education, and retail.

    Virtual Reality (VR): Virtual reality is a technology that creates a simulated environment that users can interact with. It is being used in a variety of applications, including gaming, education, and training.

    Cloud Computing: Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services over the internet. It is being used in a variety of applications, including data storage, software development, and website hosting.

    Edge Computing: Edge computing refers to the processing of data closer to the source of the data, rather than in a centralized location. It is being used in a variety of applications, including industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, and smart homes.

    5G: 5G is the next generation of wireless technology, which promises faster speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity than previous generations. It is being used in a variety of applications, including autonomous vehicles, virtual reality, and smart cities.

    Quantum Computing: Quantum computing is a technology that uses quantum-mechanical phenomena to perform calculations. It is being used in a variety of applications, including cryptography, optimization, and drug discovery.

    Robotics: Robotics refers to the development of machines that can perform tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously. It is being used in a variety of applications, including manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.

    Natural Language Processing (NLP): Natural language processing is a subset of AI that involves teaching machines to understand human language. It is being used in a variety of applications, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and sentiment analysis.

    Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity refers to the protection of computer systems from theft, damage, or unauthorized access. It is becoming increasingly important as more and more sensitive information is stored online.

    Autonomous Vehicles: Autonomous vehicles are self-driving cars, trucks, and other vehicles that use sensors, GPS, and other technologies to navigate without human intervention. They are being developed for a variety of applications, including transportation, delivery, and logistics.Biotechnology:
     Biotechnology refers to the use of living organisms, cells, and biomolecules to develop new products and technologies. It is being used in a variety of applications, including healthcare, agriculture, and energy.

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Tuesday, 2 May 2023

What is Edge Computing in the 5G era?

 Processing data in the Internet of Things is a challenge that will only increase in the coming years


Over the next few years, you are likely to hear a lot about Edge Computing. We are already immersed in a society where millions of devices around the world are interconnected. This flow of information needs to be as efficient and fast as possible, minimising the latency or delay between when a command is given and executed. So what is Edge Computing technology and how does it relate to 5G connectivity?Let’s take a closer look.

What is Edge Computing?

Today, the IoT is all-encompassing. From the most prosaic, such as being able to watch a film on demand in the highest possible quality, to the most sophisticated, such as being able to operate on a patient without the presence of a doctor. This connectivity should be made as quickly and efficiently as possible. While in the former case the negative effects of latency are not dangerous, in remote surgery millimetre precision is required.

The advent of 5G has significantly reduced the latency of devices connecting to each other, but this network alone is not enough to meet today’s needs. This is where Edge Computing technology comes in: bringing data processing closer to where the data is generated.

Edge Computing vs. Cloud Computing


Before delving into the subject, it is important to understand what Cloud Computing is. Today’s millions of devices generate a huge amount of data that is analysed through the cloud. In other words, the information “travels” from, for example, our computer to an external server, located in a data centre that may be thousands of miles away.

To illustrate this with a practical example, you connect to the Internet from your mobile phone and go to a specific website. To access the page, a request is sent to your telephone operator, who forwards it to the target server. This server processes the data, responds and sends it back to you so that you can access the site without any problems. In addition, the “cloud” is being used not only to process data, but also to store it and run applications and services. This whole process is being influenced by innovative technologies, such as Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence. According to a Microsoft press release, IDC predicts that there will be more than 41.6 billion connected IoT devices by 2025. The result is a huge amount of data and a lot of bandwidth consumption.

Edge Computing: Practical Applications

Edge Computing aims to bring data processing as close as possible to the devices that generate it. Not only does this free up bandwidth, but it also minimises the latency of the response between the device and the server. In certain scenarios, such as automated cars or health and industrial robotics, this response should be as fast as possible.

In the case of connected cars, Edge Computing is proving to be an indispensable technology. Cars will increasingly be equipped with cameras and sensors that monitor traffic and the driver’s visual environment in real time. Thanks to this environmental analysis, the driver will be able to receive live traffic information and anticipate various incidents.

In this regard, it is estimated that an autonomous car can generate more than 300 TB of data per year. It is inefficient to send all this information to a server far away from where it is generated. The operation must be performed as close as possible to, in this case, the autonomous vehicle. Road safety latency is obvious: every incident must be reported in real time, immediately and without delay.

This is undoubtedly the great advantage of Edge Computing. This technology means that data is processed closer to the user making the request (they do not have to travel from Spain to a server in San Francisco, for example), making the whole process more efficient and faster.

Edge Computing can also be very useful in machine learning models for quality control of a company’s products. In the case of the cloud, information collected by sensors on the assembly line that determine whether a product meets quality standards must travel to the server to be analysed and then sent back. By bringing this process to the edge of production, sensors are more efficient: they only need to send data about a product if there is a suspicion that it has not been produced well.

In conclusion, Edge Computing is a technology that is being driven by the arrival of 5G, a technology with multiple applications (quality control, road safety, video games and virtual reality in healthcare areas) that requires investment in network infrastructure and data analytic tools.

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