Prof.  Badrul Hisham  Ahmad
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka,  Malaysia

Title: 5th Generation and Beyond: Opportunity and Challenges

Abstract:

It is estimated that, 5G technology will considerably change the world around us by enabling a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices. But what exactly is 5G technology and how it works? How can this technology bring about a digital revolution? If a revolution is in the offing, are we ready for this wave of transformation? Also, what are the security challenges coupled with adoption of this technology and what is the connection between the recent Huawei case and 5G? To overcome the possible challenges, what steps can we take? 5G technology presents with an opportunity to become a leader in one of the omnipresent technologies of the future. We must embrace this opportunity by deploying 5G networks early, efficiently, and pervasively. Though there are several challenges from domestic deficiencies to geopolitical quagmires. But, we has often leapfrogged the curve in adoption of the latest telecommunications technologies like 4G in the past. Amid the rising connectivity demands during COVID-19, the time is ripe to make rapid strides towards 5G deployment.

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