In this paper, we attempt to paint a broad picture of
communication needs and technologies in the timeframe of 6G. The future of connectivity
is in the creation of digital twin worlds that are a true representation of the physical and
biological worlds at every spatial and time instant, unifying our experience across these
physical, biological and digital worlds. New themes are likely to emerge that will shape 6G
system requirements and technologies, such as: (i) new man–machine interfaces created
by a collection of multiple local devices acting in unison; (ii) ubiquitous universal computing
distributed among multiple local devices and the cloud; (iii) multi-sensory data fusion to
create multi-verse maps and new mixed-reality experiences; and (iv) precision sensing
and actuation to control the physical world.
5G-IA: Calls For New Members Beyond Telecoms
As the 5G-PPP (Public-Private Partnership) evolves to something more than 5G, the call goes out for new members in areas including AI, Distributed Ledger technology, Photonics and Data Analytics.
IET: 6G For Policymakers
The IET recently published a white paper arguing that taking steps towards 6G has the potential to renew national infrastructure, build a better society and more… given the right policy environment.
WCA: 6G Spectrum for 95 GHz & Above, 23 Feb
CxO Video Interview: Effective Partnerships Between Telcos & Other Industries
6GWorld had the pleasure of talking to two executives recently from very different companies working to forge partnerships between telecoms service providers and other industries. However, there are striking similarities in the evolutionary paths that they, and the operators they work with, have followed to create effective partnerships with players in other industries that allow operators to monetise their capabilities.
Automation, Employment & Basic Income
There have been repeated discussions about the role of automation in capitalist economies, especially as it affects the nature and availability of employment. On Saturday 13 February Geoff Crocker spoke to London Futurists about the impacts of automation to date and the potential impact on the economy and work in future.
CTO Interview: Edge Commercialisation – Who and How?
With huge amounts of research – and marketing dollars – being invested into edge computing, how does the telecoms industry turn a nascent technology into a viable service proposition? Not alone, according to Altran CTO Shamik Mishra.
36 Transformative Technology Stats for 2021 and Beyond – ABI
We are at the very beginnings of a massive technological evolution and the forecasts presented in this paper are but tea leaves in the fortune teller’s cup. However, they are important directional indicators
of the technology-enabled world of the future based on ABI’s research.
CEO Interview: Cybersecurity and the ‘Netflix of 5G’
When data breaches are increasingly common, destructive and costly, ‘trustworthy’ communications and cloud are becoming more significant. Is “secure 5G” start-up Exium feeding on hype or offering something new?