GITEX Global 2024 Highlights The Role Of 5G And AI In Future Connectivity

The GITEX GLOBAL 2024 event, the largest tech and startup gathering worldwide, spotlighted 5G technology. Attendees delved into the future of wireless tech through AI, exploring its potential to create a hyperconnected world. The event, themed "Intelligent Connectivity," featured discussions and exhibitors unveiling products poised to transform industries. GSMA forecasts 1.4 billion devices will connect to 5G by 2025, fueling a US$1.1 trillion IoT market within a $3.9 trillion mobile economy.

Prominent figures from global companies participated in the event. Notable attendees included Khalid Murshed from e&, Wang Hui of Huawei China, and Thomas Lamanauskas from ITU Switzerland. Other key participants were Roque Lozano from Nokia, Kazuhiro Gomi of NTT Research, and SG Chung from SK Telecom. These leaders shared insights on the transformative power of 5G technology.

Exhibitors like Huawei, e&, Nokia, China Telecom, Ericsson, Cisco, and Beyon showcased cutting-edge 5G solutions. Their presentations reinforced GITEX GLOBAL's role as a pivotal platform for exploring connectivity's future and digital transformation. The event highlighted how these advancements are set to reshape various sectors.

Khalid Murshed from e& discussed the transformative potential of network capabilities with 5G and AI. He stated that "5G and 5G-Advanced provide a platform for innovation, enhancing the network to meet evolving demands." Murshed emphasised that networks are being developed not just for technological leadership but also to enable new use cases.

Huawei identified essential technologies such as 5G-Advanced (5G-A), unified data, AI, and cloud computing as vital for supporting rapid communication and advanced applications. These technologies are crucial for enabling low-latency communication necessary for modern applications.

Advancements in Mobility and AI

The role of 5G in mobility was another focal point at the event. Siyuan Liu from China Unicom Global highlighted how AI and vehicle connectivity are advancing with 5G at their core. This development is crucial for autonomous vehicles, improving decision-making, transportation efficiency, and safety.

Wang Hui from Huawei noted that AI applications are revolutionising industries such as autonomous vehicles and AI health services in China. The integration of AI with 5G is driving significant changes across various sectors.

Thousands witnessed groundbreaking innovations powered by 5G at the event. e& announced a partnership with Vodafone Business IoT to enhance in-vehicle connectivity for Mercedes-Benz drivers in the UAE by mid-2025. They also showcased the Nissan Hyper-Force supercar connected via e& UAE 5G SIM cards.

e& introduced human-digital advisors using hologram and AI technology to cater to diverse cultural needs in the UAE telecom sector. These advancements highlight how companies are leveraging technology to offer innovative solutions tailored to customer needs.

The discussions at GITEX GLOBAL underscored the immense potential of 5G technology in shaping future connectivity landscapes. As more devices connect through this advanced network, industries worldwide stand on the brink of significant transformation driven by enhanced communication capabilities.

With inputs from WAM