All year, industry analysts have been predicting that that edge computing – and complimentary 5G network offerings – will see significant growth, as major cloud vendors are deploying more edge servers in local markets and telecom providers pushing ahead with 5G deployments.
“Use cases such as factory floor automation, augmented and virtual reality within field service management, and autonomous vehicles will drive the adoption of private 5G networks,” says Rajesh Ranjan of Everest Group. Expect more maturity in this area in the year ahead, Ranjan says.
