5G will be a massively transformative technology. This is an interview that shows you how the “mostly” 4G technology will be put on steroids with the transition to 5G. It is not just a numeral change; this new technology will impact enterprise systems all over the world.

Can 5G allow military applications to share spectrum? 

Physically, we know that “dual use” means highly secure organizations, like the military using technology that is proven in the commercial world. The best example is military satellites “hitching” a ride on rockets with commercial satellites.

However, 5G has so much flexibility that allows the Department of Defense to apply the “dual use” concept to the communications spectrum.

Can federal applications take advantage of inexpensive hardware?

One of the main advantages of today’s data centers is using inexpensive generic hardware and varying the software. This concept of “disaggregation” can be applied through the flexibility that 5G offers.

Does 5G have an application in cybersecurity?

When it comes to patching software, the federal government needs speed.  When gaps are found in systems, the speed of the patch is critical. The speed advantage of 5G allows the federal government to apply patches and update faster.

Where to invest 5 billion dollars

5G is forcing states like Louisiana to carefully consider how they should invest the estimated five billion dollars in infrastructure money they will be getting in the next five years. If a traditional fiber network can be destroyed by a weather event, what role should wireless play in bringing resilient high-speed access to rural areas?