The core elements of the 5G mobile communications standard are the further development of the radio interface, also known as NR or New Radio, and the highly flexible core network. The basic core features of a 5G network are high data rate, low latency, possibility of virtualization, and high security and reliability. 5G campus networks are therefore the perfect solution for mobile communications wherever the requirements for performance, range, availability, mobility and security exceed the capabilities of existing (WLAN) networks.

Open-RAN stands for Open Radio Access Networks, which improves the interoperability of mobile networks. By defining standards for open interfaces and separating hardware & software via a software-defined approach (SDR), networks independent of propretary technology can be created. This enables the overlapping use of white-box hardware and software solutions from different vendors. The new Open RAN standards aim to open the boundaries of the mobile market and minimize the restrictions for all users.

Software Defined Radio/Network (SDR/SDN) refers to concepts for radio frequency transmitters and receivers based on programmable hardware and controlling software. It enables centrally controlled programming of network behavior via software applications and open APIs, and networks independent of proprietary technology emerge. When SDN and SDR and Open-RAN interact, network components can be controlled flexibly, hardware-independently and “future proof”.

Edge computing collects data directly where it is generated, rather than in a central data warehouse for data processing. Edge computing is thus particularly relevant for moving critical enterprise applications closer to data sources such as IoT devices or local edge servers to minimize latency. This enables powerful analytics because the data does not need to be transferred over a network to a cloud or data centers.