Axis Communications, a global pioneer in network video and IoT solutions, hosted a high-impact technology conference at Dubai’s Expo 2020 on February 22, 2022.
The fifth event in a series of six insightful conferences focused on the rapid development of 5G, the significant opportunities this transformative technology presents, and how Axis is leading the charge in the video surveillance industry by piloting 5G-powered solutions with industry leaders, partners, and end customers.
A panel of experts from Axis and its partners, Singtel, Boldly (Softbank), Ericsson, and Nokia, discussed the vast prospects that 5G adoption provides organisations across industries and governments. For starters, the current generation of wireless technology enables corporate leaders and government authorities to develop safer and smarter organisations and communities by enhancing network capabilities, strengthening security, and lowering latency.
“By 2025, 5G networks are likely to cover one-third of the world’s population. While 3G and 4G LTE have primarily served the private subscriber, 5G will enable decision-makers and leaders to connect IoT devices at greater scale and improve decision-making with real-time data aggregation and analysis,” explained Ettiene van der Watt, Regional Director – Middle East & Africa at Axis.
Van der Watt welcomed visitors, as he does at Axis’ other technology conferences, and Marie Helene Mansard, the company’s Director of Business Development (APAC), introduced the day’s schedule. Mansard discussed how 5G may improve safety and security in smart buildings, smart cities, and urban transportation, as well as the influence of 5G on personal and professional life.
Axis’ partners were asked to discuss their unique 5G use cases during the conference. Ericsson and Singtel’s multi-edge computing network, as well as SoftBank’s self-driving bus, were among the success stories. Vishnu Bhan, Senior Director at Singtel, discussed 5G’s unique benefits beyond extraordinary bandwidth speeds, while Ammar Sabbagh, Global Industries and Partnership Manager at Ericsson, discussed 5G’s far-reaching influence on vital infrastructure, particularly the oil and gas industry.
Axis’ partners were asked to discuss their unique 5G use cases during the conference. Ericsson and Singtel’s multi-edge computing network, as well as SoftBank’s self-driving bus, were among the success stories. Vishnu Bhan, Senior Director at Singtel, discussed 5G’s unique benefits beyond extraordinary bandwidth speeds, while Ammar Sabbagh, Global Industries and Partnership Manager at Ericsson, discussed 5G’s far-reaching influence on vital infrastructure, particularly the oil and gas industry.
“By collaborating with ICT companies and having a dialogue with our partners and customers, we’re exploring many different areas to see how 5G can complement our network video solutions. Our open architecture approach to technology development is helping with this journey, enabling easier integration into new and existing systems as 5G adoption rises,” added van der Watt.
In case you missed it, the ‘Share in the discovery of 5G’ conference is now available online for on-demand viewing here. You can also learn more about Axis’s participation in Expo 2020 here, or register for the final ‘Share in the discovery of cybersecurity as a cornerstone of trust’ conference on 24 March here.
