Five Network Trends: Towards the 6G Era

The pivotal role that the digital infrastructure plays in delivering critical societal, economic and governmental functions has become clearer than ever before as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is now a high level of awareness in both business and society that availability, reliability, affordability and sustainability are all essential aspects of the digital infrastructure that must be ensured in both the short and long term. At the same time, the cyber-physical convergence is picking up speed, highlighting the need for advanced network technologies to support use cases that blur the boundaries between physical and digital realities.