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The future of 5G: What to expect from this transformational technology

IBM Big Data Hub

Apple was one of the first manufacturers to test the appetite for 5G in 2020 by offering its newest iPhone with 5G compatibility. According to this recent IDC white paper (link resides outside ibm.com), in the US alone, almost 120 million 5G devices were expected to ship by the end of 2023—a 9.3 % increase over the previous year.

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Cybersecurity Risks of 5G – And How to Control Them

eSecurity Planet

Service providers and 5G-enabled device manufacturers both have critical roles to play in the success and sustainability of this wireless network rollout. In May, the ever-growing Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a white paper entitled, Potential Threat Vectors to 5G Infrastructure.

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