In a recent MWC 2016 briefing, Aicha Evans, the Corporate Vice President of Platform Engineering Group and General Manager of the Intel Communication and Devices Group revealed Intel's plans regarding 5G devices, networks and technologies with the major highlight being that we should see such devices and networks in the next 6 to 12 months. According to her, Intel are working on clients, networks and the cloud to support these new 5G technologies particularly due to the Internet of Things or IoT. These always connected IoT devices may include wearables, vehicles, video security, smart buildings and energy management. Sumner Lemon, Country Manager, Malaysia and Singapore subsequently followed up with info relating to this regarding Malaysia's involvement in Intel's 5G plans.
Here are the full list of new Intel devices designed to support IoT and 5G technologies:
- Intel Atom x3-M7272 (IoT)
- Intel XMM 7115 modem (IoT)
- Intel XMM M7315 SoC (IoT)
- Intel XMM 6255M (IoT)
- Intel XMM 7120 LTE modem (IoT)
- The Intel XMM 7480 (for LTE in smartphones, tablets and PCs)
As such, Intel are working closely with numerous International partners:
- Intel is accelerating the path to 5G development by working with industry leaders to deliver optimised solutions for both devices and the network, including collaborations with:
- Ericsson and Intel are collaborating with mobile operators on 5G solutions and engaging in joint trials, as an extension of the current partnership in network transformation, cloud and IoT.
- KT and Intel will implement 5G trials in 2018 that develop and verify 5G wireless technology and associated devices, virtual network platforms and joint standardization efforts.
- LG Electronics and Intel will develop and pilot 5G telematics technology for next-generation cars.
- Nokia and Intel are collaborating on pre-standard 5G radio technologies and network solutions to enable early implementation of both 5G mobile client and wireless infrastructure, as well as interoperability of 5G radio technologies to meet the device connectivity requirements for future wireless networks.
- SK Telecom and Intel are developing and verifying 5G mobile device and network solutions, as well as devices for Licensed Assisted Access (LAA) in unlicensed spectrum bands during 2016. Through their continued collaboration on 5G technologies, the companies also showcased advances in radio access network technologies, including anchor-booster cell and massive MIMO to further improve 5G wireless network capacity.
- Verizon* and Intel are conducting field trials for 5G wireless solutions through the Verizon 5G Technology Forum* to demonstrate how millimeter wave spectrum, which is capable of supporting data capacity and speeds an order of magnitude higher than today’s cellular networks, is a viable way to deliver high-quality and fast wireless connectivity to homes and businesses.
As Malaysia strives towards being a smart and connected nation, we believe wireless networks must transform to become smarter, faster and more efficient, and 5G networks and devices will have a crucial role to play to enable the smart and connected experience. Sumner Lemon, Country Manager, Malaysia and Singapore
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