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6G: From Connected Things to Connected Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Will Be the Central Theme to Transform Communication and Businesses
02-Nov-2022
Global
Technology Research
DA66-01-00-00-00
IT04608-GL-TR_27042
Mobile communications and networks have been evolving every decade. With the launch of 5G in 2022, governments and companies have started investing in research and development of 6G. Although the launch of the platform technology is expected by 2030, those working on 6G have drawn a clear roadmap for its development.
6G will introduce many challenges along with its well-known benefits of speed and connectivity. Organizations are striving to predict those challenges well in advance to introduce products at the appropriate time. Human impact and sustainability are key issues with 6G that must be carefully considered, though the technology developments are fast paced. The transformation from the digital era to the connected era will intertwine all industries and locations.
This research study assesses the evolution of the connected intelligence era with the transition from 5G to 6G. The report covers the following topics:
• 6G and its evolution
• The role of artificial intelligence in application and usage of 6G
• Regional research efforts and related R&D activity
• 6G applications and use cases
• Technology roadmap
• Strategic insights and recommendations
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?The Strategic Imperative 8™: Factors Creating Pressure on Growth
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Telecom Industry with the Launch of 6G
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Research Methodology
Scope of Analysis
Segmentation
Growth Drivers of 6G Wireless Technology
Restraints of 6G Wireless Technology
The Evolution of 6G
Connectivity at All Planes
Technologies to Influence 6G Networks
AI at the Base of Connective Intelligence
Standards Groups
Standards Groups (continued)
Standards Groups (continued)
Key Enabling Technologies and Innovation Areas Driving 6G Developments and Adoption
Patent Landscape
Funding Activities, 2021–2022
6G Market Overview and Regional Insight
Market Trends
Application Diversity
Application Assessment
Industry Applications
Implementation Case 1: AI-based, 6G-enabled Mobility
Implementation Case 2: 6G Will Support Industry 4.0
Implementation Case 3: 6G in the Telecom Industry
Nokia Corporation, Finland
Ericsson, Sweden
Samsung, South Korea
Verizon, United States
Zariot, Ireland
Radisys, United States
Growth Opportunity 1: Architecture of Intelligent Networks
Growth Opportunity 1: Architecture of Intelligent Networks (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Communication Enhancement
Growth Opportunity 2: Communication Enhancement (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Sustainable Environment with 6G
Growth Opportunity 3: Sustainable Environment with 6G (continued)
Integrated Technology Roadmap
Integrated Technology Roadmap—Insights
Analyst’s Viewpoint
Technology Readiness Levels (TRL): Explanation
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