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Regional Multi Access Edge Computing Case Studies in Main Verticals

Strategic Partnerships with Cloud Providers and Solution Integrators Boost Rapid Growth of Public and Private MEC Implementations


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23-Aug-2022
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IT04567-GL-MT_26837
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Regional Multi Access Edge Computing Case Studies in Main Verticals
Published on: 23-Aug-2022 | SKU: IT04567-GL-MT_26837

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Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) solutions are gaining traction globally for their ability to deliver ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, real-time data processing, and data analytics, which are key to supporting latency-sensitive applications. Businesses today demand 5G MEC to improve productivity, innovate new offerings, and accelerate digital transformation. Collaborative efforts among telecom operators, cloud providers, technology integrators, and solution partners to test new 5G MEC use cases and increase IoT solutions significantly influence the 5G MEC market evolution. 5G MEC solutions deployed in private mobile networks are evolving at a faster pace than public MEC, as operators are building on-site infrastructure exclusively for Industrial, the most demanding vertical.

This study analyzes the latest case studies leveraging public and private 5G MEC through trials, pilot tests, and solutions starting to be commercially available in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. It provides insights into the ecosystems developed by telecom operators with strategic partners, innovation labs, universities, and governments.

The study also explores growth opportunities, including augmented reality for human cognition and virtual reality to deliver highly immersive and interactive experiences; connected/autonomous vehicles for efficient transportation and zero accidents; and Industry 4.0 solutions for higher productivity and zero accidents.

The main 5C MEC industry participants mentioned in this study include AT&T, Verizon, Bell, Vodafone, Telefonica, Deutsche Telekom, Orange Business Services (OBS), China Telecom, China Unicom, China Mobile, KT Corp., SKT, NTT DoCoMo, Embratel, TIM, Ooredoo Qatar, and Vodacom.

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The Top 3 Strategic Imperatives’ Impact on the Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) Industry

Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™

Main Findings

Main Findings (continued)

Market Definitions—Edge Computing and MEC Concepts

Key Competitors

MEC—Implementation Types

Use Cases

Use Cases (continued)

AT&T—UConn Stamford’s Campus 5G Innovation Lab

AT&T—UConn Stamford’s Campus 5G Innovation Lab (continued)

Verizon—CrowdVision

Verizon—CrowdVision (continued)

Bell—Tiny Mile

Bell—Tiny Mile (continued)

Vodafone—VR Learning

Vodafone—VR Learning (continued)

Telefónica—Smart Factory Pilot Test

Telefónica—Smart Factory Pilot Test (continued)

Deutsche Telekom—KUKA’s Manufacturing Industry

Deutsche Telekom—KUKA’s Manufacturing Industry (continued)

Orange Business Services (OBS)—Maintenance Technician Activities

OBS—Maintenance Technician Activities (continued)

China Telecom—Bluetron 5G Smart Factory

China Telecom—Bluetron 5G Smart Factory (continued)

China Unicom—Smart Warehousing for Kitchen Appliance Factories

China Unicom—Smart Warehousing for Kitchen Appliance Factories (continued)

China Mobile—5G-based Smart Port

China Mobile—5G-based Smart Port (continued)

KT Corp—Connected Vehicle Systems

KT Corp—Connected Vehicle Systems (continued)

SKT—Virtual Tours at Changdeokgung Palace

SKT—Virtual Tours at Changdeokgung Palace (continued)

NTT DoCoMo—Remote Technical Support

NTT DoCoMo—Remote Technical Support (continued)

Embratel—WEG 4.0 Industry Project

Embratel—WEG 4.0 Industry Project (continued)

TIM—Stellantis Vehicle Assembly Project

TIM—Stellantis Vehicle Assembly Project (continued)

Ooredoo Qatar—Virtual Stadium

Ooredoo Qatar—Virtual Stadium (continued)

Vodacom—Digital Mine

Vodacom—Digital Mine (continued)

Growth Opportunity 1: AR for Human Cognition Augmentation and VR for Highly Immersive and Interactive Experiences

Growth Opportunity 1: AR for Human Cognition Augmentation and VR for Highly Immersive and Interactive Experiences (continued)

Growth Opportunity 1: AR for Human Cognition Augmentation and VR for Highly Immersive and Interactive Experiences (continued)

Growth Opportunity 1: AR for Human Cognition Augmentation and VR for Highly Immersive and Interactive Experiences (continued)

Growth Opportunity 1: AR for Human Cognition Augmentation and VR for Highly Immersive and Interactive Experiences (continued)

Growth Opportunity 2: Connected/Autonomous Vehicles for More Efficient Transportation and Zero Accidents

Growth Opportunity 2: Connected/Autonomous Vehicles for More Efficient Transportation and Zero Accidents (continued)

Growth Opportunity 2: Connected/Autonomous Vehicles for More Efficient Transportation and Zero Accidents (continued)

Growth Opportunity 2: Connected/Autonomous Vehicles for More Efficient Transportation and Zero Accidents (continued)

Growth Opportunity 3: Industry 4.0 Solutions for Increased Productivity and Zero Accidents

Growth Opportunity 3: Industry 4.0 Solutions for Increased Productivity and Zero Accidents (continued)

Growth Opportunity 3: Industry 4.0 Solutions for Increased Productivity and Zero Accidents (continued)

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  • MEC: Suitable MEC Applications, Global, 2021
  • MEC: Selected Applications per Vertical, Global, 2021

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