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With the evolution of alarm management technology, keeping up is challenging. Even then, what to choose, when one option looks just as promising as another?
Manufacturers are optimistic about digital transformation progress. One might say most manufacturers have control over their digital transformation process. But this is the issue: with all emerging technologies, you can’t sit still.
According to data from a smart industry survey, manufacturers show a positive outlook on digital transformation (63%), with the majority feeling they’re at least on par with peers (39%) or slightly ahead (24%). David Pfeifer, Head of Solutions for the DACH region at Ascom, guides us through some industry trends to assess their current state.
Is it time to get mobilized?
At this moment, it’s all about the mobilization of everything and integrating different technologies. So, 5G, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), and LoRa (Long Range), are all completely different, each with certain benefits and drawbacks. With mobile data traffic, expected to be almost 330 exabytes per month by 2028 (Statista), more than three times the volume consumed in 2022, one cannot argue that the adoption of 5G won’t make a significant impact.
For example, with 5G there are issues with cyberattacks because the 5G NR standard doesn’t have end-to-end encryption. While BLE cannot be used for long-distance wireless communications. And LoRa technology generally only supports one-way communication. Combining these technologies in the most appropriate way for your business, that’s where the real magic happens.
Should you be doing more with 5G?
When 5G launched in 2019, it was all talk without much action. By 2022, one-tenth of global connections used 5G. And it’s predicted that we should have 100 percent 5G connectivity by 2030. Today, numerous use cases demonstrate its real-time monitoring, enhanced connectivity, and support for advanced devices.
The big thing about 5G is that it empowers the so-called fourth industrial revolution. Enabling self-driving cars, smarter cities, more connected devices, remote surgeries, better AR/VR experiences, faster internet, and reliable communication. These will all directly or indirectly impact alarm management.