Unlocking the potential of the AI/5G convergence

By Som Satsangi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, HPE India

Many adults today remember an era when smartphones were not the hub of daily life. However, millions of young people across the world do not. Today, we’re at a similar inflection point, only this time, it’s the convergence of two advanced technologies: 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The ability of AI-powered solutions to perform real-time tasks everywhere seamlessly and cost-effectively will fundamentally change how we live, work, and play in ways that were once mere futuristic dreams. This progress is fueled by higher-performance, lower-latency 5G networks, as AI applications are vastly more compute- and network-intensive than anything ever experienced by humanity. Moreover, it’s made possible by high-capacity edge solutions significantly supported by 5G. In fact, as per a joint report by NASSCOM-BCG, projections indicate that India’s AI market will grow to $17 ...