The introduction of the 5G standard has opened up a plethora of opportunities for companies to build and experiment with hard-core network technologies. With the availability of the end-to-end ecosystem, we can now enable industrial setups and educational and training institutes with the 5G Use Case Lab, which can help in the practical understanding and validation of different use cases. Niral Networks has designed a purpose-built 5G COE for exploration around and beyond 5G, enabling early prototyping and experimentation of new 5G features and use cases with minimal investment.
5G Lab – Setup Details For Use Cases
The 5G Use cases can vary and does not limit to what has been shown in the picture above. The images used above are just for representation only. The setup will contain the following 5G Infrastructure components:
Sl. No. | Component | Description |
1 | NiralOS 5G Core | Cloud-Native Private 5G SA core for enterprises that contains 5G functions – AMF, SMF, AUSF, NRF, UPF, NSSF, UDM. Niral 5G core provides a compact UPF for local breakout within Enterprise for integrated with TSP Network. Also, supports Network Slicing, MEC Integration. |
2 | NiralOS SDN Controller | Centralized management, orchestration, zero touch provisioning & monitoring of multi-site Private Network and On-premise Edge Cloud. The controller can be hosted in a data Center to centrally manage & monitor multiple private networks. |
3 | NiralOS Edge Cloud | Kubernetes and Virtualized infrastructure to create a Mobile Edge Cloud (MEC) using existing commodity servers and open APIs to host applications like IOT, Robotics, Drones, IMS, AR/VR for low latency, high bandwidth, mobility and privacy. |
4 | 5G Indoor Radio | gNB#1 for connecting the End User Equipment |
5 | Server | Hosting of the Niral 5G Core, Niral Edge, Niral Controller and IMS |
6 | Router/Switches/etc. | As needed based upon the lab setup |
Why Build a 5G COE?
The 5G COE will play a crucial role in enabling the user experience for any organization, either for its internal customers or external clients. Demonstrating applications will help interested users relate the scenarios to their actual use cases, further enhancing their productivity and efficiency. Additionally, 5G COE will fuel research work, resulting in fast enablement of new and innovative use cases.
Niral 5G COE set up will help in enhancing the overall understanding and relativity of use cases, enabling businesses to practically understand the usability of the applications, enhancing competencies in 5G technologies, and providing hands-on training for better practical understanding of 5G as a technology. The Use Case Integration and Demonstration of 5G specific applications and devices such as IoT, Robotics, Video will also help in the development of new use cases (applications and devices) as per user demand. The 5G COE can also be used to provide training sessions with industry experts, accelerating fast closures of the business cases through real-time testing of the applications.
The 5G Use Case Lab and the 5G COE provided by Niral Networks offer a comprehensive and efficient solution for organizations and institutes to explore and experiment with 5G technology. With the availability of the end-to-end ecosystem in India, this opens up immense possibilities for Indian 5G Use Cases.
The Niral 5G COE set up can be used to explore and experiment with a variety of 5G use cases. Here are some examples:
Industrial Automation: With low latency and high bandwidth, 5G can enable the real-time control and monitoring of machines and processes in factories, warehouses, and other industrial settings. The Niral 5G COE can be used to prototype and test industrial automation applications, such as robotic arms, conveyor belts, and automated guided vehicles.
Remote Healthcare: 5G can support high-quality video streaming and real-time monitoring of patient data, enabling remote diagnosis and treatment. The Niral 5G COE can be used to develop and test remote healthcare applications, such as telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and medical imaging.
Augmented Reality: 5G can support low-latency, high-bandwidth connections for AR applications, which can enhance user experiences in gaming, education, training, and other areas. The Niral 5G COE can be used to prototype and test AR applications, such as virtual product demonstrations, educational simulations, and immersive gaming.
Connected Vehicles: 5G enables faster, reliable, and secure communication among vehicles, infrastructure, and pedestrians, offering safety and efficiency benefits. The Niral 5G COE prototypes and tests connected vehicle applications, including vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, and autonomous vehicle operation.
Conclusion
The Niral 5G COE set up is a purpose-built environment for exploring and experimenting with 5G features and use cases. With its modular infrastructure elements, it provides a flexible and scalable platform for early prototyping and experimentation, with minimal investment. By enabling businesses, educational and training institutes, and other organizations to practically understand the usability of 5G applications, the Niral 5G COE can help accelerate the adoption of 5G technologies and fuel innovation across a range of industries.
