Enabling connected enterprises of the future

Together with Blockchain and loT, the newly rolled out 5G technology will accelerate Web 3.0 adoption in India to spur the Industry 4.0 revolution

- VAIDEESWARAN SETHURAMAN

5G telephony is a reality in India, with telecom players like Airtel and Reliance Industries officially rolling out services in several cities, promising affordable and total connectivity across the country by December 2023. This will mark a massive shift in the way enterprises operate, especially when advanced telecommunication systems work in conjunction with rapidly evolving Blockchain and the Internet of Things (loT) technologies.

The integrated approach brings in a multitude of advantages, adding efficiency and visibility to the supply chain ecosystem. It opens up the door to the connected factory of the future and also enables near real-time data management riding on the lower-latency networks.

Blockchain and 5G technologies will complement each other in increasing the adoption of decentralised networks for enhanced supply chain collaboration and visibility. While 5G will provide the needed infrastructure for machine-to-machine interaction, Blockchain will ensure data reliability and security, enabling smarter and faster value to the enterprise's operations.