Hybrid work: How 5G is keeping teams connected

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Connectivity is key

The future is in 5G

Connectivity in action

Stay ahead by staying connected

Secure, reliable connectivity – it’s what will keep your business at the top of its game. In 2024, almost a third of businesses had networking and connectivity as a technology priority for the next 12 months.

It’s a hot topic – and as businesses continue to digitise and collaborate across different locations, many will start to look to the latest connectivity solutions to make sure communication is fast and seamless.

Enters: 5G. This transformative technology may well be the option for unlocking significant business opportunities and offering the foundation of future growth.

Connectivity is key

You may be thinking: Getting connectivity right isn’t all that simple. And you wouldn’t be alone in that, as 86% of SMEs have experienced negative impacts on their operations due to poor connectivity in the last 12 months.

But with hybrid working and disparate teams an established part of the working world now, businesses need to be able to connect teams, wherever they are, in a way that enables productivity for everyone.

The power of collaboration not only ensures the right information is shared securely and promptly across the business, but also enhances creative and innovative problem solving. Bringing people together to find solutions to obstacles and explore opportunities all work towards improving employee experience.

The future is in 5G

Thanks to its speed and flexibility, 5G offers significant opportunities for growth. It can be the answer to faster operations, better hybrid work models and enhanced customer experiences.

It also enables real-time data sharing across the business, encrypted collaboration among remote and field workers, and access to high-speed cloud and AI solutions – all critical for success moving forward.

There has been no lack of conversation around AI’s potential in recent years, and the headline-grabbing technology isn’t just for large businesses. Promising improvements to everything from customer service and marketing to routine tasks and product development, AI is driving innovation across industries. 5G delivers the increase in capacity and low latency that AI performance relies on.

Ultimately, 5G is the next generation of wireless technology, offering a range of exceptional benefits that can impact your operations for the better.

• Speed: Downloading and uploading large files, accessing cloud-based applications and making high-quality video calls become super-fast processes.
• Bandwidth: Handling increased data traffic, whether that’s bandwidth-intensive applications, large transfers or supporting a workforce of connected devices, is made easier.
• Latency: Near real-time responsiveness enables time-sensitive applications and technologies, including monitoring, remote diagnostics and autonomous operations.
• Connections: Connecting a vast number of devices simultaneously is particularly valuable in the Internet of Things (IoT) era, where various sensors, devices and machines need to communicate seamlessly.

Let’s explore how strong connectivity can have a positive impact on the day-to-day activities of a business.

Field teams

You may have a field team that’s always on the go. Today, one of your operatives is going to a remote location – an area that struggles with poor connectivity and limited access to data. With 5G connectivity, your operative can arrive and have data to instantly check the latest project details and communicate any updates back to head office without lag.

With 5G, you can also look to integrate IoT to improve operations. Sensors on equipment and vehicles can provide useful insights to monitor conditions in real time and stay ahead of any potential problems.

As the day goes on, whenever any challenges or questions come up, they are quick to resolve with seamless communication – avoiding delays and keeping the task on schedule.

Remote workers

You may also have a dispersed team of remote workers, who need to be able to keep in touch with colleagues and clients throughout the day. With 5G, slow internet and buffering are things of the past. High-speed, stable connections and low latency mean clear video, audio and screen sharing, so nothing important is missed.

Your remote workers will also be able to use 5G to access cloud-based documents, run heavy applications, such as design software, and use 5G-powered virtual and augmented reality to collaborate, attend virtual reality meetings and create training simulations.

This all adds up to an empowered remote workforce – comfortable and equipped to do what they need to do, wherever they need to be.

Stay ahead by staying connected

Connectivity is what keeps the wheels turning for a modern business, and 5G is enabling a future for SMEs to evolve and adapt to technological advancements.

At Focus Group, we can help you to harness the power of 5G to keep your business connected and flexible. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current systems, get more from what you have already or start your journey to 5G connectivity, we are with you at every stage.

To find out more about our connectivity options, you can get in touch with our team or visit our connectivity page.