Digital Transformation and Economic Contributions of 5G Networks
Document Type
Article
Keywords
5G; 5G Networks; Cellular Wireless Networks; Digital Marketing; Digital Transformation; Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB); Internet of Things (IoT); Mobile Communications; Workplace Transformation
Identifier Data
https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEIS.2020100104
Publisher
IGI Global
Publication Source
International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems
Abstract
The advent of 5G is more than just a generational step; it opens up a new world of possibilities for every industry. It represents a fundamental transformation of the role that mobile technology plays in society. As 5G becomes a reality, it will impact us on a massive scale, especially in the workplace. The purpose of this paper is to do a systematic literature review and explore how 5G can enable or streamline intelligent automation and why the development and implementation of 5G are crucial to where the authors will find themselves in the coming years. This paper reviews the evolution and development of various generations of mobile wireless technology, underscores the importance of 5G revolutionary networks, reviews its critical enabling technologies, examines its trends and adaptation challenges, explores its applications in different industries, including Industry 4.0 and digital marketing, and highlights its role in digital transformation based on the latest research activity in the field. The advent of 5G is more than just a generational step; it opens up a new world of possibilities for every industry. It represents a fundamental transformation of the role that mobile technology plays in society. As 5G becomes a reality, it will impact us on a massive scale, especially in the workplace. The purpose of this paper is to do a systematic literature review and explore how 5G can enable or streamline intelligent automation and why the development and implementation of 5G are crucial to where the authors will find themselves in the coming years. This paper reviews the evolution and development of various generations of mobile wireless technology, underscores the importance of 5G revolutionary networks, reviews its critical enabling technologies, examines its trends and adaptation challenges, explores its applications in different industries, including Industry 4.0 and digital marketing, and highlights its role in digital transformation based on the latest research activity in the field.