With the ongoing roll-out of 5G standalone networks, wireless carriers find themselves tasked with meeting heightened service quality and performance expectations. In an era where service degradation or network failure is simply not an option, especially for mission-critical applications like autonomous vehicles, telemedicine and industrial automation, the stakes have never been higher.
However, 5G networks are far more intricate and multifaceted than their predecessors. The promise of lightning-fast speeds, ultra-low latency and a massive number of connected devices comes with a complex set of challenges.