Get to grips with 5G network design concepts and implement cutting-edge applications using standalone, non-standalone and private 5G networks with guidance from the subject matter experts working at the forefront of 5G innovation Key Features * Gain a comprehensive understanding of the 5G end-to-end network architecture * Provides a foundation to design, implement, manage, and monetize a 5G network successfully * Understand the key concepts behind operating and managing 5G networks Book Description We are living in an age where ultra-fast internet speed is not just a need, but a necessity. The ever evolving applications demand a reliable network with low latency and high speeds. The widespread commercial adoption of driverless cars, robotic factory floors, AR/VR based immersive sport events will soon come to pass and has already been piloted in major events. All this and so much more is enabled by the power of 5G technology. In this book, you will develop a solid understanding of the fundamental building blocks that enable this technology. You will unravel the aspects which make 5G unique and capable of addressing such high quality demands. The technologies that back 5G, the enhancements in the air-interface and the packet core that come together to light up the network which is capable of such unbelievable performance. You will discover the means to design and implement 5G Macro and Private networks at the same time understand the various design and deployment options available and what option is best suited for a particular use-case. Next, you will glance at the operational and maintenance aspects of such networks and how 5G works together with fixed wireline and satellite technologies. This book brings together the theoretical and practical aspects of 5G, enabling you to use it as a hand book to bring up a 5G network. What you will learn * Understand the key aspects and methodology of 5G New Radio and NG-RAN * Learn about Voice over New Radio (VoNR) networks * Get started with the 5G radio planning along with 5G Air Interface * Deep Dive into the 5G core network and explore the overall 5G network architecture * Understand various 5G deployment options * Get an overview of 5G Fixed Mobile Convergence, Autonomous Vehicles, and Satellite Communications Who This Book Is For If you are a telecom enthusiast or working in the domain who wants to learn more about building a 5G network bottom up or an Application Modernization strategy maker then this book is for you. It provides a consumable understanding of the technology to Network engineers, Network architects, and Infrastructure decision-makers helping them excel in their day-to-day work involving 5G technology.

Build your first digital twin MVP and gain first-hand experience of using the technology, the challenges it presents, and its impact on your organization Key Features Create a digital twin prototype using Microsoft Azure Digital Twin Explore the digital twin approach to the design, operations, and maintenance of industrial assets and products Understand key characteristics and components of a digital twin through practical use cases and business scenarios Book DescriptionDigital twin technology enables organizations to create digital representations of physical entities such as assets, systems, and processes throughout their life cycle. It improves asset performance, utilization, and safe operations and reduces manufacturing, operational, and maintenance costs. The book begins by introducing you to the concept of digital twins and sets you on a path to develop a digital twin strategy to positively influence business outcomes in your organization. You'll understand how digital twins relate to physical assets, processes, and technology and learn about the prerequisite conditions for the right platform, scale, and use case of your digital twins. You'll then get hands-on with Microsoft's Azure Digital Twins platform for your digital twin development and deployment. The book equips you with the knowledge to evaluate enterprise and specialty platforms, including the cloud and industrial IoT required to set up your digital twin prototype. Once you've built your prototype, you'll be able to test and validate it relative to the intended purpose of the twin through pilot deployment, full deployment, and value tracking techniques. By the end of this book, you'll have developed the skills to build and deploy your digital twin prototype, or minimum viable twin, to demonstrate, assess, and monitor your asset at specific stages in the asset life cycle. What you will learn Identify key criteria for the applicability of digital twins in your organization Explore the RACI matrix and rapid experimentation for choosing the right tech stack for your digital twin system Evaluate public cloud, industrial IoT, and enterprise platforms to set up your prototype Develop a digital twin prototype and validate it using a unit test, integration test, and functional test Perform an RoI analysis of your digital twin to determine its economic viability for the business Discover techniques to improve your digital twin for future enhancements Who this book is forThe digital twin book is for mid-career subject experts, including engineers and operations managers, building their first prototype (MVP) using digital twin technology. The book will help professionals responsible for mechanical, process, and reliability engineering domains. You don't have to be a developer or programmer, but beginner-level programming skills will be helpful.

Delve into industrial digital transformation and learn how to implement modern business strategies powered by digital technologies as well as organization and cultural optimization Key Features Identify potential industry disruptors from various business domains and emerging technologies Leverage existing resources to identify new avenues for generating digital revenue Boost digital transformation with cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) Book DescriptionDigital transformation requires the ability to identify opportunities across industries and apply the right technologies and tools to achieve results. This book is divided into two parts with the first covering what digital transformation is and why it is important. The second part focuses on how digital transformation works. After an introduction to digital transformation, you will explore the transformation journey in logical steps and understand how to build business cases and create productivity benefit statements. Next, you'll delve into advanced topics relating to overcoming various challenges. Later, the book will take you through case studies in both private and public sector organizations. You'll explore private sector organizations such as industrial and hi-tech manufacturing in detail and get to grips with public sector organizations by learning how transformation can be achieved on a global scale and how the resident experience can be improved. In addition to this, you will understand the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning in digital transformation. Finally, you'll discover how to create a playbook that can ensure success in digital transformation. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with industrial digital transformation and be able to apply your skills in the real world. What you will learn Get up to speed with digital transformation and its important aspects Explore the skills that are needed to execute the transformation Focus on the concepts of Digital Thread and Digital Twin Understand how to leverage the ecosystem for successful transformation Get to grips with various case studies spanning industries in both private and public sectors Discover how to execute transformation at a global scale Find out how AI delivers value in the transformation journey Who this book is forThis book is for IT leaders, digital strategy leaders, line-of-business leaders, solution architects, and IT business partners looking for digital transformation opportunities within their organizations. Professionals from service and management consulting firms will also find this book useful. Basic knowledge of enterprise IT and some intermediate knowledge of identifying digital revenue streams or internal transformation opportunities are required to get started with this book.