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by Matthew N. O. Sadiku (Author)
Telecommunication forms the backbone of nearly every other critical infrastructure, supporting sectors like healthcare, finance, transportation, and government operations. Telecommunications is an industry that serves over 5 billion customers worldwide. It is responsible for connecting people and devices globally. From satellite companies, Internet providers, telephone corporations, the infrastructure behind these organizations makes it feasible for all our videos, audio, and text to be sent around the globe. The telecommunication industry today has the most complex operations framework, involving many partners, vendors, customers, distributors, and network providers. The industry has become an integral part of today's business world. It is providing uninterrupted services across several businesses and helping them carry out their operations smoothly.
The telecom industry continues to be a beacon of digital transformation, integrating innovative technologies to enhance connectivity and communication. No longer limited to providing basic phone and Internet service, the telecom industry is at the epicenter of pushing the wide adoption of cutting edge technologies. The telecom industry faces challenges like managing network demands, optimizing infrastructure, resolving customer issues, and strengthening security. Emerging technologies are helping telecom companies address these issues and improve efficiency. This book discusses some emerging technologies in telecommunications such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, edge computing, drones, big data, Internet of things, blockchain, 5G networks, 3D printing, virtual reality, augmented reality, and cybersecurity. It is a must-read book for anyone who wants to learn about modern telecommunications, which have become vital in many areas of life.
