T-Mobile and Google Cloud have announced a groundbreaking partnership with the potential to redefine digital transformation across multiple industries. This collaboration aims to combine the power of 5G and edge computing, providing enterprises with innovative ways to leverage these technologies.
As part of the partnership, T-Mobile will connect its 5G ANS suite of public, private, and hybrid 5G networks with Google Distributed Cloud Edge (GDC Edge). This integration will allow users to embrace next-generation 5G applications and use cases, including immersive Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) experiences.
The timing of the partnership aligns perfectly with the increasing focus of businesses on digital transformation. With the global edge computing market size expected to grow by 37.9% to $155.9 billion by 2030, the integration of edge computing with the high speeds, low latency, and reliability of 5G is poised to unlock promising use cases across retail, manufacturing, logistics, and smart cities.
GDC Edge customers across these industries will be able to leverage T-Mobile’s 5G ANS to get the low latency, high speeds, and reliability they need for any use case requiring data-intensive computing processes such as AR or computer vision.
For instance, manufacturing companies could employ computer vision technology to improve safety by monitoring equipment and automatically alerting support personnel of any issues. In addition, municipalities could use augmented reality to keep workers safe from hazardous situations by operating machines remotely to perform dangerous tasks.
As a demonstration of the potential of 5G ANS and GDC Edge, T-Mobile has set up a “magic mirror” at their Tech Experience 5G Hub. This interactive display, supported by Google Cloud, employs cloud-based processing and image rendering at the edge to bring retail products to life. When a user holds up a product in front of the mirror, interactive videos or product details appear on-screen in near real-time, creating an immersive shopping experience.
“We’ve built the largest and fastest 5G network in the country. This partnership brings together the powerful combination of 5G and edge computing to unlock the expansion of technologies such as AR and VR from limited applications to large-scale adoption,” said Mishka Dehghan, SVP, Strategy, Product, and Solutions Engineering, T-Mobile Business Group. “From providing a shopping experience in a virtual reality environment to improving safety through connected sensors or computer vision technologies, T-Mobile’s 5G ANS combined with Google Cloud’s innovative edge compute technology can bring the connected world to businesses across the country”.
Google Cloud’s commitment to assisting telecommunications companies in accelerating their growth, competitiveness, and digital journeys is well reflected in this partnership. “Google Distributed Cloud Edge and T-Mobile’s 5G ANS will help businesses deliver more value to their customers by unlocking new capabilities through 5G and edge technologies,” said Amol Phadke, GM, Global Telecom Industry, Google Cloud.
This pioneering partnership promises to usher in a new era of 5G and edge technology applications, pushing the boundaries of digital transformation and opening new opportunities for businesses worldwide.