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Abstract
Digital technologies are reshaping old-school factories into smart, automated workplaces—what folks now call Industry 4.0. In these new setups, everything depends on quick, smooth communication, instant data crunching, and systems that can make decisions on their own. Out of all the tech making this possible, two stand out: 5G wireless and solid ICT infrastructure. 5G isn’t just faster phones. It means lightning-fast data, barely-there delays, and the power to keep countless machines and sensors talking all at once. That’s what makes it a game-changer for things like automation, robots, remote monitoring, and predicting when equipment will break down. Then there’s ICT—the backbone that lets all that data get from point A to point B safely, get stored, and get processed the moment it comes in. This paper zeroes in on how 5G and ICT fit together inside smart industries. It breaks down their setups, shows what they can do, and looks at where they’re being used today. There are some clear upsides: things run smoother, cost less, and companies can pivot quickly. But nothing’s perfect, and the paper doesn’t ignore the tough stuff—security headaches, big price tags for getting started, and tech challenges that still need work. On top of all that, it glances ahead at how AI, edge computing, and the next wave of communication tech will shake things up even further. In the end, one thing’s clear: without both 5G and ICT working together, smart industries wouldn’t get far. They’re the solid foundation for sustainable growth as industry goes digital.
Keywords
5G Technology, ICT Infrastructure, Smart Industries, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Automation, Edge Computing, Network Slicing, Ultra-Low Latency, Smart Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics, Cyber-Physical Systems, Industrial IoT (IIoT).
Citations
IRE Journals:
Faizan Alam, Rimmy Chhabra, Arnav Kumar "5G and ICT Infrastructure for Smart Industries" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 12 2026 Page 205-212 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1718520
IEEE:
Faizan Alam, Rimmy Chhabra, Arnav Kumar
"5G and ICT Infrastructure for Smart Industries" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(12) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1718520
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