{"id":16456,"date":"2021-09-27T18:48:23","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T13:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coforge.site\/cigniti\/blog\/?p=16456"},"modified":"2021-09-27T19:25:22","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T13:55:22","slug":"imperative-digital-assurance-5g-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coforge.site\/cigniti\/blog\/imperative-digital-assurance-5g-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Imperative for Digital Assurance \u2013 Let\u2019s welcome 5G to the dance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Welcome back and\u00a0here we are\u2026at the finish line of this blog series\u00a0highlighting 5G and all-things assurance that will surround its\u2019 critical mass adoption.\u00a0So,\u00a0before we get into it,\u00a0let\u2019s\u00a0take a moment to review where we have been so far\u2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leap or lead\u2026don\u2019t be the laggard. I get it \u2013 it is still early days regarding the eventual transformation that 5G will drive. But if you are reading the tea leaves and paying attention to the momentum (and no, I am not talking about the omnipresent \u2013 and sometimes annoying \u2013 commercials and ads from our favorite telecom providers), more and more enterprises are starting to ask questions\u00a0about\u00a0what 5G will mean to them.\u00a0So, while there is still plenty of time to plan your 5G strategy, it is not so long that you can avoid thinking about it. Is there a company in existence that would make the claim, \u201cWe wish we would have waited longer to start planning our digital transformation\u201d, or \u201cWe should have delayed the start of our mobile strategy\u201d?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quality of experience\u2026get used to this new set of metrics. With 5G,\u00a0our networks are becoming application aware,\u00a0and hence,\u00a0with 5G,\u00a0the customer experience will become entwined between the application and the network. For\u00a0product\u00a0managers, or application architects,\u00a0or even marketing leaders, will they be able to delineate the difference between poor app performance\u00a0and\u00a0poor network performance? There is no single measurement or series of measurements to capture the aggregate. And this will be the crux of the puzzle to be solved in the evolution of\u00a0QoE\u00a0as it relates to the critical mass adoption of 5G.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Driving the innovation loop\u2026faster and faster. Digital Assurance is a factor of many moving parts &#8211; platforms, technology, data, processes &#8211; all of which must be considered and validated in coordination with one another. And let us not forget about a major factor underpinning all of this &#8211; the network! With the emergence of 5G,\u00a0we can expect a new horizon of transformation and innovation as organizations evolve from delivering applications on top of the network to delivering applications that inherently leverage the vast capabilities of the network (as will be the case with 5G).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And for the final chapter, we are going to bring it all together as the topics of the first three blogs all fold into what will become the new\u00a0imperative\u00a0for Digital Assurance \u2013 let\u2019s welcome 5G to the dance!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The promise of 5G, or the hype as it may be, is understandable. 5G presents a new horizon \u2013 one that is not necessarily tangible to many of us as it stretches the inherent \u201cboundaries of possible\u201d that we have formed in our minds. Make no mistake, 5G is indeed coming and it stands to be a major catalyst across all the digital transformation initiatives. While the technology is still emerging, it will unlock the prowess of\u00a0the\u00a0latest technologies such as IoT, AI\/ML, and hyper automation to an altogether different level.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5G network adoption will be a critical enabler for digital transformation that goes beyond the potential of providing a competitive advantage; it stands to become a mandate for all enterprises to stay competitive in this digital transformation race, or better put, this digital transformation marathon. And hence, the absolute imperative for an evolved Digital Assurance strategy will take hold. Just consider the standard elements of a software test lifecycle and how they stand to be affected:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Test data.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Test data is already a challenge for every organization; what will happen when we need to include more video and AR\/VR elements into the mix? I don\u2019t think anyone has an answer for this one yet, but\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0sure it will become a major pain point.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Test environments.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Oh boy, this is going to be a problem. Environments for testing are already a mess. Let\u2019s now incorporate what will be required for emulating a realistic 5G environment, including edge computing. What is that going to look like and what infrastructure will be necessary?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Performance.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Performance testing will need\u00a0to\u00a0go to the next\u00a0level and\u00a0will have to factor\u00a0in\u00a0new dimensions such as AR\/VR and content-rich video. Not to mention the continued proliferation of devices that will need to be tested for.\u00a0Oh, and let\u2019s not forget that we will need to factor in edge computing into the performance testing strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Security.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a05G will bring with it a tighter integration of inherent security, but that will not change the necessity for a morphed and evolved level of security testing. Especially as organizations look to leverage 5G in\u00a0new ways,\u00a0everything from IoT to AR\/VR presents\u00a0new security use cases that are not currently being thought of.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UI\/UX.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We typically think of UI\/UX testing as the gauge and validation of how user-friendly software is. With organizations taking full advantage of the features,\u00a0bandwidth,\u00a0and speed of 5G,\u00a0UI\/UX will evolve into a multi-dimensional practice that becomes so much more than just layout and functional flows \u2013 it will cut across the entirety of the user experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Etc, etc.\u00a0I could keep going, but I think you get the point. 5G is going to necessitate\u00a0a\u00a0change\u00a0to\u00a0every single element of your Digital Assurance strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am just\u00a0scratching\u00a0the surface of the elements of Digital Assurance that will need to be addressed (or re-addressed) in anticipation of, and preparation for, the critical mass adoption of 5G. And to repeat a recurring theme in this blog series, it is not too early to start the socialization of these changes in-line with your organization\u2019s 5G strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conclusion<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Assurance is a factor of many moving parts &#8211; platforms, technology, data, processes &#8211; all of which must be considered and validated in coordination with one another. And let us not forget about a major factor underpinning all of this &#8211; the network! With the emergence of 5G,\u00a0we can expect a new horizon of transformation as organizations evolve from delivering applications on top of the network to delivering applications that inherently leverage the vast capabilities of the network (as will be the case with 5G).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cigniti\u00a0has incorporated 5G Assurance into our overall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigniti.com\/resource\/white-papers\/digital-assurance-testing-significance-developing-comprehensive-testing-strategy-digital-transformations\/\" class=\"broken_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Assurance strategy<\/a>, and as part of this,\u00a0has established a capability that provides 5G automated testing, monitoring, measurements, and analytics. We support a broad range of applications that can be live-monitored and tested:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End Device Applications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Edge Compute Applications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributed Applications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Special Hardware Applications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Network Applications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organizations now have an easy and cost-effective platform to test on a 5G network &#8211; whether that be the much-needed\u00a0validation of how your current apps will work\u00a0on 5G or building out your next\u00a0generation apps that will take advantage of the promise of 5G. Paired with our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.incight.ai\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=hyperlink&amp;utm_campaign=incight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Experience Monitoring solution<\/a>\u00a0(InCight), they also now have the\u00a0real-time visibility and predictability of the end-user experience\u00a0to round out their digital assurance strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While we\u2019ve covered\u00a0how 5G will drive the innovation loop at breakneck speeds, stay tuned for the upcoming blog series that will explore the\u00a0new\u00a0imperative for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigniti.com\/services\/digital-assurance-testing\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=hyperlink&amp;utm_campaign=DigitalAssurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Assurance<\/a> \u2013 Let\u2019s welcome 5G to the dance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get in touch with our 5G testing experts. They will help you provide a solution for your business and will demonstrate how to scale the quality of experience for 5G services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back and\u00a0here we are\u2026at the finish line of this blog series\u00a0highlighting 5G and all-things assurance that will surround its\u2019 critical mass adoption.\u00a0So,\u00a0before we get into it,\u00a0let\u2019s\u00a0take a moment to review where we have been so far\u2026.\u00a0 Leap or lead\u2026don\u2019t be the laggard. I get it \u2013 it is still early days regarding the eventual [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":16457,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3435],"tags":[275,1031,1033,3803,1036,277,181,576,2102,2203,575,279,3802,2122,1168],"ppma_author":[3769],"class_list":["post-16456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-5g","tag-digital-assurance","tag-digital-assurance-and-testing","tag-digital-assurance-solutions","tag-digital-experience-monitoring-solution","tag-digital-qa","tag-digital-quality-assurance","tag-digital-testing-strategy","tag-digital-transformation-framework","tag-digital-transformation-services","tag-digital-transformation-solutions","tag-digital-transformation-strategy","tag-digital-transformation-testing","tag-enterprise-digital-assurance","tag-enterprise-digital-transformation","tag-implementing-digital-transformation"],"authors":[{"term_id":3769,"user_id":51,"is_guest":0,"slug":"chrismanuel","display_name":"Chris Manuel","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/coforge.site\/cigniti\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chris-manuel.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/coforge.site\/cigniti\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chris-manuel.jpg"},"author_category":"","user_url":"","last_name":"Manuel","first_name":"Chris","job_title":"","description":"Chris leads Cigniti\u2019s Digital GTM focused on customer success in Digital Transformation and Assurance. He is an accomplished IT Services and Solutions executive with over 25 years of experience formulating IT strategy, providing advisory and consulting and \u201croll up the sleeves\u201d delivery. Chris has worked with many Fortunate 500 organizations \u2013 including 15 of the Fortunate 100 \u2013 across multiple industry verticals including Retail, CPG, Travel and Hospitality, and BFSI. He has an innate passion for helping organizations transform by leveraging digital, IT operation modernization, new agile ways of working and deploying software. 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