capabilities
Arguably, the most important set of capabilities in the years ahead are rooted in communications technologies. The ability to disseminate and apply these tools depends on the quality and robustness of network infrastructure. At present, the United States is building out its fifth-generation, or 5G, telecommunications infrastructure. The improvement in speed, latency and reliability in moving from 4G to 5G is so immense it can be difficult to comprehend, and technology companies have only just begun figuring out ways to take advantage of this improvement. JMA Wireless CEO John Mezzalingua recently laid out the high stakes of winning the 5G race. “5G will become the central nervous system that connects and controls all other infrastructure,” he said. “The free world will depend on it — our homes, schools, jobs, water systems, electrical grids, transportation networks, manufacturing, and military. It’s a strategic asset that America must own.”