5G
2020 was a pivotal year for the telecommunications sector , and 2021 has the potential to have an even greater impact on the ways in which we work , play and interact using technology . In particular , the past 12 months saw the rollout of 5G sweep across the world faster than any major technological advance in history . The speed of adoption , however , has caused issues of its own , creating glaring disparities in the market and making the technology ’ s teething problems more acute . This year , as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the ways in which we live and work , 5G has the potential to start showing signs of maturity , as the technology ’ s problems are solved , as well as continue pushing the envelope with regards to innovation .
At the heart of 5G evolution for both the consumer and the enterprise is the system on a chip ( SoC ), an integrated circuit containing all the elements of a functional computer , from the CPU , GPU and memory to radio modems and secondary storage .
“ The SoC market is always evolving and this past year has been a true testament to the innovation taking place within the 5G space ,” says Robert Moffat , Deputy Director of Sales and Business Development at MediaTek Europe . Headquartered in Taiwan , MediaTek
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