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Spark Demos 5G And IoT Capabilities

Spark, a broadband and mobile service provider based in New Zealand just introduced a demo of their 5G and IoT capabilities in Auckland, New Zealand. The telecommunications company has been working on unveiling their technology for the past couple of years and have finally been able to display their advancements in the use of 5G and IoT devices.

Spark Demos 5G And IoT Capabilities – Urban Sustainability:

Experts in the tech community believe that IoT devices and their use in urban settings could ease some of the sustainability challenges that urban areas face. To showcase their advancement in this technology, Spark collaborated with the Wynyard Quarter’s Innovation Precinct of Auckland to install IoT enabled infrastructure. The technology lead of Spark claims that the involvement of 5G and IoT enabled infrastructure will address the economic and sustainability challenges that are being faced all over the country.

Spark Demos 5G And IoT Capabilities – The Future of Urban Areas:

The people at Spark NZ made use of smart lighting using IoT technology that monitors the heat ‘footprints’ of people that will help identifying any points with increased activity and making informed decisions about the future infrastructure. the Wynyard Quarter also features solar powered smart benches that are capable of charging electric scooters/bikes. The managers at Spark are looking to integrate more IoT enabled technology in their cities (and hopefully country-wide) that can help reduce economic strain.

Spark Demos 5G And IoT Capabilities – What to Expect:

The top brass at Spark expect that they will be able to provide and create more IoT enabled infrastructure that can help the community. For example smart sensors can be created on streetlights that detect if an accident has occurred and inform the proper authorities. IoT enabled infrastructure such as this will result in a better urban area for everyone and will enhance the lives of the people country-wide.

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