Inclusion & Diversity in India

3 emerging roles driven by the 5G revolution

January 3, 2023 5-MINUTE READ

The official rollout of 5G in India is bringing along a stir of innovations and projects. While consumers will enjoy the network services, the revolution will also aid the employment sector. At a recent roundtable on the future possibilities that 5G will open up, Anil Jain, Managing Director at Accenture Capability Network Comms & Media, stated that the new generation of connectivity services would open close to 40 million new jobs in India in the coming years¹. The jobs will not be restricted to the telecom industry but will also open avenues in fields including data analytics, human-computer interaction, and varied fields of healthcare and education. The demand for skills in these fields will also change, wherein individuals with a holistic understanding of the Communications and Media industry will pave the way forward.

Work at the heart of change

Here are the three emerging roles that will gain momentum as the 5G industry gains momentum:

Research and Innovation

The 5G use cases will enable researchers to analyze the efficiency of the service in great detail. The focus would be not only on launching new products but also on tweaking pre-existing ideas to ensure the retention of users. In this case, the skill of user experience researchers, innovators, and data scientists will come in handy at both senior and junior levels. Expansion to research and innovation will also focus on basics such as updating the designs of phones or other electrical devices that will accommodate 5G. Therefore, candidates will need to upskill themselves such that their employment in the telecom industry can be fruitful in varying areas.

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

The integration of 5G services in fields ranging from healthcare to manufacturing will require the knowledge to set up programs and machines that creatively aid humanitarian needs. The call for deep learning will also require candidates to make their product as inclusive as possible to establish the widespread advantage of the technology. For instance, experts could train AI to study personalized health through a device, and upon learning about fluctuations, the device could send alerts to the necessary individuals. Moreover, innovation at this scale will also call for the maintenance of use cases. Job opportunities, therefore, might also open up for candidates eligible to maintain the insightful library.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

The bandwidth of 5G will allow augmented and virtual reality to perform at a smoother pace. The collaboration will also act as a medium to explore the fields of entertainment and graphic presentation. The gaming industry will also be able to utilize the boost by exploring the kind of experiences consumers would like to enjoy. 5G will also be able to enhance the field of augmented reality and bring people closer.

Candidates who fit into profiles such as game designers, movie makers, and even academicians and psychologists will be able to make the most out of this field. Maintaining the platform will also employ user interface experts and technicians. The integration also has the potential to open jobs for people with disabilities who experience their present reality differently. Their input as innovators might allow us to use technology more broadly.

The use of 5G will touch an expanse of areas. The service will not only change our experience of perceiving technology but will also be a boost for the employment of individuals across industries.