Interactive applications like gaming, streaming, ML @ edge, VR, and real-time rendering require latencies as low as single-digit milliseconds. Even with 5G -up to 20x faster than 4G- mobile applications still have to cross multiple network hops when connecting to application servers over the Internet, resulting in latencies of 100+ ms.
In this presentation, we review the main building blocks involved in ultra-low latency applications design. We verify how the applications we design can benefit from 5G and AWS, including the presentation of AWS Wavelength and other cloud services. Finally, we review the industrial applications and use cases that might benefit of such an architecture.
Main goals:
- Basic overview of the main building blocks of ultra-low latency applications.
- Understanding of the AWS services available to support the design of critical systems in combination with 5G, besides optimizing costs across AWS Wavelength Zones, Regions, and other services.
- Determine if the given use case can benefit from AWS Wavelength as a 5G service.
- Overview of the main applications of ultra-low latency edge-cloud architectures.
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THE SPEAKER
Gabriel Paredes Loza
Gabriel has 10+ years of AWS
Cloud experience working in a
variety of roles and companies.
With big passion for Data & AI,
IoT, DevOps, and Cybersecurity,
he is on a mission to fill the gap
between digital innovations and
business outcomes.
5. 5G allows three
service grades that
may be tuned for
key requirements,
allowing customers
to validate different
business cases.
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ULTRA-LOW LATENCY APPLICATIONS
5G’s Service Grades Enhanced Mobile
Broadband (eMBB)
Ultra-Reliable-Low Latency
Communication (URLLC)
Massive Machine Type
Communication (mMTC)
Gigabits in a second
Smart Home / Building
Voice
Smart City
3D Video, 8K, UHD Screens
Cloud Games and Work
Augmented Reality
Industry Automation
Self Driving Cars
Mission Critical Apps
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Ultra-Low Latency Applications require more than “just” ultra-low latency…
5G Feature
Name
5G Feature
Description
5G Feature
Specification
4G Feature
Specification
Broadband Speed Maximum Data Transmission Rate
per User across Coverage Area
20 Gbit/s to
100 Mbit/s
100 Mbit/s to
10 to 15 Mbit/s
Latency Time to transmit a Data Packer from
one Node to Another
1-5 milliseconds 5-50 milliseconds
Stable Performance
Under High-Speed
Mobility Conditions
Quality Handover Interruption Time,
Uplink, Downlink, and Jitter
Quality up to
500 km/h
Quality up to
350 km/h
Connection Density Ability to support Data Delivery
within a certain time in a space-
constrained location
Over 100.000
Connections/km2
Around 2.000
Connections/km2
Note: all data points are approximations, given the existence of many different standard specifications.
Source: The CIO’s Guide to 5G Connectivity and Strategy, Forrester Report
ULTRA-LOW LATENCY APPLICATIONS
7. Required
Investments for 5G
Networks Rollout are
backed by several
Business Drivers the
technology’s Value
Proposition Unlocks.
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ULTRA-LOW LATENCY APPLICATIONS
Definition & Drivers
High Bandwidth
Low / Ultra-Low Latency
Quality of Service
Long-Range Coverage
Long Battery Life
Real-Time Decision Making
Improved Efficiency & Productivity
Enhanced Customer Experience
Costs Savings
New Business Streams / Models
Business Drivers
5G’s Value Proposition
Unlocks
Requires
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5G
Connected Products
5G infrastructure can connect tens of
millions of wireless devices and enables
M2M communication links in IoT
5G Networks as a core enabler for IoT,
AI/ML, and Edge Computing use-cases
AI / ML
5G enables efficient deployment of key
automation use-cases leveraging AI / ML
5G Unlocks Value by leveraging complementary technologies along the value chain
Edge
5G enables data processing close to the
connected device, using ultra-low latency
and ultra-high bandwidth
Source: “5G Part Three: IoT, Edge Computing, and Network” Webinar, Forrester Report.
ULTRA-LOW LATENCY APPLICATIONS
10. Components Failure/
Disruption
Increased Devices &
Data Volumes
Larger Bandwidth
Network
Shared Network
(Resources)
Different Traffic
(Categories)
Vast # Consumers &
Producers
Vastly Expanded Attack
Surface
Data Privacy &
Governance
Vastly Expanded Attack
Surface
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IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES
Technical Considerations
Cybersecurity
Data
Governance
Quality of
Service
Scalability &
Resiliency
APIs /
Entry Points
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REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE
Building Blocks: Devices & Radio Interface
O-RAN
Empowered by principles of intelligence and
openness, the O-RAN Architecture is the foundation
for building a virtualized RAN on open hardware
and cloud, with embedded AI-powered radio control.
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REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE
Building Blocks: Edge Infrastructure
Multiple-Access Edge Computing (MEC)
Bring logic and cloud computing power to
the edge of a network, closer to end users,
reducing latency, and network congestion.
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REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE
Building Blocks: Core Network & Internet, Cloud Infrastructure
Distributed Cloud
Public cloud services available in remote
locations, a single control plane for unified
developer / strategy experience, and secure &
reliable network tunnels, are the key components
of a distributed cloud implementation.
15. ❗ Unreliable
Network
Performance
❗ Latency Values in
the 100ms range
❗ Network
Backbone Data
Pressure (e. g.
10Gbit/s with 5G)
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REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE
Deployment Type: Cloud-Based AI
16. ü Ultra-Low
Latency UE <->
Edge (5ms RTT)*
ü Data Pressure
terminated @
Edge)
❗ Unreliable
Network
Performance
Edge <-> Cloud
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REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE
Deployment Type : Edge AI
*: Latency values are experimental and have been measured by using AWS Wavelength as MEC.
17. ü Service Link
Edge <-> Cloud
ü Low Latency UE
<-> Cloud
(<50ms RTT)*
ü Single Control
Plane for Cloud
and Edge
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REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE
Deployment Type : Distributed AI
*: Latency values are experimental and have been measured by using AWS Wavelength as MEC and AWS PrivateLink in the Parent Region’s VPC.
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AWS & 5G
5G Offering on AWS*
*: Some services might or might not be available outside the US. Please consult the AWS website before planning their usage.
AWS Wavelength
Run compute and
storage workloads
on AWS
infrastructure located
on the edge of the
5G network
AWS Outposts
Extend AWS
infrastructure,
services, APIs, and
tools to on-premises
data centers and
edge locations
AWS Private 5G
Deploy, operate,
and scale own
Private Mobile
Network, with all
needed HW and SW
provided by AWS
AWS Local Zones
Place compute,
storage, database,
and other selected
AWS services close
to large populations
or industry centers
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AWS & 5G
Ultra-Low Latency AWS Reference Architecture ü Cloud-Native
ü Highly Available
ü ML Inference ≦ 10ms
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AWS & 5G
Ultra-Low Latency Use-Cases & Focus Industries
100s of Gbps 100s of Gbps 100s of Gbps 100s of Gbps 100s of Gbps
10s of Gbps 10s of Gbps 10s of Gbps 10s of Gbps 10s of Gbps
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CONCLUSIONS
“Ultra-Low Latency Applications require more than “just” Low Latency”
Key Takeaways
！ 5G’s Future lays on
Justified ROIs involving
significant Implementation
and Modernization Costs
！ Scaling-up ULL Solutions
generates challenges such
as Increased Data Volumes
and Attack Surfaces
ü Distributed Cloud with AWS
provides a Single Control Plane
for the setup and maintenance
of an E2E solution
ü Edge AI, 5G, and IoT are the
perfect Triade for Unlocking
new ULL Use-Cases and
Business Opportunities
