Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing exponentially. We are seeing its use grow more as individuals, and it is becoming ubiquitous in our colleges and universities, where it helps fuel research; in our healthcare facilities where it assists in everything from patient records to robotic surgeries; and it is part of everyday work in many areas from manufacturing to fulfillment centers. However, to effectively use AI, greater bandwidth is required.
How AI Increases Demands on Your Bandwidth
AI algorithms can be used to analyze high-resolution medical imaging like MRIs and X-rays to assist in diagnosing patients. Transmitting these large files across the network for real-time analysis requires significant bandwidth from your communications infrastructure.
Using robotic assistance including robotic surgery or robotic assistants in high-tech labs requires real-time data transmission and control; delays could compromise patient safety or the success of lab procedures. A key requirement for robotic devices is equivalent upload and download times. This, again, needs greater bandwidth and speed.
Moving massive data sets is key to a variety of endeavors. In addition to hospitals, labs and universities, the financial industry, the tech industry and many others leverage AI to move huge amounts of data. A robust communications network is vital to transfer information efficiently and securely.
Can Your Network Keep Up?
AI requires a rethinking of network architecture. Ideally, single-mode fiber is the best option for network cabling that can keep pace with AI. For now, the capacity for single-mode fiber has yet to be reached. If your business is starting to rely heavily on AI, it might be time to upgrade your network cabling to single-mode fiber.
Do you know what is supporting your communications backbone? Communications infrastructure should be reviewed every three to five years; if you haven’t thought about your network cabling in a few years, now is the time. We can help you assess what exists today and assess the demands of planned additions that will run off your network.
If you’re not sure whether your network can keep up with increasing demands including AI, contact us. KTS can help you ensure your network and your workplace can keep up with the increasing bandwidth demands being placed on them.
We have over 40 years of experience and expertise in keeping our customers’ communications networks running smoothly and efficiently even as technology evolves. KTS is here to help. Contact us.
