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5G use cases that are transforming the world

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This makes 5G’s Block Error Rate (BER)—a metric of error frequency—much lower. Today, 45% of networks worldwide are 5G compatible, with that number forecasted to rise to 85% by the end of the decade according to a recent report by Ericsson (link resides outside ibm.com).

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Asset lifecycle management strategy: What’s the best approach for your business?

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Preventive maintenance Preventive maintenance helps prevent the unexpected failure of an asset by recommending maintenance activities according to a historical record and current performance metrics. Put simply, it’s about fixing things before they break.

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Asset lifecycle management best practices: Building a strategy for success

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Today, asset management software helps companies maintain the most important information about their assets—such as condition, maintenance and repair history, location, licensing and performance metrics—more accurately and efficiently. What follows are some asset lifecycle management best practices that companies rely on.