5G technologies showcased by Bristol researchers at CYBERUK

The latest 5G research in radio wave propagation modelling, smart cities, high-capacity radio waveforms and Gigabit transport connectivity will be highlighted by University of Bristol engineers at CYBERUK.

CYBERUK, which is the National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) flagship three-day event on cyber security, starts today [Tuesday 10 April] at the Manchester Central Convention Complex.

Members of the University's Communication Systems and Networks (CSN) Research Group will stage this year's Future Zone. The Zone highlights what's possible using a range of new, and potentially disruptive, wireless technologies. The introduction of 5G services from 2020 is set to revolutionise the way we work and live.

Professor Andrew Nix, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Head of the CSN Group, said: "We're excited to be hosting the Future Zone at CYBERUK. Bristol is a leader in 5G research and with our government and industrial partners we're taking the technology out of the lab and into our cities and surrounding regions. It's really important we share these 5G advancements with the wider cyber community."

Dr Fai Tila, CSN Group Technical Programme Manager, commented: "We'll be demonstrating how, in the near future, autonomous vehicles and high-speed trains will be connected at Gigabit rates across our cities and transport networks. This work opens up amazing new opportunities, but also introduces new challenges for the cyber community."  

This flagship event brings together over 2,000 cyber security leaders and professionals from across the UK's information security community. The event aims to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.

Covering advanced networks and cyber security, Future Zone will inform decision makers and professionals across every government department as well as the public sector.