Cisco Internet Report Touts 5G Mobile, Marks More DDoS Attacks

Cisco's huge new Annual Internet Report predicts great things for mobile 5G in the next few years but also warns of an increase in the size and frequency of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The report, covering 2018-2023, assesses digital transformation across multiple business segments including enterprise -- with a focus on fixed broadband and mobile networking. While fixed broadband tech Ethernet and Wi-Fi is fairly stable, the company showcases big things happening in the 5G mobile space. The average 5G speed will be 575 megabits per second, or 13 times faster than the average mobile connection," Cisco said in announcing its first annual report. "With advanced performance capabilities, 5G will deliver more dynamic mobile infrastructures for AI and emerging IoT applications including autonomous cars, smart cities, connected health, immersive video and more.