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5G-Enabled Personal Computers Competitive Intelligence Report
1. AI INSIGHTS | JUNE 2019
5G-ENABLED
PERSONAL COMPUTERS
Competitive Intelligence Report
JUNE 2020
2. 1. Executive Summary................................................5
Research Scope.......................................................6
Introduction............................................................7
Factors influencing 5G-enabled PC adoption...........11
Always-on solutions as a springboard for 4G-enabled computers............7
5G to unlock the real potential of connected PCs............10
Key drivers of 5G-enabled PC adoption in enterprises............13
> Cloud computing and automation............13
> Seamless connectivity............13
> Fast and secure wireless network............13
> eSIM integration............13
> Convenience............13
Adoption barriers for enterprise-centric 5G-enabled PCs............14
> Need for larger capital investments............14
> Competition with established Wi-Fi networks and mobile dongles............14
> Health concerns............14
Use cases highlighting the significance of 5G-enabled PCs............15
> Productivity as a service............15
> Real-time collaboration............15
> Unified digital infrastructure............15
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. Integration Challenges for 5G-enabled PCs............16
Competitive Analysis.....................................................19
Key Takeaways....................................................38
Opportunities and Recommendations for
Key Stakeholders..................................................41
Antenna placements............17
Signal-to-noise ratio............17
Antenna isolation............18
Thermal management............18
Frontrunners: Leading the 5G-enabled PC market............21
> Lenovo............21
> Dell............24
> Hewlett-Packard (HP)............27
> Comparison of all the 5G-enabled PCs announced (as of May 2020)............29
Other contenders in the 5G-enabled PCs domain............33
Delay in deployment............39
New entrants in the PC ecosystem............39
Monopoly in the 5G-enabled PC modem space............39
Multi-mode and backward compatibility............39
Rare activity related to 5G in desktops............40
Role of AI spans across technical and operational parameters............40
Mobile network operators............42
> New revenue stream............42
> Data plans............43
> Deployment partner............43
PC OEMS............43
> Geographical deployment strategy............43
> Deployment partner............43
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4. 5G-enabled Personal Computers 4
Conclusion...........................................................45
Annexure.............................................................48
References...........................................................56
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5G modem manufacturers............44
> Integrated RF and baseband solutions............44
> Expanding end-device support............44
Cloud service providers and cloud-based applications............44
5. 5G-enabled Personal Computers 5
Enterprises are increasingly embracing mobile and automated work environments and 5G is
redefining our approach towards enterprise mobility and automation strategies. The rapid spread
of 5G infrastructure is underscoring new business use cases and driving digital device makers to
rethink their offerings across a host of application areas including automotive, robotics, augmented/
virtual/mixed reality, and IoT-enabled services.
The 5G-enabled personal computer (PC) is a direct result of this trend. An increasingly converged
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A competitive intelligence study was conducted to identify the evolution of enterprise PCs in the 5G
era. The study comprises an overview of 4G- and 5G-enabled PC ecosystems, and highlights the
strategies of PC makers and other companies in the PC value chain contemplating 5G connectivity.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
6. 5G-enabled Personal Computers 6
The critical questions answered in this report have been listed below:
RESEARCH SCOPE
The objective of the report is to study the prominent participants focused on providing 5G-enabled
PCs for enterprise applications. We have assessed a total of 13 companies active in the cellular-
enabled PC domain. A competitive analysis was performed for tracking the PC makers’ 5G-related
activities such as partnerships, segment focus, strategies, and product announcements. Products and
solutions related to radio frequency front-end (RFFE), antennas, and modems are highlighted only in
relation with the PC products.
◊ What are the factors for an increase in traction of cellular-enabled PCs? What are the key
strategies for enabling 4G-connected PCs?
◊ What are the opportunities in the always on connected systems domain that are making
5G connectivity for PCs an attractive option?
◊ What are the drivers, market limitations, and technical challenges associated with the
adoption and development of 5G-enabled PCs?
◊ Who are the frontrunners and the other contenders in the 5G-enabled PC domain with near
term and long term market entry plans, respectively?
◊ Who are the key 5G technology enablers for PCs, and how does that affect the dynamics of
the enterprise operations?
◊ What are the benefits that 5G-enabled PCs can provide for the enterprise sector?
◊ Which key patent publications can be mapped to the cellular-enabled PCs that are
commercialized or under development?
◊ What are the key strategies and roadmaps for commercial availability of 5G-enabled PCs from
various PC OEMs?
◊ What are the opportunities for various stakeholders in realizing 5G-enabled PCs?
The study leverages a set of standardized definitions:
Enterprises
Businesses including commercial, educational, the federal government, hospitals, hotels, office
campuses, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation and other non-residential environments.
RFEE
RF transceiver chips and antennas
Modem
Cellular baseband chips
PCs
For the purpose of the study PCs include only laptops and 2-in-1s (laptops and tablet in one) and all
other variants of PCs including desktops, workstations are explicitly defined.
7. 5G-enabled Personal Computers 7
INTRODUCTION
Always On solutions as a springboard for 4G-enabled PCs
AOAC PCs are proliferating, and are set to redefine the present PC ecosystem. AOAC is an umbrella
term used to define PCs with lightweight and flexible form factors, which can switch on instantly,
have battery life in days, and are enabled with cellular connectivity, in addition to other legacy
options.
While the concept is not new, the specific term “AOAC” has emerged only over the last four years,
with PC makers leveraging it as a marketing strategy. The concept gained momentum with .....................
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enterprise and consumer segments.
Figure 1: Distribution of the Application Focus Areas for the PCs
Share of Cellular-enabled PCs: Enterprise vs. Consumer
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Figure 2: Distribution of the Count of Cellular-enabled PCs Provided by Various PC OEMs
Figure 3: Modem Market Share Distribution for Cellular-enabled PCs
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Figure 3 shows the distribution
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Figure 4 shows the distribution of processor providers for all the cellular-enabled PCs available in
the market.
The adoption rate of AOAC PCs indicates a growth in the dormant PC market. However, the insights
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Figure 4: Application-based Distribution of Processor Providers
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10. 5G to unlock the real potential of connected PCs
The advent of 5G is giving the “Always Connected” part of the AOAC
concept a transformational nudge to realize its full potential. The unique
features of 5G, such as near-fiber data transfer rates, low latency
operations, and the ability to connect a larger number of devices as
compared to older technologies are enabling it to achieve what 4G could
not deliver.
As in the case of 4G -enabled PCs, the enterprise segment is expected to
be the target market for 5G-based AOAC PCs as well. However, the sizeable
difference is the scope for use within enterprises. The 4G PCs were targeted
only for the remote workforces, as the enterprises are also exploring 5G as
a mainstream option for connectivity, it is opening up a new segment for
AOAC PC ecosystem to disrupt.
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The concept of 5G in PCs is engrossing and the PC makers have already started advancements in
this domain and are at the pinnacle of development and deployment. It is essential to understand
the market dynamics to evaluate the future scope of this domain. Figure 5 discloses the drivers and
barriers associated with the adoption of 5G-enabled PCs.
Figure 5: Factors Influencing 5G-enabled PCs Adoption
Cloud computing and automation
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KEY DRIVERS OF 5G-ENABLED PC
ADOPTION IN ENTERPRISES
Cloud computing and automation
Enterprises are migrating their data and applications to the cloud to streamline
workload management and mitigate hardware maintenance overheads. There
is a need for a fast, secure, and reliable connection to access the cloud data and
applications. 5G-enabled PCs with wireless connectivity operating in licensed frequency
spectrum, precisely offer a secure and reliable connection with fiber-like speeds.
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ADOPTION BARRIERS FOR ENTERPRISE-
CENTRIC 5G-ENABLED PCs
Need for larger capital investments
5G operates in different frequency ranges and integrating 5G components within PCs is
not similar to the established 4G incorporation. This gives rise to various complexities in
PC operation. Although Lenovo, XX, and XX have announced their 5G-enabled PCs, the
technology is at a nascent stage. A significant amount of research will still be required to
mitigate the real-time emerging challenges in PCs enabled with 5G as well as for integrating
5G components within the PCs supporting xx.
AOAC PCs with stringent performance requirements have already stimulated the overall PC
bill of materials (BOM). Adding cellular capability to PCs further regulates the BOM to higher
levels. PC vendors will subsequently pass on the higher BOM costs to customers impacting
the adoption rate.
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USE CASES HIGHLIGHTING THE
SIGNIFICANCE OF 5G-ENABLED PCs
In March 2020, XX showcased a technology demonstration on performing a
high computation task of editing a RAW and uncompressed video file on a XX
model, which is usually carried out on high performance workstations. The PC
seamlessly adjusted the color, hue, and saturation, and altered the segments
of the 90 second uncompressed, 6K, 24 FPS Red video content in the cloud. It
also enabled real-time preview of the changes, using XX on the XX leveraging
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The demonstration showcased the capability of the PC for delivering
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to various new challenges. There are numerous factors to consider for integrating 5G components
within PCs as well as operating those components efficiently for communication without affecting
the PC performance negatively. Mentioned below are the major challenges associated with
5G-enabled PCs:
One of the primary challenges in realizing 5G-enabled PCs is in the
placement of antennas. Most of the research initiatives cite line-of sight
(LOS) operation and shorter travel distance of high frequency signals
to be the primary issue in 5G. However, the ongoing infrastructural
developments, along with the maturing MIMO and beam-forming
technologies have given a plausible solution to the aforementioned
issues. Nonetheless, various companies are still researching on antenna
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FRONTRUNNERS: LEADING THE
5G-ENABLED PC MARKET
Yoga 5G key features
Lenovo was the first company to announce
a 5G-enabled PC, doing so at the Computex,
Taipei in May 2019.(10)
The company showcased
its 5G-enabled PC prototype labeled “Project
Limitless”, developed in collaboration with
Qualcomm, and the completely developed
system was exhibited at the CES 2020.(11)
The company has positioned the 5G-enabled
PC within its consumer product line, Yoga, as
Yoga 5G, and stated that it will be marketed as
Flex 5G in North America. Yoga 5G is also the first
5G-enabled PC with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon
8cx compute platform based on the ARM
architecture. The PC will be available in portable
2-in-1 versions.
5G at the core of connectivity
Yoga 5G PCs are integrated with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55 modem and also have
an eSIM option. The PC is reportedly the first to support Sub-6 GHz as well as mmWave.
This model leverages a total of nine built-in antennas to enable wireless connectivity.(12)
According to Lenovo, the PC is based on a patented antenna system and may leverage the
technology disclosed in the following patent publications assigned to both Qualcomm and
Lenovo to enable mmWave support:
US9653818B2 (Qualcomm) discloses an antenna structure in
user equipment including PCs for utilizing mmWave spectrum.
This antenna structure design is based on array of antenna
elements for addressing the line of sight issues and the antenna
structure configured to produce narrow beams with high gain for
compensating communication losses.
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Comparison of all the 5G-enabled PCs announced (as of May 2020)
Table 1 discloses the technical benchmarking of the 5G-enabled PCs from the frontrunners.
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Lenovo’s Yoga 5G has gained dominance over the other 5G -enabled PCs in cellular connectivity
parameters with the only device capable of supporting mmWave frequencies. The other 5G-enabled
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Delay in deployment
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The 5G-enabled PCs are still at the development stage and could
be facing performance or technological hurdles. Although three
companies have showcased their 5G-enabled PCs, they are not
commercially available in the market yet. While these companies
planned on extending the commercial availability of the 5G-enabled
PCs in mid-2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted
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The next-generation cellular network is opening up various opportunities for PC makers, MNOs,
cloud providers, and enterprises to monetize from new 5G use cases. A collaborative PC ecosystem
is streamlining the 5G-enabled PC market. Figure 9 illustrates the interaction between the key
stakeholders in 5G-enabled PC ecosystem.
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MOBILE NETWORK OPERATORS
The rise in the number of customers opting for 5G-enabled PCs is a great deal
for PC vendors, besides unlocking new opportunities for MNOs. The MNOs have
largely depended on smart phone segment for generating revenues. The inherent
characteristics of 5G have shown potential for utilization of high speed cellular
networks in various devices such as PCs, automotive, cameras, robots, drones, and
various IoT devices.
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5G MODEM MANUFACTURERS
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CONCLUDING REMARKS
Connectivity has emerged as one of the facilitators in modern enterprises. As enterprises enter the
era of digitalization, mobility, and automation, it is essential that all devices remain connected all the
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Table 3: List of Acronyms
Abbreviation
2G/3G/4G/5G
AOAC
PCs
AR
VR
IoT
SIM
eSIM
Wi-Fi
Mi-Fi
Wi-Fi6
OFDMA
MU-MIMO
QAM
Sub-6 GHz
mmWave
LOS
WWAN
LTE
WLAN
VOIP
NR
LPDDR
SDRAM
UFS
SSD
PCIe
NVMe
UHD
FHD
USB
uSim
x86
x64
MHz
GHz
VDI
OEMs
MNOs
AI
COVID-19
NFC
Generations of cellular technologies
Always-on always-connected
Personal computers
Augmented reality
Virtual reality
Internet of Things
Subscriber identity module
Embedded subscriber identity module
Wireless Fidelity - Local area wireless technology
A brand name used to describe a wireless router that acts as mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
802.11ax wireless standard
Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access
Multi-user multiple-input and multiple-output
Quadrature amplitude modulation
Frequency spectrum under 6 GHz
Millimeter wave
Line of sight
Wireless wide area network
Long term evolution
Wireless local area network
Voice over internet protocol
New radio - access technology
Low-power double data rate
Synchronous dynamic random access memory
Universal flash storage
Solid-state drive
Peripheral component interconnect express
Non-volatile memory express
Ultra-high-definition
Full high definition
Universal serial bus
Micro-subscriber identity module
32-bit instruction set architecture
64-bit instruction set architecture
Megahertz
Gigahertz
Virtual desktop infrastructure
Original equipment manufacturer
Mobile network operators
Artificial intelligence
Coronavirus disease
Near field communication
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