Ericsson unveils new 5G software designed for low complexity devices

Swedish kit vendor Ericsson has announced some new RAN software that it claims will make 5G SA networks better suited to a wider range of uses.
It’s called RedCap, which is short for Reduced Capability. Why you could be forgiven for wondering why you would want to reduce the capability of a network, this software is designed to accommodate devices that require minimal bandwidth. It looks like RedCap will help those devices use as little energy as possible and thus extend their battery life