Initiatives tackling important issues like interoperability and seamless connectivity have seen Sayed's active participation.
Aqsa Sayed
Given that the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to influence industries and everyday life, providing sturdy, expandable connectivity for smart homes and industrial applications has become a significant challenge. With an estimated 30 billion connected devices expected by 2025, the demand for secure, low-latency, and highly reliable networks has never been greater.
Experts like Aqsa Sayed are contributing a valuable part in solving these challenges through innovative network optimization strategies. By supporting 5G technology, AI-driven analytics, and network slicing, Sayed has contributed to enhancing network performance, ensuring seamless connectivity, and supporting the evolution of IoT-driven industries.
Initiatives tackling important issues like interoperability and seamless connectivity have seen Sayed's active participation. Her research for her publication, Challenges in Interoperability of IoT Devices: Towards a Unified Standard, underscores the importance of collaborative efforts to develop a standardized framework that enhances cross-platform connectivity. Additionally, her work on the evaluation of current standards for IoT security protocols has contributed to discussions on strengthening cybersecurity measures for IoT networks.
Network congestion, interference, security threats, and latency problems are some of the challenges associated with the quick adoption of IoT devices. Solutions that allow millions of devices to communicate with each other effortlessly are being set up by industry professionals like Sayed. In her role as a skilled RF expert supporting a major Tier 1 operator, she has worked alongside industry peers to deploy DAS/small cell solutions, helping improve connectivity in urban areas. Through her collaboration with a major Tier 1 operator, she has played a primary role in deploying these solutions across multiple urban locations. In Texas—Austin, San Antonio, and the Valley area alone—she has contributed to deploying over 1000 sites with the NR41 band (2.5 GHz) and IoT band on behalf of Amdocs, creating a stable and efficient network for IoT device connectivity.
Many industries are gradually relying on dedicated network performance; network slicing has become a game-changer. Through utilizing different KPIs, Sayed has helped optimize resource allocation, resulting in lower drops and a 10% improvement in throughput in commercial areas. She has also supported the implementation of Self-Organizing Networks (SON) to dynamically adjust network parameters. These enhancements have resulted in a 10% improvement in network reliability, ensuring that IoT-driven operations run smoothly without interruptions.
Sayed's knowledge goes beyond macro and DAS deployments; she has also contributed to a 5% improvement in the process by offering professional assistance with custom venue deployments and event connectivity. These venue and event site deployments have enhanced the capacity of urban areas by 10-15% while reducing overload on neighboring sites during peak demand periods, providing users with a seamless connectivity experience.
As the world looks beyond 5G, 6G technology is set to advance real-time AI-driven applications, with projected 1 Tbps speeds and near-zero latency. Emerging technologies such as blockchain security and quantum computing will play a critical role in safeguarding future IoT networks, ensuring even faster and more secure communications. Smart cities will increasingly depend on AI-integrated networks for autonomous traffic management, disaster response, and public safety enhancements. With her continued contributions in network optimization and 5G deployment, Sayed is well-positioned to help shape the next generation of IoT connectivity.
Through her research and leadership in RF engineering, Sayed remains dedicated to building resilient and adaptive networks that will power the future of smart infrastructure and industrial IoT. As IoT continues to evolve, her work will be instrumental in ensuring a seamless, secure, and highly efficient digital future for industries and consumers alike. The integration of 6G, AI-driven networking, and advanced security frameworks will define the next era of connectivity. To build an interconnected world where smart cities, driverless cars, and industrial automation work together harmoniously with previously unheard-of speed and dependability, experts like Sayed will be at the forefront, spearheading innovation. Her contributions are not just shaping the present but paving the way for a future where IoT-powered connectivity is limitless.
