Automating 5G Infrastructure Deployment for Smart City Applications: A Devops Approach to Urban Innovation

This article comprehensively analyzes 5G infrastructure automation for smart city applications, focusing on DevOps practices and their transformative impact on urban development. The article examines a Verizon implementation case study demonstrating how automated deployment and management systems revolutionize urban service delivery through enhanced mobile broadband, massive machine-type communications, and ultra-reliable low-latency communications. The article explores the technical infrastructure, including network architecture, IoT integration frameworks, and performance optimization strategies that enable comprehensive urban monitoring and control systems. The implementation showcases significant improvements in operational efficiency, resource utilization, and service delivery while establishing a foundation for future smart city innovations through scalable and sustainable infrastructure solutions.