# The Problem
The rapid evolution of digital communication has fundamentally reshaped how individuals interact and collaborate across the globe. Increasingly, people are engaging within the digital realm, driven by burgeoning connectivity and the proliferation of internet access worldwide. While regions such as Europe and the United States have long been interconnected, we now see a [significant](https://www.statista.com/topics/9093/internet-usage-in-southeast-asia/) [uptake in digital engagement](https://www.bain.com/about/media-center/press-releases/sea/e-conomy-sea-2023/) in [emerging markets](https://blog.equinix.com/blog/2024/02/15/whats-driving-digital-infrastructure-growth-in-emerging-markets/), including Africa, [Southeast Asia](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/12/how-southeast-asia-can-become-trillion-digital-economy/), and South America. This expansion suggests an imminent surge in demand for high-stability networks characterized by low latency across various digital activities. Jam Galaxy, recognizing these trends, is strategically positioned to enhance connectivity within the music, education, and real-time entertainment sectors.
We see the challenges facing the connectivity market twofold. Firstly, the market must accommodate an ever-expanding user base; secondly, it must also meet the escalating expectations for network stability and the high quality of audio and video transmissions. According to recent analyses, the number of remote workers globally is projected to increase [significantly in the coming years](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/remote-work-statistics/), further exacerbating the demand for robust and efficient connectivity solutions. By [2025, it is estimated that 32.6 million Americans ](https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/fi/Documents/deloitte-2024-global-workforce-trends.pdf)will be working remotely, reflecting a broader global increase in remote work. Additionally, digital jobs that can be performed remotely from anywhere are expected to rise by roughly [25% to around 92 million by 2030](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/remote-global-digital-jobs-whitepaper/), further exacerbating the need for robust network infrastructure.
Current centralized network infrastructures, such as those utilized by platforms like Google Meet and Zoom, encounter scalability challenges linked to geographical disparities. These platforms often rely on servers concentrated in specific locations, limiting their ability to deliver consistent performance to peripheral regions. As global connectivity expands, these challenges will intensify, demanding innovative solutions to ensure equitable access across diverse geographic locales.
Performance comparisons highlight the potential for improvement:
* Zoom: 66 milliseconds audio latency (optimal conditions)
* Google Meet: 160 milliseconds audio latency
* Decentralized networks: As low as 10 milliseconds latency
The following sections will detail how Jam Galaxy's approach to decentralized architecture achieves these low latency performance metrics.
Diagram: Jam Galaxy reduced the latency to as low as 10 ms
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