Global utilities set to invest £2B by 2026 in private cellular networks

A report by SNS Telecom & IT highlights that the utilities sector is gearing up for a digital transformation with substantial investments in private 5G/4G cellular networks.

The networks, also known as Non-Public Networks (NPNs), are witnessing a global surge in popularity across various industries.

The utilities sector has a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15 percent over the next three years. This growth trend translates into nearly £2 billion in...

27 October 2023 | 5G

Nokia’s DAC PW Compact brings private 5G to small industrial sites

Nokia has unveiled DAC PW Compact, a private 5G solution tailored for small and mid-sized industrial sites.

In response to the growing demand for secure and reliable connectivity in the age of digital transformation, Nokia developed DAC PW Compact to bring robust security and pervasive connectivity to even the smallest enterprise sites—ensuring they can reap the benefits of digital innovation.

Stephan Litjens, VP of Enterprise Campus Edge Solutions at Nokia,...

4 October 2023 | 5G

BT inks deal with Ericsson to provide commercial private 5G networks

BT has inked a multi-million pound deal with Ericsson to provide commercial private 5G networks in the UK.

The agreement – the first of its kind in the UK – will combine BT’s expertise in building converged fixed and mobile networks with Ericsson’s 5G network technology and enterprise solutions.

Katherine Ainley, CEO of Ericsson UK & Ireland, said:

“This groundbreaking agreement with BT means we are together taking a leading role in ensuring 5G...

31 May 2022 | 5G

Ericsson teams up with EE to showcase 5G SA in AR experience

Ericsson has partnered with EE to demonstrate the potential of 5G standalone (SA) using an augmented reality (AR) experience.

The AR experience is called The Green Planet and is inspired by the BBC series of the same title.

Katherine Ainley, CEO of Ericsson UK & Ireland, said:

“I am thrilled to combine Ericsson’s technology leadership with EE’s drive for innovation to deliver The Green Planet AR Experience.

It shows how 5G, and especially 5G...

12 January 2022 | 5G

HTC uses private 5G and edge computing for high-fidelity wireless VR

HTC is harnessing the power of private 5G and edge computing to achieve high-fidelity wireless VR for its VIVE Focus 3 all-in-one headset.

VR users currently have to choose between physically connecting to a powerful PC for low-latency and high-fidelity, or compromise on performance for a wireless, all-in-one experience.

High-fidelity wireless VR is the ultimate goal to achieve mainstream adoption for both work and play. At CES 2021, HTC announced its first portable,...

6 January 2022 | 5G

AWS Private 5G helps enterprises to deploy and scale their own networks

Amazon has launched AWS Private 5G at its re:Invent conference, a managed service that helps enterprises to deploy and scale their own networks in a matter of days rather than months.

Businesses can use the service to set up a private 5G network in their facilities quickly. Such networks enable businesses to accelerate their digital transformation journeys and reap the full benefits of Industry 4.0 technologies.

Stephen Bye, Chief Commercial Officer of DISH Network, an...

1 December 2021 | 5G

Trend Micro partners with Fujitsu to demo securing a private 5G smart factory

Cybersecurity giant Trend Micro has teamed up with Fujitsu to demonstrate a solution for securing private 5G networks.

The partners simulated a smart factory using private 5G for connectivity and showed how Trend Micro Mobile Network Security is able to keep the network safe.

Akihiko Omikawa, Executive Vice President at Trend Micro, said:

“We’re delighted to be joining forces with Fujitsu to tackle the immense challenge of cybersecurity for private...

8 April 2021 | IoT