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How 5G networks can boost Industry 4.0 capabilities
Verizon Business has launched its international 5G platform for global enterprises located in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region in what looks to be a game changer for manufacturing technology.
has become central to many indus- tries in realising long-term digital transformation goals.
“By delivering private 5G together with Verizon, we’re paving the way to accelerate digitalisation for the most demanding industries who crave reliable wireless connectivity,” Fitzgerald says.
Helen Wong, Verizon director, global product and solutions, Asia Pacific, tells PKN private 5G networks bring many efficiencies and opportunities for digital transformation to an organ- isation, but deployment takes time.
“To get the greatest benefit, it requires a total revamp of the operat- ing environment,” she says.
“We are ready to work with cus- tomers, looking at their business pro- cesses, and finding the right transfor- mation journey for them.”
Wong said Australia is a market that is ideal for deploying private 5G networks.
“Australia has always been a mar- ket that is a little bit more technology savvy and they’re generally willing to embrace technology – and do a lot with it,” she says.
Verizon has been leading global efforts around 5G. In addition to its 5G Lab and production studio in London, the company recently announced a 5G roaming service in South Korea and is a founding mem- ber of the 5G Future Forum, a group of global 5G leaders accelerating the delivery of 5G and interoperable MEC-enabled solutions.
The launch of private 5G will also enable Verizon Media to deliver its next-generation content creation, production and distribution technol- ogies at scale and in real-time to global audiences for customers.
Martina Kurth, associate vice presi- dent of IDC’s European Telco Research practice says there have been moves toward rapidly deploying 5G private networks in international markets.
“With the advantage of an early mover 5G-know-how, foundational enterprise networking, and innova- tive 5G enabled services, Verizon’s go- to-market approach with Nokia will be an attractive solution to the broader market,” Kurth concludes. ■
DELIVERED in partnership with Nokia, the offering will enable businesses to deploy a private industrial grade dedicated 5G network capability within their premises. In addition to ultra-low latency and
increased speed, a key benefit of a private 5G network is the ability for businesses, particularly those with manufacturing, distribution and logistics facilities, to deploy a cus- tomised on-site mobile network, eliminating the need to transmit data through public networks.
Verizon Business CEO Tami Erwin says there has never been a more crit- ical time for mobility, broadband and cloud-based services.
“Private 5G networks will be a transformative technology that will drive the new era of disruption and innovation for enterprises around the world,” Erwin says.
A private 5G network is a self-con- tained network whose components all reside in a single facility, consist- ing of micro towers and small cells and connects to an organisation’s local area network (LAN) and enter- prise applications. It will use Nokia’s Digital Automation Cloud, a private wireless network solution with auto- mation enablers that will allow for application deployment through a web-based interface.
Nokia SVP global solutions Brian Fitzgerald says wireless connectivity
An undisclosed location that serves as the "brains" of the Verizon Network. These facilities manage calls and data for customers.
Australia has always been a market that is a little bit more technology savvy and they’re generally willing to embrace technology – and do a lot with it.” — Helen Wong