Early adopters of private wireless networks report strong performance on ROI and strategic benefits  Many enterprises are aware of the potential advantages of deploying private wireless network solutions – but remain hesitant about pushing ahead with deployment. They feel they need more clarity around the business case, specifically with regard to the benefits that will be delivered, and the likely return on investment (ROI).  Nokia, in conjunction with GlobalData, surveyed 79 industrial enterprises around the world in verticals including manufacturing, transportation, and energy. Th ..read more

Is the manufacturing sector ready for private wireless networks? Many companies across a variety of industries are now testing and validating private wireless technology through proof of concepts and field trials to understand its benefits. Nokia, in conjunction with ABI Research, recently conducted a survey of more than 1,000 senior executives in organizations across manufacturing segments including automotive, machinery, metal fabrication, electronics, consumer goods, chemical and oil and gas.  More than 90% said they were considering 4G/5G as part of their mission-critical, control, an ..read more

How mining demonstrates the positive impact of private wireless   Few industries showcase the benefits of a private wireless network more vividly than mining. This is a sector in which driverless 300-tonne trucks with wheels two meters wide can be operated from a control center hundreds of kilometers away.     Health and safety is a critical concern in an environment that features monster vehicles and giant machines – and frequent blasts inside a pit. Underground, the challenges are even more significant. There are thick rock walls, narrow corridors and a constantly changin ..read more

How can an industrial site make the right choice of private wireless network? Several varieties of private wireless networks are available – and there is also a choice of the types of provider that can deliver such a service. Our analysis of the sector has generated insight on the process facing a business or industrial site looking to make a decision on the best way to proceed. What types of private wireless coverage are available? Essentially, there are three options available to any commercial organization that is weighing up the desirability of private wireless: Local area: Ideal when the ..read more

What trends will shape the future of the private wireless 4G/LTE and 5G market in 2022? The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the enterprise world. Not least because it has acted as a wake-up call regarding the importance of accelerating digital transformation.  Everyone in the enterprise market, from vendors to the enterprises themselves, now understands that such a transformation is increasingly the result of a combination of innovative technologies. These include IoT, edge, 5G, AI and ML. In this pandemic-affected world, enterprises accept they must use any technology a ..read more

2020 was a pivotal year in the evolution of the #privatewirelessnetwork sector. In this podcast, we discuss how the environment around private #wireless took some significant steps forward. For one thing, traditional #CSPs realised it was important for them to create a strategy and an offering in the private wireless space. Nokia has partnered with AT&T and Verizon, large CSPs in the US, and others in Europe. Many companies that rely on a CSP for nationwide #connectivity would prefer to source a private wireless #network through their trusted CSP. #Industry4.0 projects tend to be substanti ..read more

How MulteFire is creating and supporting opportunities in private wireless Nokia, along with Qualcomm, created the MulteFire Alliance in 2015. Its purpose was to create a global ecosystem for the deployment of 4G LTE in configurations that used unlicensed spectrums, and to create MulteFire specifications.  In the years since, these specifications have been embedded into the 3GPP standards. One example is the additive Listen Before Talk, known as LBT, which helps to ensure smart co-existence with local wi-fi networks. Industries have realised they need cellular connectivity, particularly L ..read more

Ten questions you should ask when considering deploying a private wireless solution Is your enterprise contemplating deploying a private cellular network? There could be many reasons for doing so. Maybe you require dedicated bandwidth for large amounts of data, or need high speeds and reliability and low latency.  Whatever the reason, it’s unlikely that you will have the in-house depth of expertise required to launch and operate such a network in the face of the overarching and day-to-day challenges involved in its use.  If you decide to bring an expert partner on board, there are te ..read more

Why Nokia is so excited about 5G and private wireless technology At Nokia, we are very excited about 5G. This is the first technology of its kind that has been designed from the start with industry in mind. Over time, it will bring significant improvement to almost 100% of industrial use cases. That’s why we have launched the industry’s first commercial, 5G SA private wireless solution. We felt the time was right because the 5G architect of the future is set to be the base for all industrial innovation. Its features include ultra reliability, low latency, time-sensitivity and communication. Al ..read more

Why private wireless networks are a compelling choice over wi-fi Modern industrial enterprises have a variety of connectivity requirements, including those related to the conduct of their business and machinery. At most sites, there is a combination of two different requirements: Administrative functions: Office teams need to be able to use their phones, for which a traditional mobile operator’s coverage is sufficient, while IT teams are responsible for land connectivity and wi-fi. Critical applications: These are driven more by the operational technology (OT) side of the business, with a hig ..read more