We write a lot about the needs of industry and how LTE, Wi-Fi, DAS and 5G, incorporated into a private network, could improve logistics and security and underpin just-in-time operations for airports, sea-ports, factories, stadiums, malls or local government. But what if an important part of your supply chain isn’t onshore? What if, for example,Continue reading “Can Satcoms at sea improve operations on land?”
Tag Archives: Ports and Logistics
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Public or private connectivity for ports?
Regular readers of this blog will have heard about the Port of Hamburg’s 5G pilot, supported by Deutsche Telekom, Nokia and, of course, Real Wireless. It’s an early example of the opportunities ports are seeing to improve their operations, using wireless technologies to enhance the connectivity required to underpin smart systems. The focus on wirelessContinue reading “Public or private connectivity for ports?”
Quantifying the economic impact of 5G
5G is frequently qualitatively promoted as an enabler of smarter working, leading to significant operational benefits and hence productivity gains. Less recognised, but nevertheless as important, are the potential socio-economic benefits for industrial and public sector users of mobile services. These potential benefits could credibly inform elements of an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) drivenContinue reading “Quantifying the economic impact of 5G”
5G: behind the hype
It’s like waiting for the other shoe to drop isn’t it? We hit peak hype curve for a new access technology and then the doubters start to make their voices heard. In the last few weeks there has been a generous scattering of reports and commentary throwing dark and doubtful shadows over the business caseContinue reading “5G: behind the hype”
Private networks: New players, new opportunities
The advantages of private mobile networks are well rehearsed – from data usage savings and enhanced traffic flow to better control and information security. However, if these private networks are to make a significant impact on delivering LTE and 5G value to verticals, new routes to market and business models are essential. In the contextContinue reading “Private networks: New players, new opportunities”
5G smart port brings wider socio-economic benefits
I was delighted to represent Real Wireless and showcase the 5G business case analysis and socio-economic benefits of the Hamburg smart sea port testbed at the final event of the 5G-MoNArch project. Held in Hamburg in June, the exhibition brought together key project partners, including Real Wireless, for live demonstrations of the Deutsche Telekom (DT),Continue reading “5G smart port brings wider socio-economic benefits”
5G MoNArch testbed events
Registration is now open for two events to showcase the 5G MoNArch Hamburg sea port and Turin touristic city testbeds. The two-year, European Commission 5G MoNArch project draws to a close this summer (2019) and two events have been planned to showcase the testbeds developed during the project. The Touristic City testbed will be showcasedContinue reading “5G MoNArch testbed events”