Private wireless and LTE
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The challenge
Your organization struggles with connectivity failures in industrial environments, leading to lost productivity and safety risks. Legacy Wi-Fi systems are often unreliable in high-mobility scenarios, causing dropped packets and halting production lines. Public cellular networks may not provide adequate coverage or security for your specific needs. The cost of inaction, such as relying on inadequate connectivity, can result in significant financial losses and potential hazards, making a dedicated, secure, and high-performance wireless infrastructure a necessity.
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$100,000
is the cost per hour of downtime in manufacturing
20
% average productivity gain from private 5G
1,000,000
IoT devices supported per km² with 5G
The solution
Private wireless and LTE addresses your unique challenges through modern solutions and key capabilities.
SIM-based authentication
Provides hardware-level security, preventing unauthorized access to the network and protecting against industrial espionage or ransomware attacks.
Shared spectrum (CBRS)
Offers dedicated, high-quality spectrum access without the need for expensive auction bids, providing a reserved and controlled wireless environment.
Network slicing
Enables the creation of multiple virtual networks on a single physical infrastructure, allowing for tailored QoS for different departments and applications.
Deterministic latency
Ensures real-time synchronization in assembly lines and other critical applications, minimizing delays and improving overall efficiency.
Edge AI integration
Processes data within the network for instant decision-making, enabling faster response times and improved operational performance.
Seamless handover
Guarantees uninterrupted connectivity for moving devices, preventing dropped sessions and ensuring smooth operation of autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles.
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How to evaluate private wireless and LTE
1
Deployment flexibility
Assess the vendor's ability to offer on-premises, private cloud, or hybrid deployment models to meet your organization's specific needs and latency requirements.
2
Integration capability
Evaluate the vendor's experience in integrating with your existing ERP, MES, and IAM systems to ensure seamless data flow and streamlined operations.
3
Total cost of ownership (TCO)
Look beyond the initial license fee to understand the long-term costs associated with professional services, integration development, ongoing operational expenses, and hardware refresh cycles.
4
Stability and compliance
Verify the vendor's financial stability and their ability to meet industry-specific regulatory frameworks, such as HIPAA, SOC 2, or TISAX.
Questions to ask suppliers
Use these questions during supplier evaluations to ensure you're choosing the right partner for your needs.
Private wireless and LTE RFP guide- How does your solution manage spectrum interference in our specific local environment?
- Can your network core handle 'Five-Nines' (99.999%) availability across a multi-site hybrid deployment?
- What is the specific roadmap for your hardware to support 3GPP Release 16 and 17 features via software update?
- What is the certified 'Device Ecosystem' for your network: how many third-party industrial modules are pre-validated?