Private 5G takes off: Airbus taps Ericsson for smart factory network

Airbus has partnered with Ericsson to deploy a private 5G network that will power its smart factory operations. The challenge for Airbus was familiar for many large manufacturers: how to connect every person, machine, and vehicle. A private 5G network …

On-premise edge and private 5G key to industrial AI and security

Investing in industrial tech pays off fast, with 87% of companies adopting on-premise edge and private 5G networks seeing a ROI (Return on Investment) in one year. New research – a third joint effort between Nokia and GlobalData – makes it clear that p…

Telcos pivot to services amid private 5G boom

According to GSMA Intelligence, private 5G is no longer just a buzzword and telcos are enjoying high demand for services in key sectors. Let’s dive a bit deeper into this. The biggest push, it turns out, is coming from the military and defence se…

Virgin Media O2 Daisy shakes up UK business telecoms market

A new heavyweight has entered the business telecoms market of the UK with the launch of Virgin Media O2 Daisy. Born from the merger of Virgin Media O2’s business division and the Daisy Group, the pitch is to become the sole telecoms partner a UK busine…

Nokia and Telefónica partner to boost Spanish private 5G networks

Nokia and Telefónica have announced a three-year agreement to develop the private 5G network market in Spain. The collaboration aims to enhance productivity, worker safety, and sustainability across key mission-critical industries such as ports, manufa…