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The Ericsson Private 5G solution enables 5G standalone ( SA ) connectivity with a low carbon footprint and low lead-time . Comsol will utilise the PoC solution to experiment and test various use cases for mining and other industries , including Augmented Reality , Autonomous Vehicles , and Fixed Wireless Access .
Built on 4G / 5G radio and dual mode core technology , Comsol ’ s customers in the nation ’ s mining industry “ will significantly benefit from improved productivity , infrastructure , and simplified operations . The solution will also support Comsol ’ s customers in accelerating their digital transformation .”
Newcrest Mining will trial advanced 4G Long- Term Evolution ( LTE ) and 5G mobile technologies underground at its Cadia mine in partnership with Ericsson and Telstra Purple
Ericsson Private 5G is Ericsson ’ s next generation private network solution providing secure and reliable 4G and 5G connectivity through its single server dual mode core . “ Built for business operations , the solution comes preintegrated to ensure rapid time to use and turning on advanced and intelligent operations in any environment .”
Taking the nature of a reseller agreement , Comsol will receive the right to resell the highspeed wireless networking solution to customers across South Africa ’ s mining industry . The statement said : “ Helping the mining industry gain robust 4G / LTE and 5G Standalone ( SA ) connectivity , the solution will also help Comsol ’ s customers optimise and simplify business operations through data creation , collection , and analysis . This solution will enable Comsol to provide reliable and secure communication while connecting people , industrial sites , and devices .”
Gary Woolley , Comsol Executive : Private Networks says : “ As a leader of guaranteed , dedicated , high-speed , last mile connectivity in
South Africa , we pride ourselves on exploring the best ubiquitous connectivity solutions to enhance our very own business as well as that of our customers . Being a highly efficient solution , we are confident Ericsson ’ s Private 5G solution will drive digitalisation and further enhance the low latency , high throughput network we offer , to increase operational efficiencies and develop safer work environments .”
Todd Ashton , Vice President and Head of Ericsson South and East Africa at Ericsson Middle East and Africa says : “ We are thrilled to offer Comsol our pre-packaged and pre-integrated , private network solution , Ericsson Private 5G . With its reliable , fast , and secure connectivity , Comsol ’ s customers will have the platform to enable innovative smart solutions for better operational efficiency and safety . Installed in minimal time , Ericsson Private 5G offers Comsol the reliable and complete coverage on both indoor and outdoor sites .”
Ericsson successfully delivered a proof of concept ( PoC ) implementing the Ericsson Private 5G solution as a pre-packaged standalone implementation of the Ericsson Dual Mode Core , which supports end-to-end cellular data-only services focusing primarily on enterprise
Nokia deepens Sedna relations in Africa
Staying with Africa , Nokia and Sedna Industrial IT Solutions have built on the LTE private wireless partnership Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) signed last year , with a pledge to expand further into southern Africa .
In November of last year Sedna strengthened its partnership with Nokia to become its main value-added reseller ( VAR ) and systems integrator for Africa in the mining sector , among others , to enable Industry 4.0 applications . This comes as demand for enhanced network solutions grows in Africa thanks to their ability to deliver safe , more efficient , and productive solutions in operational areas above and underground , they said .
“ We are progressing significantly beyond last year ’ s MoU and are accelerating activities , with an upcoming roadshow set for southern Africa where we will showcase the benefits of network and safety advances for African mining and industrial companies ,” Anton Fester , MD of Johannesburg-based Sedna Industrial IT Solutions , said .
Gary Conway , Nokia Head of Energy and Mining business for Africa , India , Middle East and China , added : “ We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Sedna and are extremely encouraged by the potential in Africa , with demand on the rise for mission-critical solutions , whether fixed and wireless multiservice solutions , 4.9G / LTE , 5G private wireless or secure public networks in remote locations .”
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