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Nokia to support Telefónica ’ s 5G deployment across Spain historical city of Segovia in central Spain . The project trialled the capabilities of 5G across a range of different use cases in urban areas to enable local citizens and companies to understand the benefits of new 5G-based digital services . In particular , the project looked at the benefits of enhanced data speeds with higher capacity and lower latency .
Nokia has announced that it is set to support Telefónica in its efforts to deploy 5G services to 75 % of the Spanish population by the end of the year . The move will mean that Nokia will continue its longstanding partnership with Telefónica as the only vendor to supply 5G radio technology to all of its 5G operations across Europe .
Nokia has supported Telefónica ’ s 5G development strategy since 2018 as part of the ‘ Technological Cities ’ project in the
Nokia currently supplies its flexible AirScale Radio Access portfolio , which delivers ultrafast data speeds , connectivity and ultra-low latency and gives Telefónica the flexibility to respond to increasing demand . Nokia is also providing its expertise with roll-out and support services .
Moreover , Nokia is also supporting Telefónica with the development of its network for the hyperconnected 5G era in different areas , including IP network , optical transport and fibre .
Unifree partners with R & M for digital shopping experiences at world ’ s largest duty free zone
To deliver innovative new digitally-driven shopping experiences that enhance the convenience and safety of travellers , Unifree Duty Free , the operator of the world ’ s largest duty free zone , has implemented stateof-the-art retail technologies at the new Istanbul airport . These solutions – which rely on a cutting-edge network infrastructure from Swiss structured cabling specialist , R & M – include three-dimensional holograms , enhanced digital signage systems and touchfree digital shopping technologies . decide whether to buy or not .” This touchfree experience will be especially important to travellers in the post-COVID world .
Global events at the start of 2020 have resulted in a spike in digital payments with the total transaction value in the digital payments segment projected to reach US $ 4.4 . trillion this year . As retailers see a surge in digital and contactless payments , the high-performance network from R & M will enable retailers in the Duty Free zone to offer these options in a reliable and highly secure manner . Other systems that are vital to smooth operations and traveller safety such as office workstations , Voice-over-IP telephones and security systems , are also connected to the R & M cabling network .
Offering an example of how its technology innovations strongly position Istanbul Grand Airport to ensure the safety and well-being of the 90 million travellers expected to visit the Duty Free zone annually , Osman Ayhan , Director of Information Technology at Unifree Duty Free , said : “ Enhanced digital signage systems give customers the opportunity to virtually try on luxury watches , jewellery and suits before they
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