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Nokia to deploy 5G SA private wireless networking for KUKA , Germany potential of 5G ’ s fast , reliable and secure connectivity . By partnering with Nokia for private wireless networking , we have now established a long-term development roadmap that will allow us to capitalise on the new capabilities in future 5G releases for our automation solutions .”
Nokia has announced that KUKA , a leading manufacturer of industrial robots and automation solutions , will deploy Nokia 5G SA private wireless networking at KUKA ’ s Smart Production and Development Centre in Augsburg , Germany .
KUKA is planning to deploy 5G technology in its intelligent robotics and automation solutions and the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud ( DAC ) campus networking and application platform will support product development with immediate effect .
Michael Wagner , Director R & D , Competence Centre Control Technology , KUKA , said : “ In coming years , KUKA will develop solutions that harness the
Through the deployment of a 5G private wireless network , KUKA will ensure that it can maximise the potential of upcoming 3GPP Releases 16 and 17 . In network deployment , Nokia DAC ’ s manager portal will enable KUKA to configure the network to its specific requirements .
As part of the multi-year subscription contract , Nokia will also support KUKA with network deployment , operation support services and training , enabling integration of new use cases that include new 5G-based interfaces and components for the KUKA solution portfolio .
UK Cyber Security Council calls for organisations to recommit to professional development
The UK Cyber Security Council – the self-regulatory body for the cybersecurity education and skills sector – has issued a rallying call for industries to recommit to investment in cybersecurity skills development as they transition back to regular working practices following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic .
Research by the London School of Economics during lockdown revealed that organisations ’ approaches to training have shifted , with firms increasingly taking the quick-fix approach through recruitment rather than a broader training approach across wider teams . The total number of days trained per trainee in the UK dropped from 7.8 in 2011 to 6.4 in 2017 , a fall of 18 %, while total training expenditure per trainee fell by 17 %. The decline applies across a variety of sectors , including cybersecurity .
This trend has worsened during the pandemic , which has forced many companies to either scale back spending or simply to try to meet the challenge of delivering existing training programmes and course materials to a newly remote workforce .
The skills challenge is supported by the latest data from the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport , which revealed that 30 % of cyber firms have found it hard to fill generalist roles ( where employees are expected to work in a range of cybersecurity areas ).
Shortages also exist in specialist roles , senior management roles , penetration testing and security architecture – all pointing to a shortfall in employee development .
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