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Nokia and Claro Chile deploy private wireless network
Nokia has announced it is partnering with
Claro Chile to equip the new Gold Fields Salares Norte mine with a high-performance private wireless network .
The solution will support the automation of mining operations by using different applications , such as remote-controlled trucks , excavators , drills and drones . Being deployed is a private LTE / 4.9G solution , including AirScale radio , small cells , packet core , IP routers and the NetAct network management system . In total , the network will connect 150 sensors for operational processes and monitoring accident prevention , in addition to 72 connected vehicles and machines . Nokia and Claro will also provide professional services such as network design , testing and deployment . With this infrastructure , the network will enable critical voice , data , Internet and video communications to improve employee safety , as well as operational efficiency and productivity .
Francisco Guzmán , Director , Claro Empresas , said : “ Business optimization is key for companies . This is why we work hard to develop solutions to strengthen their technological development and to promote automated processes , making them safer and more efficient . In this case , by deploying ultra-reliable , high-performance , lowlatency networks , we ’ ll be able to deliver the best tools and connectivity to support the development of mining 4.0 , which is focused on digitizing its operations .”
Sinafocal and Microsoft Paraguay establish co-operation agreement for employability
An agreement between Sinafocal and Microsoft Paraguay means more than 50,000 Paraguayans will be able to improve their digital skills for free .
At an event headed by Mario Abdo Benítez , President of the Republic of Paraguay , a co-operation agreement was signed between the National System of Labor Training ( Sinafocal ) of the Ministry of Labor , Employment and Social Security and Microsoft Paraguay .
Nicolás Gutiérrez Brum , General Manager , Microsoft Paraguay , said : “ Through this initiative , we seek to bring digital learning platforms closer to people , so that they can gain new technological knowledge that helps them become a more prepared workforce . We will support the Paraguayan workforce to evolve at the same rate as the industries , increasing their ability to get more and better jobs .”
This agreed to increase access to jobs in the country through free training under the Digital Skills for Employability program , reaching more than 5,000 Paraguayans in its first stage .
This initiative seeks to increase the employability of people who are actively searching for a job through training in digital tools .
Alfredo Mongelós , Technical Secretary , Sinafocal , said : “ The training will be led by teachers and specialized professionals where they will explore the development of foundational digital competencies , focused on roles and techniques and key soft skills , such as learning , communication and conflict resolution , teamwork , adaptation to change , generation of public value , innovation and creativity .”
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