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Congratulations to all the winners
For your outstanding contributions to private network excellence!
TeckNexus announces the 2024 Private Networks Awards winners, recognizing excellence in private 5G, LTE, CBRS, and connected industry innovations. This program honors companies and collaborations transforming connectivity across sectors like manufacturing, utilities, smart cities, and public safety. Winners showcase solutions driving innovation, tackling complex challenges, and enabling growth through advanced connectivity, evaluated on innovation, scalability, impact, and societal contributions.
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Private 5G/LTE and CBRS Networks in Action: Transforming Industries
Private 5G/LTE and CBRS networks are revolutionizing industries by enabling smarter cities, safer workplaces, and more efficient factories. This edition celebrates award-winning deployments and insights from industry leaders who are driving digital transformation. Explore real-world examples of how these networks optimize manufacturing operations, enhance supply chain visibility, and promote sustainable practices, making grids resilient and industries future-ready.
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Award Category: Excellence in Private 5G/LTE Networks
Winner: Nokia
Nokia has been recognized with the TeckNexus 2024 Award for "Excellence in Private 5G/LTE Networks" for its transformative solutions that drive industrial digital transformation. Utilizing advanced technologies such as Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) and Modular Private Wireless (MPW), ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Sustainability
Winner: Nokia
Nokia’s innovative Private Wireless Sustainability Calculator has been recognized with the 2024 TeckNexus "Private Network Excellence in Sustainability" award for its transformative impact on industrial, environmental and social sustainability. This first-of-its-kind tool enables industries to measure, optimize, and monetize ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Manufacturing
Winner: Ericsson
Ericsson has been recognized with the TeckNexus 2024 Award for "Private Network Excellence in Manufacturing" for its transformative work at the USA 5G Smart Factory in Lewisville, Texas, and global deployments such as the Smart Factory Innovation Centre in ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Mining
Winner: Ericsson
Ericsson has been recognized with the TeckNexus 2024 Award for "Private Network Excellence in Mining" for its innovative application of private 5G technology to transform mining operations. This accolade highlights Ericsson’s leadership in modernizing the mining sector through high-speed, ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Airports
Winner: Ericsson
Partner: Purdue University & Saab
Ericsson, in collaboration with Purdue University and Saab, has been honored with the 2024 TeckNexus Award for "Private Network Excellence in Airports" for deploying a private 5G network at Purdue University Airport, transforming ...
Explore NTT DATA’s role in advancing private networks through enterprise 5G solutions, Edge AI, and Network-as-a-Service (NaaS). Learn how these technologies address digital transformation, operational efficiency, and security while offering businesses flexible, scalable, and reliable solutions tailored to their needs. ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Smart Cities
Winners: NTT DATA & Nokia
Partner: City of Brownsville
NTT DATA, in partnership with Nokia, has received the prestigious TeckNexus 2024 award for "Private Network Excellence in Smart Cities" for being selected to deploy a private 5G network in ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Sports and Events Venue
Winner: NTT DATA
Partner: Cisco
NTT DATA, in partnership with Cisco, has transformed RAI Amsterdam into a smart, connected venue with the deployment of a private 5G network, earning the 2024 TeckNexus "Private Network Excellence in Sports ...
Discover how robust synchronization ensures 5G networks can handle critical use cases like emergency services and Industry 4.0. Learn about Precision TimeNet and ITU's move to standardize network-based synchronization, reducing reliance on vulnerable GNSS systems and securing network resilience for a connected future. ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Generative AI Integration
Winner: Southern California Edison (SCE) & NVIDIA
Southern California Edison (SCE), in collaboration with NVIDIA, has been honored with the TeckNexus 2024 Award for "Excellence in Private Network AI and Generative AI Integration" for their transformative work in modernizing ...
Award Category: Excellence in Private Network Startups
Winner: GXC
GXC’s ONYX Platform, powered by Cellular Mesh technology, delivers scalable, seamless, and secure communication across industries. Recognized with the TeckNexus 2024 Award for "Excellence in Private Network Startups," GXC's proprietary Cellular Mesh technology and its ONYX Platform have established ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Warehouse and Logistics
Winner: GXC
GXC’s deployment of its innovative Onyx LTE private cellular network at a large-scale poultry processing facility has earned the prestigious TeckNexus 2024 Award for "Private Network Excellence in Warehouse and Logistics." This transformative project revolutionized connectivity and ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Network Assurance
Winner: Anritsu
Partner: SmartViser, Major European Airline
Anritsu has been recognized with the TeckNexus 2024 Award for "Private Network Excellence in Network Assurance" for its outstanding achievements in ensuring private 5G/LTE network performance and reliability. This award highlights Anritsu’s ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Public Safety
Winner: Cumucore
Partner: Ripsim, Mosolabs, Starlink
When Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina, it left behind severe physical destruction and a critical communication crisis, isolating communities from essential resources and emergency services. In response, Cumucore, in collaboration with Ripsim, ...
Award Category: Excellence in Private Network Security
Winner: OneLayer
OneLayer’s innovative Zero Trust and Zero-Touch automation solutions provide unmatched security, visibility, and scalability for private LTE/5G networks. This approach has earned OneLayer the prestigious TeckNexus 2024 Award for "Excellence in Private Network Security," recognizing their contributions to safeguarding ...
The private network market is expanding rapidly as enterprises scale their private 5G/LTE deployments across industries like utilities, manufacturing, and oil & gas. Companies that began with single-site proofs of concept are now rolling out private networks on a larger scale, tackling challenges in security, IT integration, and SIM provisioning. ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Innovation
Winner: Fiducia Sports AI
Fiducia Sports AI has been recognized with the TeckNexus 2024 Award for "Private Network Excellence in Innovation" for transforming fan engagement in the sports and entertainment industry. By leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and the ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Agriculture
Winner: Invences &
Partner: Trilogy Networks
Invences Inc., in collaboration with Trilogy Networks, has been recognized with the 2024 TeckNexus "Private Network Excellence in Agriculture" award for their pioneering deployment of a private 5G network tailored to transform farming ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Construction
Winners: Samsung & NAVER Cloud
Partner: Hoban Construction
Samsung and NAVER Cloud have been recognized with the 2024 TeckNexus "Private Network Excellence in Construction" award for their deployment of a private 5G network at Hoban Construction’s large-scale apartment project. This ...
Award Category: Excellence in Neutral Host Networks
Winner: Celona
Partners: Del Conca and T-Mobile
Celona’s innovative 5G LAN and Neutral Host solutions have been recognized with the TeckNexus 2024 Award for "Excellence in Neutral Host Networks" for transforming connectivity and operational efficiency at Del Conca USA, ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in System Integration
Winner: L&T Technology Services (LTTS)
Partner: Ericsson, Athonet (HPE), Indian Mobile Operator
L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has been recognized with the prestigious TeckNexus 2024 Award for "Private Network Excellence in System Integration" for its advanced Private 5G integration ...
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Education
Winner: InfiniG
Partner: Parkside Elementary School, Intel, AT&T, and T-Mobile
InfiniG’s Mobile Coverage-as-a-Service (MCaaS) solution has earned the 2024 TeckNexus "Private Network Excellence in Education" award for its transformative impact on student safety and connectivity at Parkside Elementary in ...
Award Category: Public/Private Network Excellence in Healthcare
Winners: LifeSigns, floLIVE & Hetrogenous
LifeSigns, in partnership with floLIVE and Hetrogenous, has been recognized with the TeckNexus 2024 Award for "Private Network Excellence in Healthcare" for their LifeConnect 5G IoT-powered Connected Ambulance Solution. This transformative technology enhances emergency medical response ...
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Featured Industry Leaders
Parm Sandhu
Parm Sandhu is the Group Vice President of Enterprise 5G Products and Services at NTT DATA Inc. He has over 30 years of industry experience...
Alexander Van Overveld
Alexander is a senior leader at Nokia responsible for Partner Sales for Mobile Networks in North America. He has 24+ years of experience in the...
Carlijn Williams
Carlijn Williams is Head of Marketing for Nokia’s Enterprise Solutions business. Well-versed in digitalization of industries including 4G and 5G private wireless networking and edge...
Bill Wright
Bill Wright is a Senior AI Architect/SSP in the telecommunications vertical at Red Hat, assigned to Tier 1 operators. He is also the Chair and...
Venky Swaminathan
Venky is an entrepreneur, mentor, and co-founder of Trilogy Networks, where he leads award-winning innovations in cloud computing and agriculture technology. He launched the Rural...
George Woodward
George is President & CEO of Trilogy Networks. He’s a member of the Congressionally Mandated, Precision Agriculture Task Force, a Billion dollar initative driven by...
Troy Hege
Troy is the Vice President of Innovation and Technology at the Purdue Research Foundation (PRF). In this role, he leads efforts to build and foster...
Adam Baxmeyer
Adam is the Director of the Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette, Indiana. A proud Boilermaker, Adam is only the sixth person to hold this...
Craig Macinkowski
Craig Marcinkowski is the Director of Strategy for Saab, Inc. Prior to Saab, Marcinkowski worked as the Senior VP of Business Development for Fotokite, a...
Adam Schipper
Adam Schipper has over 25 years working in the transportation industry. With a proven passion for the transportation industry, he received his Certified Transportation Professional...
Jan Diekmann
Jan Diekmann has been with Ericsson for over 26 years, contributing in various impactful roles. Over the past five to six years, he has focused...
Paul Tse
Paul TsePaul Tess has been with Ericsson since 2010, contributing in various roles with a primary focus on rolling out innovative radio technologies. In recent...
Kirstin Sym-Smith
Kirstin Sym-Smith is the Ericsson North America Director of Business Development for the mining industry. She is a seasoned sales and business development leader with...
Morgan Rody
Morgan Rody is a Senior Project Manager at Epiroc Rock Drills AB, where he has worked for 15 years. Epiroc produces and sells mining and...
Hans Sjöstrand
As Product Manager for Synchronization at Net Insight, Hans has the responsibility for the company’s synchronization product portfolio in applications such as 5G in mobile...
Christoffer Ramm
Christoffer is a marketing and sales executive with 15 years of experience in the global telecoms industry. He is responsible for Strategic Product Marketing for...
Marjan Rajabi
Marjan Rajabi is a seasoned IT professional with expertise in digital transformation through automation, predictive analytics, and AI/ML. She has led large-scale projects, implementing cutting-edge...
Allen Proithis
Allen Proithis is chief executive officer of GXC, a leading provider of an award-winning, private enterprise 5G networks, and the world’s only provider of private...
Matthew Twomey
Matthew Twomey is Head of Product Marketing and Marketing at Anritsu Service Assurance. Matthew is a seasoned professional in the field of service assurance, with...
Jean-François Dyon
Jean-François Dyon spearheads global business development for Aniristu’s Service Assurance Division, focusing on enterprise mobile private networks. With over 30 years of experience in enterprise...
Mika Skarp
Mika Skarp is an award-winning telecom network technologist, entrepreneur, and executive who currently serves as the Senior Product Manager at Cumucore. With a stellar career...
Dr. Jose Costa-Requena
Co-founder and CTO of Cumucore, Jose specializes in telecommunications and software design. His role involves integrating innovative technologies to deliver agile and effective solutions for...
Aaron Huslage
Aaron specializes in providing rapid and reliable network coverage for humanitarian and press operations during critical situations. With expertise in satellite systems and mobile communications,...
Liron Ben Horin
Liron Ben Horin is VP of Systems Engineering at OneLayer, which provides enterprise grade security dedicated for private LTE/5G networks. He oversees the technical aspects...
Ganesh Harinath
Ganesh Harinath is the Founder and CEO of Fiducia | AI, Inc., leading innovations in sports tech and fan engagement through immersive technologies and Generative...
Daniel Rascher
Dr. Rascher has taught sports economics and finance, business research methods, and master's project. As President of SportsEconomics, his clients have included organizations involved in...
Bhaskara Rallabandi
Bhaskara Rallabandi is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Invences Inc., with over 20 years of experience in wireless technology and telecommunications. He specializes in...
Lisa Garza
Lisa Garza is an experienced marketing leader with proven success in directing multi-million dollar marketing programs for complex products. She is highly skilled at collaborating...
Juan Santiago
Juan Santiago is VP of Products at InfiniG. He previously held various executive and product positions at Meta, Commscope, Ruckus Wireless, Google and Powerwave Technologies....
