TeckNexus is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Private Networks Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in private 5G, LTE, and CBRS innovations. This prestigious program honors companies, solutions, and collaborations that have transformed connectivity and redefined industry standards in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, smart cities, and public safety. The winners showcase how advanced private networks and strategic partnerships address complex challenges, drive innovation, and promote sustainable growth.
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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), Nokia delivers secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity tailored for Industry 4.0 applications. By addressing complex operational challenges through reliable, low-latency connectivity, AI-driven automation, and robust data security, Nokia empowers enterprises to optimize efficiency, enhance automation, and foster sustainability. With deployments across over 500 enterprise customers and 1,500 mission-critical networks, Nokiaโs innovative private wireless solutions are setting new standards for connectivity, operational excellence, and industrial growth worldwide.
Award Category: Excellence in Neutral Host Networks
Winner: Celona
Partners: Del Conca and T-Mobile
Celonaโs 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, a leading manufacturer of fine Italian porcelain tiles. By addressing the limitations of legacy Wi-Fi systems, Celona deployed a robust, scalable private wireless network that significantly enhanced coverage, mobility, and operational resilience across Del Concaโs 30-acre facility. Leveraging the Citizenโs Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum, Celonaโs solution delivered reliable, interference-resistant connectivity, optimizing real-time data communication for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and forklifts, thereby minimizing production delays and improving material handling efficiency. Additionally, Celonaโs Neutral Host capabilities seamlessly integrated public cellular networks through a partnership with T-Mobile, providing uninterrupted indoor and outdoor connectivity for employees. This deployment not only showcased the transformative impact of Celonaโs private 5G and Neutral Host solutions on manufacturing automation but also set a new benchmark for scalable, secure, and collaborative network integration across industrial environments.
Award Category: Excellence in Private Network Startups
Winner: GXC
GXCโs 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 it as a frontrunner in delivering reliable, high-performance connectivity solutions tailored to meet the complex needs of enterprises.
Award Category: Excellence in Private Network Security
Winner: OneLayer
OneLayerโs 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 private networks. By implementing robust security frameworks and automated device management, OneLayer empowers industries to efficiently manage and protect complex private cellular networks, enhancing network integrity and resilience through unmatched visibility, automated onboarding, and scalable security measures.
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 network operations through advanced AI and predictive analytics. Their initiative, Project Orca, exemplifies the power of AI-driven innovation, enhancing predictive capabilities, operational efficiency, and the reliability of critical infrastructure. This collaboration highlights how SCE and NVIDIAโs AI solutions redefine network operations, elevating performance and setting new standards for AI integration in private networks.
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 solutions. This award highlights LTTS’s critical role in transforming industrial connectivity by enhancing operational technology (OT) and IT network reliability, boosting safety, and driving seamless automation across large-scale industrial environments. LTTSโs approach ensures optimal OT/IT convergence, increasing connectivity and operational efficiency and redefining standards for automation and network performance in the industrial sector.
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 Anritsuโs comprehensive approach to network monitoring, business-centric KPIs, and performance analytics within mission-critical environments such as international airports. By leveraging advanced real-time monitoring, automated testing technologies, and collaborative solutions with SmartViser, Anritsu has set a new benchmark for maintaining optimal network efficiency, user satisfaction, and high-performance connectivity in complex private network scenarios.
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Sustainability
Winner: Nokia
Nokiaโs 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 their environmental and social impact as they transition from traditional Wi-Fi-only setups to advanced Industry 4.0 use cases powered by high-performance private wireless networks and mission-critical industrial edge solutions. By providing actionable insights to reduce energy consumption, optimize resource usage, and accelerate progress toward net-zero goals, Nokia’s solution exemplifies leadership in sustainable and energy-efficient private 5G/LTE network deployments, driving meaningful progress in industrial digital transformation and sustainability.
Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Innovation
Winner: Southern California Edison (SCE) & NVIDIA
Southern California Edison (SCE) and NVIDIA have received the 2024 TeckNexus “Private Network Excellence in Networks Innovation” award for their transformative Project Orca. This initiative integrates AI-driven insights with a private 5G/LTE network, transforming utility network management, enhancing reliability, operational efficiency, and clean energy integration. By harnessing predictive AI capabilities and secure, scalable connectivity, SCE and NVIDIA are setting a new benchmark for modernizing utility operations, driving sustainability, and optimizing network performance to address the evolving needs of the industry.
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 power of public and private 5G networks, Fiducia’s innovative platform delivers real-time player stats, immersive AR experiences, and interactive content. This seamless and personalized connection enhances fan interaction with sports events across diverse platforms, redefining the fan experience and transforming how audiences engage with sports content, regardless of their location.
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 Wolverhampton, UK, Atlas Copco Tools, and Toyota Material Handlingโs facility in Columbus, Indiana. By integrating private 5G connectivity with advanced Industry 4.0 technologies, Ericsson has set new benchmarks for optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing supply chain resilience, and elevating operational efficiency. This award underscores Ericssonโs leadership in leveraging private 5G to drive innovation in areas such as remote inspections, predictive maintenance, and sustainable production, redefining modern manufacturing standards through secure and scalable connectivity solutions.
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