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Connected Utilities: Governance, Orchestration, and Lifecycle Management of Utility Private Networks

Connected Utilities: Governance, Orchestration, and Lifecycle Management of Utility Private Networks

As utility private networks scale beyond pilot deployments, success depends on more than connectivity. This blog explores how utilities are applying orchestration frameworks, secure governance models, and lifecycle management strategies to build scalable, resilient, and future-ready private LTE and 5G infrastructures, ensuring long-term performance, compliance, and adaptability.

Connected Utilities: Edge Computing and AI for Predictive Utility Operations

Connected Utilities: Edge Computing and AI for Predictive Utility Operations
Utilities are unlocking real-time intelligence and predictive maintenance by combining edge computing and AI with private LTE/5G networks. This blog explores how utilities process critical data locally to automate decisions, detect anomalies, optimize asset performance, and improve operational resilience—laying the foundation for the autonomous grid.

Connected Utilities: Deployment Architectures and Spectrum Strategies for Utility Private Networks

Connected Utilities: Deployment Architectures and Spectrum Strategies for Utility Private Networks
Utilities are implementing private LTE and 5G networks across diverse environments—from turbine halls and substations to national grid systems. This blog outlines the key deployment architectures (site-specific, regional, wide-area, and indoor) and spectrum strategies utilities are using to deliver secure, scalable, and purpose-built connectivity for modern energy operations.

Connected Utilities: Trends Accelerating Private Network Adoption in the Utility Sector

Connected Utilities: Trends Accelerating Private Network Adoption in the Utility Sector
The shift to private LTE and 5G in utilities is being driven by a convergence of urgent trends, from climate mandates and cyber threats to legacy infrastructure and labor shortages. This blog explores six key forces accelerating private network adoption and highlights why resilient, intelligent, and secure communications have become essential to utility transformation.

Connected Utilities: Strategic Use Cases for Private Networks in the Utility Sector

Connected Utilities: Strategic Use Cases for Private Networks in the Utility Sector
Private LTE and 5G networks are transforming how utilities operate by enabling a wide range of mission-critical and emerging applications. From AMI and substation automation to drone inspections and edge AI, this post outlines 12 strategic use cases that demonstrate why utilities are investing in private cellular infrastructure to improve safety, performance, and operational agility across the grid.

Connected Utilities: Why Utilities Are Investing in Private Networks to Power the Digital Grid

Connected Utilities: Why Utilities Are Investing in Private Networks to Power the Digital Grid
As the energy grid becomes more distributed and digital, utilities are investing in private LTE and 5G networks to future-proof their operations. These purpose-built networks support secure, real-time communications, improve operational visibility, and enable automation, delivering the connectivity backbone required for a modern, resilient grid.

Verizon and Nokia Deploy Private 5G at Thames Freeport for Smart Trade Hub

Verizon and Nokia Deploy Private 5G at Thames Freeport for Smart Trade Hub
Verizon Business and Nokia will deploy six private 5G networks across Thames Freeport’s major logistics sites, including the Port of Tilbury, London Gateway, and Ford Dagenham to create a high-performance digital infrastructure supporting real-time logistics, AI automation, and edge computing. With plans to generate 5,000 skilled jobs and power sustainable trade, this initiative positions Thames Freeport as a next-gen smart trade corridor.

Hrvatski Telekom’s Private 5G Networks Transform Croatia’s Airports

Hrvatski Telekom’s Private 5G Networks Transform Croatia’s Airports
Hrvatski Telekom’s NextGen 5G Airports project will deploy Private 5G Networks at Zagreb, Zadar, and Pula Airports to boost safety, efficiency, and airport automation. By combining 5G Standalone, Edge Computing, AI, and IoT, the initiative enables drones, smart cameras, and AI tablets to digitize inspections, secure perimeters, and streamline operations, redefining aviation connectivity in Croatia.

Private 5G in South Korea: Factory Deployment Insights and Use Cases

Private 5G in South Korea: Factory Deployment Insights and Use Cases
Private 5G in South Korea is reshaping manufacturing by enabling autonomous robots, real-time quality control, and AI-driven operations. This video podcast explains how dedicated spectrum, practical deployment models, and flexible pricing help factories justify Private 5G over Wi-Fi, plus insights on scaling ROI and future AI-native networks.

Edge AI Boosts Broadband Customer Experience

Edge AI Boosts Broadband Customer Experience
Edge AI is reshaping broadband customer experience by powering smart routers, proactive troubleshooting, conversational AI, and personalized Wi-Fi management. Learn how leading ISPs like Comcast and Charter use edge computing to boost reliability, security, and customer satisfaction.

Harnessing the Power of AI for 6G: Pioneering a New Era in Wireless Networks

5G to 6G Transition: Key Strategies and Innovations
The emergence of 6G networks marks a paradigm shift in the way wireless systems are conceived and managed. Unlike its predecessors, 6G will embed Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a native capability across all network layers, enabling real-time adaptability, intelligent orchestration, and autonomous decision-making. This paper explores the symbiosis between AI and 6G, highlighting key applications such as predictive analytics, alarm correlation, and edge-native intelligence. Detailed insights into AI model selection and architecture are provided to bridge the current technical gap. Finally, the cultural and organizational changes required to realize AI-driven 6G networks are discussed. A graphical abstract is suggested to visually summarize the proposed architecture.

What Telecom Engineers Secretly Hate About OSS Systems

What Telecom Engineers Secretly Hate About OSS Systems
Telecom engineers know OSS systems aren’t broken—they just pretend to work. Outdated data, broken integrations, and overwhelming alerts create false confidence and slow operations. Discover how VC4’s Service2Create delivers real-time, trusted inventory and smarter workflows that engineers can actually rely on.
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Recognizing excellence in 5G, LTE, CBRS, and connected industries.
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