Verizon recognized for innovative network planning to optimize the customer experience

For the fourth consecutive year, Verizon is recognized by CIO 100 for its impact on elevating and simplifying the network experience for customers.
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For the fourth consecutive year, Verizon is recognized by CIO 100 for its impact on elevating and simplifying the network experience for customers.


Developed by Verizon, the Network Alpha Factory (NAF) enables a streamlined experience for customers to have the optimal network available while managing operational costs. Doing so helps transform Verizon’s network to be future-ready, faster, stronger, and more efficient. NAF is also vital to enable low-latency data and compute-heavy use cases such as Fixed Wireless Access and private 5G.

“Verizon’s Network Systems team winning its fourth consecutive CIO 100 Award validates our forward-thinking strategy, not only for producing innovative technology but accelerating the network experience for our customers,” said Velamur Sudharsan, Network Systems, SVP & CIO.

The annual CIO 100 Awards celebrate 100 organizations and the teams within them using Information Technology (IT) in innovative ways. These teams deliver business value, whether by creating competitive advantage, optimizing business processes, enabling growth or improving relationships with customers. The award is an acknowledged mark of enterprise excellence.

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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 Handling’s 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 Ericsson’s 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.

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 and Events Venue” award. This smart venue innovation project optimizes visitor engagement, enhances operational efficiency, and supports RAI Amsterdam’s sustainability goals.
As a result, RAI Amsterdam has set a new benchmark for connected venues across Europe, delivering enriched visitor experiences, real-time analytics, and comprehensive event management capabilities.

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 operational efficiency across the 50-acre facility, addressing critical challenges faced by the food processing industry. By enhancing data communication, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and operational processes, GXC demonstrated the powerful potential of private cellular technology to improve automation, tracking, and supply chain efficiency. The award-winning solution underscores how private networks can redefine warehouse and logistics management in the food processing sector and beyond.

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, secure, and low-latency connectivity that drives safety, operational efficiency, and automation. By delivering private 5G solutions, Ericsson is redefining the mining landscape, enabling digitalization, enhancing remote operation capabilities, and promoting sustainable practices in one of the world’s most challenging industrial environments.

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 it into a “living laboratory” for aviation innovation. This initiative sets a new standard for airport operations by enhancing connectivity, enabling real-time data communication, and supporting advanced aviation applications such as autonomous systems, flight operations management, drone detection, and electric aircraft charging. By optimizing operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability, the private 5G network addresses complex challenges in the aviation industry. This deployment underscores Ericsson’s leadership in leveraging private 5G technology to modernize airport environments, paving the way for smarter, safer, and more sustainable air travel solutions globally.

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