Do you benchmark network connectivity performance (e.g., uptime, latency) against peer factories? By Hema Kadia Do you benchmark network connectivity performance (e.g., uptime, latency) against peer factories? Read More »
Do you report ROI on previous network infrastructure upgrades? By Hema Kadia Do you report ROI on previous network infrastructure upgrades? Read More »
Are you capturing baseline metrics to measure improvement post-deployment? By Hema Kadia Are you capturing baseline metrics to measure improvement post-deployment? Read More »
Is network uptime considered in your productivity or quality scorecards? By Hema Kadia Is network uptime considered in your productivity or quality scorecards? Read More »
Do operational teams have measurable targets impacted by connectivity? By Hema Kadia Do operational teams have measurable targets impacted by connectivity? Read More »
Do you track business KPIs directly tied to network reliability or latency? By Hema Kadia Do you track business KPIs directly tied to network reliability or latency? Read More »
Do you have a formal governance structure for Industry 4.0 transformation? By Hema Kadia Do you have a formal governance structure for Industry 4.0 transformation? Read More »
Is private 5G part of a broader digital twin or Industry 4.0 initiative? By Hema Kadia Is private 5G part of a broader digital twin or Industry 4.0 initiative? Read More »
Are you aligning private network projects to ESG/sustainability metrics? By Hema Kadia Are you aligning private network projects to ESG/sustainability metrics? Read More »
Is there a formal steering group for 5G or digital transformation? By Hema Kadia Is there a formal steering group for 5G or digital transformation? Read More »
Are C-level executives involved in private network discussions? By Hema Kadia Are C-level executives involved in private network discussions? Read More »
Do you need RF shielding or interference isolation in any zones? By Hema Kadia Do you need RF shielding or interference isolation in any zones? Read More »
Do you require hot-swappable radio units or edge devices? By Hema Kadia Do you require hot-swappable radio units or edge devices? Read More »
Do your apps need continued operation with cloud outages? By Hema Kadia Do your apps need continued operation with cloud outages? Read More »
Have you simulated full site network failure in testing? By Hema Kadia Have you simulated full site network failure in testing? Read More »
Is there a documented disaster recovery plan for network failure? By Hema Kadia Is there a documented disaster recovery plan for network failure? Read More »
Are public cellular networks part of your continuity plan? By Hema Kadia Are public cellular networks part of your continuity plan? Read More »
Do you require dual active-active network paths? By Hema Kadia Do you require dual active-active network paths? Read More »
Do you use failover strategies between wired and wireless networks? By Hema Kadia Do you use failover strategies between wired and wireless networks? Read More »
Are backup power systems connected to network gear? By Hema Kadia Are backup power systems connected to network gear? Read More »
Do you have network redundancy built into your OT systems? By Hema Kadia Do you have network redundancy built into your OT systems? Read More »
Are you prioritizing complete on-premise control of data traffic? By Hema Kadia Are you prioritizing complete on-premise control of data traffic? Read More »
Is cybersecurity for OT endpoints (e.g., VLAN isolation, segmentation) a concern? By Hema Kadia Is cybersecurity for OT endpoints (e.g., VLAN isolation, segmentation) a concern? Read More »
Are any machines in safety-rated zones (e.g., explosion-proof, ATEX)? By Hema Kadia Are any machines in safety-rated zones (e.g., explosion-proof, ATEX)? Read More »
Are you evaluating private network slicing for security-tiered user groups? By Hema Kadia Are you evaluating private network slicing for security-tiered user groups? Read More »
Do you require segmented SLAs (e.g., for different departments or devices)? By Hema Kadia Do you require segmented SLAs (e.g., for different departments or devices)? Read More »
Is regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, etc.) driving network decisions? By Hema Kadia Is regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, etc.) driving network decisions? Read More »
Are you pursuing infrastructure grants or government incentives? By Hema Kadia Are you pursuing infrastructure grants or government incentives? Read More »
Have you planned for SAS fees and long-term spectrum access costs? By Hema Kadia Have you planned for SAS fees and long-term spectrum access costs? Read More »
How will you handle RAN energy consumption and cooling requirements? By Hema Kadia How will you handle RAN energy consumption and cooling requirements? Read More »
Are you considering cloud-native 5G core or virtualized infrastructure to reduce CAPEX? By Hema Kadia Are you considering cloud-native 5G core or virtualized infrastructure to reduce CAPEX? Read More »
Have you budgeted for initial site surveys, fiber trenching, or mast erection? By Hema Kadia Have you budgeted for initial site surveys, fiber trenching, or mast erection? Read More »
Have you modeled cost savings related to reduced downtime or improved automation? By Hema Kadia Have you modeled cost savings related to reduced downtime or improved automation? Read More »
Do you build income statements tied to digital transformation projects? By Hema Kadia Do you build income statements tied to digital transformation projects? Read More »
Is depreciation calculated for network assets? By Hema Kadia Is depreciation calculated for network assets? Read More »
Are revenue-generating use cases part of your justification? By Hema Kadia Are revenue-generating use cases part of your justification? Read More »
Do you forecast breakeven points for infrastructure investment? By Hema Kadia Do you forecast breakeven points for infrastructure investment? Read More »
Are you estimating opportunity costs for not adopting private 5G? By Hema Kadia Are you estimating opportunity costs for not adopting private 5G? Read More »
Over how many years are you projecting ROI for your network investment? By Hema Kadia Over how many years are you projecting ROI for your network investment? Read More »
How critical is localized breakout (LBO) for latency-sensitive applications? By Hema Kadia How critical is localized breakout (LBO) for latency-sensitive applications? Read More »
Does your plant have distinct production zones requiring network slicing? By Hema Kadia Does your plant have distinct production zones requiring network slicing? Read More »
What is your preferred deployment type: dedicated, hybrid, or managed slice? By Hema Kadia What is your preferred deployment type: dedicated, hybrid, or managed slice? Read More »
Are you evaluating options for core control plane sharing or full RAN-core sharing? By Hema Kadia Are you evaluating options for core control plane sharing or full RAN-core sharing? Read More »
Will your deployment involve shared core or RAN infrastructure (e.g., 5G core hosted externally)? By Hema Kadia Will your deployment involve shared core or RAN infrastructure (e.g., 5G core hosted externally)? Read More »
Are you planning a fully on-premise deployment (DIY or vendor-managed)? By Hema Kadia Are you planning a fully on-premise deployment (DIY or vendor-managed)? Read More »
Is site acquisition or zoning a factor in your planning? By Hema Kadia Is site acquisition or zoning a factor in your planning? Read More »
Do you use or plan to use neutral host infrastructure? By Hema Kadia Do you use or plan to use neutral host infrastructure? Read More »
Do you require a multi-vendor, interoperable deployment? By Hema Kadia Do you require a multi-vendor, interoperable deployment? Read More »
Are you considering Open RAN (O-RAN) models in your architecture? By Hema Kadia Are you considering Open RAN (O-RAN) models in your architecture? Read More »
Is private 5G intended as a standalone network or integrated with public mobile infrastructure? By Hema Kadia Is private 5G intended as a standalone network or integrated with public mobile infrastructure? Read More »
Do you require cross-site mobility (handover between factories)? By Hema Kadia Do you require cross-site mobility (handover between factories)? Read More »
Is your current IT infrastructure compatible with 5G radio backhaul? By Hema Kadia Is your current IT infrastructure compatible with 5G radio backhaul? Read More »
Will your deployment follow a phased rollout (site-by-site)? By Hema Kadia Will your deployment follow a phased rollout (site-by-site)? Read More »
Do you intend to use a hybrid (on-prem + cloud) 5G core? By Hema Kadia Do you intend to use a hybrid (on-prem + cloud) 5G core? Read More »
Are you planning a centralized or distributed 5G architecture? By Hema Kadia Are you planning a centralized or distributed 5G architecture? Read More »
Are any facilities in FCC-restricted areas? By Hema Kadia Are any facilities in FCC-restricted areas? Read More »
Will this network need to operate across national regulatory zones? By Hema Kadia Will this network need to operate across national regulatory zones? Read More »
Will indoor/outdoor 5G coverage require separate small cell configurations? By Hema Kadia Will indoor/outdoor 5G coverage require separate small cell configurations? Read More »
Are your buildings multi-story or contain basement/underground manufacturing? By Hema Kadia Are your buildings multi-story or contain basement/underground manufacturing? Read More »
How often do your facility layouts change (impacting RF plan)? By Hema Kadia How often do your facility layouts change (impacting RF plan)? Read More »
Do you require advanced geofencing via spectrum policy control? By Hema Kadia Do you require advanced geofencing via spectrum policy control? Read More »
Do you require dynamic spectrum assignment or static channels? By Hema Kadia Do you require dynamic spectrum assignment or static channels? Read More »
Have you filed for PAL licenses in your operating regions? By Hema Kadia Have you filed for PAL licenses in your operating regions? Read More »
Are you planning to use licensed spectrum (in addition to CBRS or other bands) ? By Hema Kadia Are you planning to use licensed spectrum (in addition to CBRS or other bands) ? Read More »
Are you operating in a region with CBRS availability or interference from adjacent spectrum users? By Hema Kadia Are you operating in a region with CBRS availability or interference from adjacent spectrum users? Read More »
Do you require isolation guarantees (no interference) for mission-critical traffic? By Hema Kadia Do you require isolation guarantees (no interference) for mission-critical traffic? Read More »
Is spectrum licensing cost a major constraint in your deployment plans? By Hema Kadia Is spectrum licensing cost a major constraint in your deployment plans? Read More »
Are you aware of propagation and performance differences across these bands? By Hema Kadia Are you aware of propagation and performance differences across these bands? Read More »
Are you evaluating different spectrum bands (low, mid, mmWave) for specific use cases? By Hema Kadia Are you evaluating different spectrum bands (low, mid, mmWave) for specific use cases? Read More »
Which spectrum types are you exploring? (GAA, PAL, licensed, unlicensed) By Hema Kadia Which spectrum types are you exploring? (GAA, PAL, licensed, unlicensed) Read More »
What frequency bands have been trialed before (CBRS, mmWave)? By Hema Kadia What frequency bands have been trialed before (CBRS, mmWave)? Read More »
Does your facility contain RF-challenging environments (e.g., metal enclosures, high EMI zones)? By Hema Kadia Does your facility contain RF-challenging environments (e.g., metal enclosures, high EMI zones)? Read More »
Is there a history of RF interference or multipath issues? By Hema Kadia Is there a history of RF interference or multipath issues? Read More »
Do you have RF modeling tools internally or use third parties? By Hema Kadia Do you have RF modeling tools internally or use third parties? Read More »
Are SOPs documented for new technology rollouts? By Hema Kadia Are SOPs documented for new technology rollouts? Read More »
Do you perform historical data trend analysis on operational KPIs? By Hema Kadia Do you perform historical data trend analysis on operational KPIs? Read More »
Do you need deterministic traffic guarantees for industrial apps? By Hema Kadia Do you need deterministic traffic guarantees for industrial apps? Read More »
Do your machines support TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking)? By Hema Kadia Do your machines support TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking)? Read More »
How critical is time synchronization across devices and systems? By Hema Kadia How critical is time synchronization across devices and systems? Read More »
Do OT devices require deterministic communication or time synchronization? By Hema Kadia Do OT devices require deterministic communication or time synchronization? Read More »
Are OT alarms/escalations triggered by wireless event telemetry? By Hema Kadia Are OT alarms/escalations triggered by wireless event telemetry? Read More »
Is there a centralized OT/IT convergence team? By Hema Kadia Is there a centralized OT/IT convergence team? Read More »
How many industrial protocol stacks (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA, Profinet) need to be carried over 5G? By Hema Kadia How many industrial protocol stacks (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA, Profinet) need to be carried over 5G? Read More »
Is your manufacturing execution system (MES) integrated with machines over wireless networks? By Hema Kadia Is your manufacturing execution system (MES) integrated with machines over wireless networks? Read More »
What protocol standards are most commonly used (Modbus, Profinet, OPC-UA)? By Hema Kadia What protocol standards are most commonly used (Modbus, Profinet, OPC-UA)? Read More »
Do you require OTA firmware upgrades across all wireless-connected devices? By Hema Kadia Do you require OTA firmware upgrades across all wireless-connected devices? Read More »
Is there automated device provisioning for IoT endpoints? By Hema Kadia Is there automated device provisioning for IoT endpoints? Read More »
Do you use industrial orchestrators or controllers (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell)? By Hema Kadia Do you use industrial orchestrators or controllers (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell)? Read More »
Are you planning to connect legacy PLCs or edge controllers to the 5G core? By Hema Kadia Are you planning to connect legacy PLCs or edge controllers to the 5G core? Read More »
What types of OT systems are in place (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, DCS)? By Hema Kadia What types of OT systems are in place (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, DCS)? Read More »
Are your PLCs or DCS systems mapped to quality KPIs like OEE or scrap rate? By Hema Kadia Are your PLCs or DCS systems mapped to quality KPIs like OEE or scrap rate? Read More »
Is your CI/CD pipeline extended to the edge or radio stack? By Hema Kadia Is your CI/CD pipeline extended to the edge or radio stack? Read More »
Are AI/ML models currently running on edge or cloud to enhance operations? By Hema Kadia Are AI/ML models currently running on edge or cloud to enhance operations? Read More »
Do you have an API gateway or middleware platform? By Hema Kadia Do you have an API gateway or middleware platform? Read More »
How do you ensure high availability for worker communication in noisy/hazardous areas? By Hema Kadia How do you ensure high availability for worker communication in noisy/hazardous areas? Read More »
Do you require SLAs for critical alarms, alerts, or emergency evacuation communication? By Hema Kadia Do you require SLAs for critical alarms, alerts, or emergency evacuation communication? Read More »
Will you deploy connected wearables or PPE with biometric/environmental monitoring? By Hema Kadia Will you deploy connected wearables or PPE with biometric/environmental monitoring? Read More »
Are there zones that require real-time geofencing for safety (e.g., heavy machinery)? By Hema Kadia Are there zones that require real-time geofencing for safety (e.g., heavy machinery)? Read More »
Do you plan to expand these use cases to other facilities or global operations? By Hema Kadia Do you plan to expand these use cases to other facilities or global operations? Read More »
Are use cases being mapped to Industry 4.0 or smart factory transformation goals? By Hema Kadia Are use cases being mapped to Industry 4.0 or smart factory transformation goals? Read More »
