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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 Handlingโ€™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 Ericssonโ€™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 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 Ericssonโ€™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 worldโ€™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 โ€œliving laboratoryโ€ 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 Ericssonโ€™s leadership in leveraging private 5G technology to modernize airport environments, paving the way for smarter, safer, and more sustainable air travel solutions globally.
T-Mobile and NVIDIA are at the forefront of AI-driven 6G innovation, establishing a groundbreaking partnership to integrate artificial intelligence into 6G radio access networks (RAN). Through the AI RAN Innovation Center and NVIDIAโ€™s AI Aerial platform, T-Mobile aims to create smarter, more adaptive networks, generating new revenue streams and enhancing performance across diverse applications. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in telecomโ€™s AI evolution, positioning T-Mobile to lead in future network standardization and innovation through partnerships with industry giants like Ericsson, Nokia, and Microsoft.
Ericssonโ€™s new 5G Advanced software suite empowers communications service providers (CSPs) to achieve high-performance programmable networks with advanced AI-driven automation, service-aware RAN, and intent-based networking. These innovations enable CSPs to optimize connectivity, drive revenue through network monetization, and deliver top-tier user experiences as 5G capabilities continue to evolve.
In a global first, Telstra and Ericsson trialed the AI-powered EACC rApp on Telstraโ€™s live network via the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP). This AI-driven solution enhances network automation by ensuring configuration consistency in real time, helping Telstra advance toward fully autonomous networks. With AI capabilities for self-optimization and self-correction, the EACC rApp improves network efficiency and reliability, offering valuable insights into the potential of AI in telecom to elevate performance and customer experience.
Singtel and Ericsson have partnered to launch an enhanced Network-as-a-Service solution aimed at streamlining network provisioning and service management for telcos and enterprises. By integrating Singtelโ€™s Paragon platform with Ericssonโ€™s Service Orchestration and Assurance, this collaboration offers a fully automated, API-enabled platform that accelerates the rollout of 5G and edge services, enabling CSPs to monetize new opportunities while improving service quality.
Ericsson has launched the “Ericsson Hackathon 2024” in collaboration with key Indonesian government and academic partners to foster innovation in smart manufacturing. Focused on leveraging 5G technology and Generative AI, the hackathon invites participants to develop cutting-edge solutions addressing key challenges in the manufacturing sector. With a prize pool of USD 3,200 and hands-on mentorship, the event aims to accelerate Indonesia’s digital transformation toward Industry 4.0.
Ericsson has launched a private 5G network pilot at Schiphol Airport, aimed at modernizing operations as part of the “Airport 4.0” strategy. The network addresses the airport’s challenges like aging infrastructure and increasing passenger volumes with a secure, high-speed, low-latency solution. Ericssonโ€™s network supports both 4G and 5G, enabling IoT integration, predictive maintenance, and enhanced security, positioning Schiphol as a global leader in airport innovation.
Evergy partners with OneLayer to secure and scale its private LTE network, supporting the energy providerโ€™s critical infrastructure. Using OneLayerโ€™s Bridge platform, Evergy enhances security, automates device management, and ensures real-time visibility across IoT and OT systems. As the demand for private cellular networks in the energy sector grows, robust management solutions like OneLayer’s become essential.

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