2027 Intelligence Programs

John Deere

After several years of planning and evaluation, Cargill made private 5G its manufacturing connectivity standard. By January 2026, it had turned on more than 50 sites across the US, Europe, and Latin America in roughly 10 months with Celona’s Orion 5G LAN platform, at a fraction of the cost of comparable Wi-Fi deployments.
In this 183rd episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:
1. FCC probes AT&T's recent outage
2. T-Mobile finally gets its Auction 108 Spectrum, could supercharge T-Mobile’s rural push
3. Sateliot readies four NB-IoT satellites for deployment supporting 5G NR
4. Dish won’t buy T-Mobile’s 800 MHz spectrum, setting up for an auction
5. Will’s visit and impressions tied to John Deere 5G connected factory tour ahead of his Forbes contribution
6. India is set to have another big 5G auction this year
In the podcast episode "The Backbone of Business: Reliable Connectivity," host Allen Proithis and guest Rowan Litter of VDC Research delve into the critical role of private wireless networks within the enterprise connectivity landscape. They discuss the advantages of cellular technology in terms of security and control over network assets, especially when compared to traditional Wi-Fi. The conversation highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, pushing enterprises towards adopting technologies like AI, IoT, and private wireless to ensure reliable, secure connectivity. They explore the evolving demands of the workforce for more technologically enabled environments and the importance of education and ecosystem development for the adoption of 5G and beyond. The episode also touches on the cost-effectiveness and complementary nature of private wireless networks alongside Wi-Fi, underscoring the importance of security and the speculative future of 6G technology.
John Deere partnered with SpaceX to provide cutting-edge satellite communications (SATCOM) service to farmers, utilizing the Starlink network. This will allow farmers facing rural connectivity challenges to fully leverage precision agriculture technologies. making them more productive, profitable, and sustainable in their operations as they continue to provide food, fuel, and fiber for their communities and a growing global population. The SATCOM solution will connect both new and existing machines through satellite internet service and ruggedized satellite terminals. This will fully enable technologies such as autonomy, real-time data sharing, remote diagnostics, and more.
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