Private 5G for Events: Nokia, Digita, and CoreGo Join Forces

Nokia, Digita, and CoreGo have partnered to roll out private 5G networks and edge computing solutions at high-traffic event venues. Using Nokia's Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) and CoreGoโ€™s payment and access tech, the trio delivers real-time data flow, reliable connectivity, and enhanced guest experience across Finland and international locationsโ€”serving over 2 million attendees to date.
Private 5G for Events: Nokia, Digita, and CoreGo Join Forces

Private Networks Enhance Onsite Payment and Access at High-Traffic Venues

Nokia, Digita, and event tech firm CoreGo have teamed up to improve network performance and customer experience at large-scale events across Finland and beyond. Leveraging Private Networks and Edge Computing, the collaboration focuses on delivering secure, high-speed data services for real-time operations like payments, access control, and ticket scanning.


The partnership uses Nokia’s Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) platform, a private wireless solution that supports fast, uninterrupted connectivity. Installed and maintained by Digita, the solution enables mobile and scalable deploymentsโ€”helping event organizers manage onsite systems efficiently, regardless of venue size or location.

Real-Time Payments and Data Security Powered by 5G Networks

The integration of CoreGo’s point-of-sale (POS) technology with Nokia’s DAC private wireless network provides consistent and real-time connectivity. This is essential for services like inventory tracking, secure payments, and access control. With support from Private 5G, the system ensures reliability, scalability, and data securityโ€”key components for modern, tech-enabled event operations.

Deployed at both Finnish and international venues, this solution has already served more than 2 million event attendees over the past two years, according to the companies involved.

Improving Customer and Staff Experience Through Real-Time Insights

Private wireless solutions are becoming critical for live events where uptime and responsiveness are non-negotiable. With Private Networks, organizers can enable advanced features like digital signage, geo-location services, and real-time data analytics. This also supports better communication for staff and interactive fan engagement.

โ€œOur aim is to improve both the visitor experience and the efficiency of event operations,โ€ said Hannu Elomaa, CEO and Founder of CoreGo. โ€œWorking with trusted partners like Nokia and Digita helps us deliver real-time awareness and high-performance access control and payment tools.โ€

Driving Event Tech Innovation Across the Nordics with Private 5G

Digita sees this collaboration as part of its broader strategy to expand its role in delivering enterprise-grade private 5G services across the Nordics. โ€œWeโ€™re proud that CoreGo has chosen us to support event deployments in Finland and internationally,โ€ said Pekka Koskinen, Head of Sales for Private Networks at Digita. โ€œNokiaโ€™s technology ensures dependable and efficient data transfer under the most demanding conditions.โ€

Private 5G and Edge Capabilities Reshape Event Connectivity

According to Michael Aspinall, Head of Sales, Enterprise Campus Edge, Europe at Nokia, โ€œPrivate 5G networks, combined with robust Edge cloud capabilities, are redefining the visitor journeyโ€”from the moment a ticket is purchased to post-event services. Our successful projects with Digita and CoreGo show how dependable 5G can be for large-scale event environments.โ€

About the Companies

Nokia: Nokia is a global Telecom and B2B technology leader, known for building open, scalable networks that integrate across mobile, fixed, and Telco Cloud environments. Through Nokia Bell Labs, the company invests in long-term research that drives future innovation in AI, networking, and communications.

Digita: Digita operates Finlandโ€™s leading terrestrial TV and radio infrastructure and is a major provider of Private Networks, IoT, and Data Center solutions. The company also offers indoor coverage and infrastructure services across sectors including media, industry, and real estate.

CoreGo: CoreGo specializes in tech solutions for events and venues, with a focus on seamless Payment Solutions, access control, and high-availability networking. Their expertise lies in blending robust infrastructure with intuitive tools that enhance the experience for event visitors, staff, and organizers alike.


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