Today, everything is connected – from phones to watches to cars – modernizing industries, and cellular connectivity changing the way we live, work, and learn. But, at the same time carriers are building out the infrastructure to support this enhanced connectivity, they are setting aggressive decarbonization goals, including public Net Zero ambitions.

What that means for communications service providers (CSPs) is that they can no longer view performance as the sole criterion for success. The telecommunications network of today must be powerful and nimble – and it needs to be sustainable, too. And, AI is the key to creating and managing energy efficiency, reducing carbon footprint while continuing to deliver the high-quality service customers demand.

RAN Represents the Bulk of Energy Usage – And an Opportunity for Savings

The telecom industry is in a unique position when it comes to decarbonization. Advanced connectivity is key to enabling carbon reduction in other industries, and there is also a tremendous opportunity for the telecom industry to lead by example by cutting its own emissions. 

The Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment accounts for 80% of the energy use for an operator, based on a benchmarking study by the GSMA. Yet the GSMA also reports 62 operators, representing 61% of the industry (by revenue), have committed to a science-based carbon reduction target, pledging to reduce direct and indirect emissions by 2030.

As networks become increasingly complex, managing energy usage can’t be done manually. Software that monitors for periods of low usage to shut down unnecessary equipment is a good first step, but purely reactive solutions won’t be enough to manage traffic demands while cutting emissions.

AI is the missing ingredient that will help CSPs gain insights to inform ongoing energy savings, while also driving real-time efficiencies through operational orchestration.

AI is what will take network energy management from reactive to predictive, making decisions based on the network’s needs.

For example, AI functions can decide, based on data, what resources will be needed in the coming hours and days, and if all the capacity in the frequency bands within the RAN will be needed. They can then turn off or on different frequency bands or other resources according to predicted demand.

Because, AI programs dynamically learn, adapt, and act accordingly, these tools enable operators to control cells dynamically and in turn, serve dynamic traffic patterns instead of just peak traffic.

Taking things to the next level, CSPs will be able to use AI and machine learning predictions to build digital twins of the RAN environment, allowing them to test and develop energy-saving features without any risk to their actual, live network. 

AI Can Identify and Enable Savings Beyond Network Operations

And it’s not just the day-to-day network management where AI tools can help reduce energy usage. They can also help operators diagnose and resolve issues remotely, getting things right the first time to reduce unplanned downtime – as well as achieving carbon reduction through fewer maintenance truck rolls. And, with AI insights, CSPs can identify where new cell sites or other resources should be deployed, creating efficiencies with deployments and equipment buildouts.  

Another area where AI can enable energy savings is in the passive equipment at individual cellular sites, things like climate control or air conditioning.

AI solutions can help companies manage the energy infrastructure on-site more intelligently. They can also help in areas where demand response programs are enabled, or when government regulations or tariffs are in place to control peak demand.

For example, AI-powered applications can switch to battery power during times when tariffs are higher (peak load shifting), or when the grid power usage reaches a certain power grid alternating current (AC) limit.

There is a real urgency behind the need for CSPs to make operations more energy efficient, as the telecom industry works to meet self-declared sustainability targets as well as government mandates. Yet, there can be an understandable hesitancy to enact some energy-saving solutions, for fear of disrupting networks or reducing the quality of service. Luckily, AI can be a solution for both these issues – giving CSPs the tools they need to manage complex network functions in the most efficient manner possible, while also collecting and analyzing data to test and refine new applications in a virtual environment, such as a digital twin. Cellular networks need to get smarter to meet sustainability expectations without affecting customer experience – and AI is the key to making it work.

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OneLayer, a leading provider of secure and efficient networking solutions, is proud to announce its achievement in securing private 5G/LTE networks while delivering a 300% return on investment (ROI) to its valued utility customers.

The use of private cellular networks is growing across various industries, enabling enterprises to drive digital transformation and increase operational efficiency and agility.

Utility companies and enterprises in general face certain challenges when operating private cellular networks. Among these challenges are managing cybersecurity effectively, optimizing operations and performance, increasing supply chain speed and efficiency, overcoming the lack of knowledge about cellular networks, and simplifying regulatory compliance. OneLayer addresses these challenges by providing a comprehensive and dedicated solution to help utilities leverage their investments and unlock greater business value from private cellular networks.

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The OneLayer Bridge solution has addressed these challenges while delivering a significant 300% return on investment. First, it enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of cybersecurity management, enabling real-time visibility and improving security policy enforcement while reducing operational costs through process automation. Second, it increases the speed and efficiency of the supply chain, facilitating seamless and agile logistics operations. Finally, it simplifies regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations without undue complexity.

“We are thrilled to deliver such exceptional results to our customers,” said Joel Silberman, VP Of Sales and Business Development at OneLayer. “Our focus on securing private cellular networks and driving substantial ROI reflects our commitment to providing cutting-edge technology that meets the evolving needs of modern enterprises.”

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Motorola unveiled the new moto g power 5G, a device designed to power the fun. Joining the g family lineup in North America, moto g power 5G puts you in the fast lane with powerful 5G speeds, an incredible display experience and extraordinary battery life, all at a budget-friendly price.

giving new meaning to performance and viewability

The new moto g power 5G features the MediaTek Dimensity 930 octa-core processor, unleashing powerful 5G performance¹ and offering frequencies up to 2.2GHz¹, so you can experience captivating videography, premium multimedia and reliable gaming without glitches. Get faster downloads in seconds² and exceptional power efficiency, thanks to advanced 5G that has been integrated into the 6nm chip. Plus, with 4GB/6GB³ of memory, switching back and forth between apps is smooth and seamless.

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Built with viewing and comfort in mind, the display on the moto g power 5G gives you the best of both worlds. Complete with a 6.5″ Full HD+ display and 120Hz refresh rate, the moto g power 5G delivers fluid gameplay and scrolling with razor-sharp details on an 84% screen-to-body ratio. Additionally, stereo speakers and the spatial sound of Dolby Atmos add a new layer to your favorite songs and movies, creating an immersive visual-audio experience.

seizing the moment with a battery and camera that can keep up

Look forward to a massive 5000mAh battery offering up to 38 hours⁴ of battery life, so keeping up on the go is the least of your worries. Listen to playlists for longer, video chat with friends for hours on end and binge watch your go-to shows. Do all of this with the space to do even more, thanks to 128GB/256GB of built-in storage⁴ and the option to add up to 1TB more using a microSD card.^3,5,6

Plus, with a 50MP camera system, you can capture your surroundings with precision and accuracy – no matter the time of day. Whether you’re snapping photos of the sunrise or sunset, the 50MP main camera with Quad Pixel technology lets in more light for sharper, brighter photos. The 2MP Macro Vision camera ensures that every detail is visible and enhanced while the 2MP depth sensor creates picture-perfect portraits ideal for your social profiles. On the front, a 16MP selfie camera allows you to capture exceptional photos of you and your friends.

personalizing your experience and protecting your data in new ways

Android 13 enhances your experiences so your phone looks and feels like it’s yours. Whether you’re customizing your apps by color, theme or language, managing your notifications to prevent overload, or having your media player match your personal music taste, define your color palette and customize your experience in a way that works for you. Android 13 also features a centralized hub for security and privacy settings, including a new “privacy check-up” feature, offering more control over which information apps can and can’t access, including app notifications and clipboard history.

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Taking security even further, the moto g power comes equipped with the new Moto Secure App. Powered by ThinkShield, Moto Secure is your go-to destination for all vital device security and privacy features. Within the app, you can quickly check and control protections to all Android and Motorola-related apps and settings. From there, add an extra layer of protection to sensitive information and apps by hiding select apps and files in Secure Folder, which is protected by a PIN. You can also minimize risks when connecting to public Wi-Fi and cellular networks with the Network Protection feature, control your lock screen options with Lock Screen Security or activate PIN Pad Scramble for extra peace of mind. Monitor and manage all of this and more with the Privacy Dashboard, which gives you a clear and comprehensive view of which apps have accessed your calendar, contacts, files, camera, microphone and location during the past 24 hours.

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Celona, a Silicon Valley technology innovator credited with developing the first fully-integrated enterprise 5G LAN system, introduced the first 5G LAN intelligent routing capabilities for private cellular networks. This technology has been made possible by Celona’s ability to integrate with existing enterprise networks seamlessly and makes it possible for private 4G/5G networks to address secure connectivity for a new generation of use cases, from automated mobile robotics to computer vision.

Integrating a Celona 5G LAN within an existing enterprise Layer 3 network can be completed in a matter of minutes using proven, industry-standard routing protocols such as OSPF and RIPv2.

With Celona’s intelligent 5G LAN routing, enterprises now gain complete visibility into and control over client devices that were previously inaccessible due to the use of network address translation (NAT) services or mobile gateways. As a result, potential security concerns are eliminated, operational deployment is streamlined, and tedious manual network configuration and administration is alleviated.

This level of control accelerates time to value for organizations deploying 4G/5G technology within their existing networks without requiring the complex configuration, integration, and costly professional services associated with traditional cellular infrastructure.

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ELIMINATING CONFIGURATION NIGHTMARES

At the heart of Celona’s new intelligent 5G LAN routing is the innovative use of DHCP lease tracking and IP route management principles to simplify deployment and support of multiple cellular mobile routers in an enterprise environment. This allows a Celona 5G LAN to use a single IP subnet for all attached devices sitting behind multiple different cellular mobile routers.

By parsing DHCP packets, Celona’s intelligent 5G LAN routing dynamically manages IP routing for clients connected to the private wireless network behind cellular mobile routers. Celona is adapting these intelligent IP route management and DHCP lease tracking, for the first time, to private cellular networks to simplify the management and integration of private cellular traffic within enterprise networks.

Unlike any other competitive solution that requires IT staff to tediously configure a myriad of DHCP scopes and individual IP routes to gain access to each device connecting to the network, Celona’s intelligent 5G LAN routing dynamically learns how to access clients, automatically populating route tables used to enable direct client access.

“Our support for 5G LAN routing reflects a deep commitment to making cellular integration within traditional enterprise network infrastructure as friendly and friction-free as possible to existing IT and OT environments,” said Özer Dondurmacıoğlu, VP of Marketing for Celona.

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WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?

As more and more IoT systems and client devices, such as automated guided vehicles or manufacturing robots, make use of cellular-to-Wi-Fi or-Ethernet mobile routers to connect to private wireless networks, massive configuration nightmares, potential security risks, and operational headaches emerge.

Today each mobile router typically functions within a unique LAN subnet, forcing IT administrators to manually configure a massive number of DHCP scopes, a valid range of IP addresses that are available for assignment or lease to client computers on a particular subnet. Within traditional deployment models, utilizing network address translation (NAT) services on any client device connected to a private cellular network, enterprises lose visibility into the device mix and application types as device IP addresses are made hidden from view from existing QoS, traffic forwarding and security policies within an existing enterprise network.

Celona’s intelligent 5G LAN routing uniquely solves these problems. Client devices remain secure while accessible to the rest of the enterprise network – allowing network administrators to directly access end devices behind the private cellular mobile routers and gateways, without tedious manual network configuration.

Integrated within the Celona Edge, a fully cloud-native private cellular network software stack that controls the operation of 5G LANs, enterprises gain full visibility into and control over 4G/5G user equipment to ensure unprecedented security and device management.

The Celona Edge manages IP routing tasks for the cellular radio access network (RAN). Instead of using NAT to translate all RAN IP addresses into a single IP address that is routable on the network, the Celona Edge can function as a full layer 3 routed interface. As a result, internal RAN IP subnets are fully visible to the rest of the network.

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Cisco announced advancements to its internet of things (IoT) portfolio to help its service provider customers offer a simpler way to manage LPWAN/4G/5G IoT connectivity for new and emerging use cases.

As industries look to evolve their digital strategies in support of hybrid work, they need simplified solutions to connect and manage low-cost, often-stationary devices deployed at massive scale (Mass IoT), such as utility meters, medical devices, and agricultural sensors.

Introduced at Mobile World Congress Barcelona, Cisco IoT Control Center now fulfills industry needs for Mass IoT with a new simplified and secure connectivity management package purpose-built for lower complexity IoT devices. Cisco IoT Control Center manages nearly 200 million devices today, across all licensed cellular networks (LPWAN/4G/5G), giving operators and enterprises the flexibility to choose the network that works best for their use case.

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With low bandwidth consumption and predictable usage patterns, stationary devices are often connected over wide areas with 3GPP LPWAN networks. LPWAN supports a broad range of IoT use cases – from a water meter that sends a burst of data once a week, to a city parking meter that handles transactions throughout the day and night. Remote management for these devices is less complex than those requiring continuous, real-time, mission critical data collection such as connected cars.

With its new Cisco IoT Control Center offer, delivered as a subscription service, service providers can now address the full range of enterprise use cases – from low-to-high complexity from a single platform. The new offer reduces connectivity management complexity and costs without compromising quality, making it practical and profitable for service providers to drive new revenue streams and capitalize on new Mass IoT market opportunities.

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“We are always looking for ways to make IoT more valuable and easier to use for our customers, and now Cisco enables KPN IoT to profitably capitalize on LPWAN market opportunities via the IoT Control Center,” says Carolien Nijhuis, EVP, Internet of Things and Dataservices at KPN. “Offering our enterprise customers a single platform to address the full range of IoT use cases is a great advantage and reduces complexity in our customer’s deployments, leverages existing integrations and improves cost efficiency.”

“We are very pleased to see the new Mass IoT capabilities available on the IoT Control Center platform,” says Marc Overton, Managing Director Division X, for BT’s Enterprise business. “These will enable the pursuit of emerging low-cost, low-complexity IoT segments, with a solution that better meets customers’ needs.”

“We strive to help our service provider customers enable new services and business outcomes for Mass IoT to simplify data collection from millions of devices,” said Masum Mir, Vice President and General Manager, Cable, Mobile and IoT, Cisco. “With these enhancements to Cisco IoT Control Center, our customers can expand into the LPWAN market using a proven platform to help a broad range of growing industries realize what the future of mobile IoT can do to transform their business.”

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HERE is now part of Ericsson’s industry 4.0 partner ecosystem providing location services in combination with private cellular networks for mining operations

HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, and Ericsson, one of the first and leading providers of 5G communication technology and services, have teamed up to provide the global mining industry with custom mapping capabilities. HERE is now a member of Ericsson’s industry 4.0 partner ecosystem.

The mining industry is in rapid modernization phase, with smart mining operations projected to increase threefold until 2025¹. A key driver of this transformation is the access to private cellular networks, enabling safer, more productive, and more sustainable mining operations, through reliable and low latency connectivity. Ericsson’s high-performance 5G private networks are purpose-built for mining operations. A business can deploy an on-premise cellular network for its exclusive use. For mining this includes facilities in very remote areas and underground tunnels, both of which are not typically within public cellular range.

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The combination of Ericsson connectivity and HERE location services deliver true smart mining capabilities, from mapping private terrain, to pinpointing and navigating assets in real-time. By using location data to build continuously updated private maps on the HERE location platform, mining companies can create a canvas to improve operational efficiency and safety. The living map can then be used to search or track, and deploy routing powered by HERE, as well as custom-built applications and services.

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“We are partnering with HERE because of the breadth of their location services – ranging from mapping to routing, positioning and asset tracking. Combining our advanced private network solutions with HERE services will give mining firms a head start on their digitalization journey,” said Thomas Norén, Head of Dedicated Network and Vice-President at Ericsson.

“We look forward to increasing the productivity and safety of the mining industry by bringing location services to Ericsson’s customers. With our private mapping capabilities, we enable mining companies to unleash the power of their location data in many important use cases,” said Gino Ferru, General Manager EMEAR and Senior Vice-President at HERE Technologies.

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A study from Juniper Research has ranked Nokia, Ericsson and Druid Software as key leaders within the private networks sector for 2021. Private cellular networks are cellular networks managed by or for specific businesses, and do not allow unauthorised access. They are generally used where other forms of connectivity are either unavailable or insufficient, such as on an offshore platform, mine or safety platform that requires no outages.

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“If private network players want to move into multiple industries that already use a range of connectivity types, bridging the gap between these technologies will be necessary.”

The Competitor Leaderboard identified the five leading private network vendors as follows:

• Nokia
• Ericsson
• Druid Software
• Telit
• Celona

Juniper Research’s Competitor Leaderboard provides an independent assessment of the market standing of the leading players. It includes a robust and transparent assessment methodology, including heatmap analysis and a thorough explanation of each company’s market position. The Leaderboard tool assesses each vendor’s capacity, capability, and product positioning. This includes assessing the size of their operations, financial performance and the sophistication of their private network offerings.

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Private Network Management – A Key Opportunity

The report, Private Cellular Networks: Spectrum Assessment, Business Models & Forecasts 2021-2026, found that traditional cellular network operators are often behind in the roll-out of private network capabilities, which has allowed other providers to step into the role. The most successful players here are network vendors with equipment channels that they can use as an entry point into the market. The flexible nature of 5G has enabled many non-traditional operators to provide private cellular services, particularly where regulation allows for unlicenced use of 5G spectrum.

“While traditional cellular connectivity is the core of private networks’ benefits, many users will want to maintain other forms of connectivity technology, such as Wi-Fi and low-power wide area networks,” remarked report author James Moar. “If private network players want to move into multiple industries that already use a range of connectivity types, bridging the gap between these technologies will be necessary.”

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Remote control of race car over 5G

5G Hub showcase in conjunction with Ericsson and VodafoneZiggo

Soliton Systems, a leading manufacturer of ultra-low latency streaming solutions over cellular networks, have announced an almost inconceivable showcase to demonstrate the remote control of a racing car over 5G.

Soliton Systems, in partnership with VodafoneZiggo and Ericsson Telecommunication as part of the 5G Hub initiative to jointly showcase futuristic applications, will demonstrate a remotely driven racing car. It will be controlled using a video live stream where it will be remotely driven using 5G.

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Go Ito, Managing Director at Soliton Systems Europe explains “With the 5G Hub, we want to show something spectacular that could really demonstrate the reliability and capabilities of our ultra-low latency units for live streaming, combined with the power of 5G. We thought ‘what could highlight our competencies better than remotely controlling a high-speed race car?’ Even a few milliseconds delay or loss of video could be catastrophic.”

Soliton’s advanced encoding technology with its secure RASCOW2 transmission protocol uses multiple networks simultaneously for improved connectivity and redundancy, allowing what would have traditionally been the domain of sci-fi movies to become a reality. Operations such as remote driving, remote heavy machinery operation, remote drone control and remote surgery could all become normal occurrences.

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Edwin Dijkstra, Solution Architect at Ericsson says: “Soliton is a major contribution to the ecosystem of the 5G Hub. Our partnership allows us to jointly showcase futuristic applications with low latency. The Hub’s aspiration is to be a breeding place for new technologies, and this is being achieved by our ambitious remote driving car demonstration.” 

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SCF and Europe’s ports to develop technical blueprints to speed rollout of improved cellular connectivity and private cellular networks

Small Cell Forum (SCF) released the first in a series of requirements reports that will inform the development of technical blueprints to speed the delivery of robust cellular connectivity for seaports.

The document sets out a framework of connectivity requirements from 12 European ports and ports organizations, including commercial drivers and perceived challenges to digital transformation.

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The document brings together inputs from senior port representatives, summarizing commercial ambitions and operational imperatives, development plans, tenant connectivity requirements and examples of digital projects and private network trials already underway.

This document builds on SCF235 Private networks and small cells. This earlier document concluded that private networking technology is a significant opportunity for service providers and their enterprise customers, enabling new business models and tailored services. It allows businesses to integrate diverse sensors, machines, people, vehicles and more across a wide range of applications and usage scenarios.

This earlier work described how many larger ports were already benefiting from private cellular networks with small cells and the 5G technologies currently in trials.  SCF’s initiative to develop connectivity blueprints aims to avoid reinventing the wheel for every port, speeding and cutting the costs of deployments and establishing a scalable model that addresses the baseline cellular connectivity requirements for ports of all sizes.  

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Art King, IBN Technologies for Corning Optical Communications, said: “Corning was delighted to co-lead this project. This paper is the first step in what we hope will be an ongoing engagement with seaports, where the focus is on a deep dive into the sector’s evolving business requirements and how these must be supported by 5G-Era technologies. Together with fellow members of the Small Cell Forum, we thank the participating seaports for their warm welcome and look forward to supporting their development.”

Richard Kennedy, Small Cell Forum’s Chief Operations Officer said: “It is clear digital transformation is an inevitable part of the future of ports and the industries and transport networks that serve them or use them. Our endgame here is to consider the commonalities of current and future requirements and the extent to which a scalable, baseline blueprint for cellular connectivity can be developed for the sector that reduces the need to reinvent the wheel for each port, reduce costs and speed deployments.”

SCF will shortly be announcing the dates for a virtual workshop with ports representatives globally to discuss the paper’s findings, share best practice and establish a framework on which the technical blueprints can be built.

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