Ericsson private 5G releases with new hardware, software enhancements enabling industry 4.0
Summary
The benefits of private networks are recognised in the manufacturing space, as the foundation of Industry 4.0 which requires reliable secure connectivity. As manufacturers continue to accellerate digitalisation, there is a growing need to add next level automation, agility and safety into business-critical operations. As such, manufacturers need a digitalisation platform such as Ericsson Private 5G, that provides reliable connectivity, predictable latency, high capacity bandwidth all wrapped into one secure network. Gustavo Moura, manager, digital transformation for operations programme, Nestle Brazil, says, “5G private networks provide a new reality for the industry. For us, the benefits include changing and simplifying the factory’s physical environment and the ability to connect a large number of devices to the same network.