Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) has entered into a partnership with Celona to introduce a comprehensive private 5G solution specifically tailored for industrial and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This new service leverages various components from ALE’s existing technology portfolio, including ruggedized OmniSwitch hardware and software solutions for local and wide area connectivity, all managed via ALE’s OmniVista management platform.
The integration of Celona’s private wireless technologies enhances the offering, providing critical features such as a software-defined core, secure SIM/eSIM authentication, and wireless access points. Notably, the package will employ Celona’s MicroSlicing technology, which ensures optimal application Quality of Service (QoS) and adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Additionally, Aerloc technology will support dependable service and policy enforcement for essential business applications.
The ALE Private 5G service is geared towards large enterprises and is particularly focused on complex environments such as manufacturing plants, refineries, and logistics warehouses, where traditional networking poses challenges. ALE emphasized that this solution delivers extensive wireless coverage, enabling secure high-speed mobility and supporting real-time critical applications typical in industrial settings.
The service aligns with the needs of networked IoT devices that require ultra-low latency and precise performance, making it suitable for autonomous vehicles, robotics, high-definition video analytics, and augmented virtual reality applications.
According to a recent Gartner Magic Quadrant, Celona is recognized as a specialist in private mobile networks. Their solutions combine various elements necessary for deployable 5G LAN technology, offering options for self-managed or managed service models through partnerships with resellers, including Verizon and NTT Data.
Gartner’s research highlights the advantages of private mobile networks, particularly in industrial contexts. These benefits include improved reliability and scalability compared to conventional wireless options, greater data privacy, enhanced isolation from public cellular networks, superior authentication beyond Wi-Fi, integration of multiple connectivity methods, and enhanced capabilities for data collection and analysis necessary for advanced industrial applications.
