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5G community in a spirit of optimism

FUENF-G.de's "Connect2Innovate" promised inspiring keynotes, application-oriented discussions about 5G campus networks and valuable networking opportunities. And the participants were delighted. Representatives of the 5G community met in a pleasant atmosphere for an exchange of ideas, which was characterized by practical presentations and lectures as well as constructive discussions.

Power for secure communication at the PMR Expo

Smooth voice and data communication has been one of the objectives of PMR Expo for 23 years. But the challenges are constantly increasing. As the leading European trade fair for safety-critical communication, the three-day event in the halls of Koelnmesse addresses the control of operational processes, emergency operations, monitoring tasks and data applications.

5G Usecase with Drones

Paul Kho (Editor FUENF G) discusses a 5G use case involving drones to support emergency responders with Daniel Wolbers (Head of Bid & Solution Management, MEDIA BROADCAST) and Dr. Timo Maurer (Innovation Management - Economic Development, Harburg District Germany).

The metaverse for business is already a reality

The joint study by Nokia and EY shows that beyond the colorful gamer worlds, the metaverse also offers real added value to industry. Enormous increases in efficiency in practice often exceed expectations, according to one of the study's findings. This also makes it worthwhile to invest in high-performance

5G capability at the cost of 4G

At MBBF in Dubai Huawei exhibited among others their products with reduced capacity (RedCap). In his interview with FUENF-G Dr. Philip Song sees a first demand of RedCap products e.g. as a backhaul in industry structures and smart ports.

5.5G highlights at Dubai’s global mobile broadband forum

The futuristic metropolis of Dubai shall be the convening grounds for this year's biggest 5.5G event. The city known for its cutting-edge architecture and relentless pursuit of innovation will host the 14th Global Mobile Broadband Forum.

AI drives the development of 5G, not the other way around

"AI drives the development of 5G, not the other way around," says Prof. Peter Sachsenmeier. He discusses with FUENF-G at the 14th Mobile Broadband Forum how 5G is triggering a wave of investments, the tasks and challenges future 5G users face, and why 'legacy' is the key word for him. Watch the video interview for more insights.

RedCap solutions at MBBF Dubai

RedCap's lightweight 5G technology, as defined in 3GPP Release 17, is poised to revolutionize industries across the spectrum, from manufacturing and electric power to home broadband, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and smart wearables.

Key Insights 14th Global MBBF Dubai

With ever more vertical industries collaborating, and 5G and 5.5G entering their fourth year since their inception, wireless broadband has come a long way since the first mobile call, fifty years ago.  Read more about the highlights of the 14th global MBB forum from Dubai, on all things 5G

5G campus networks bring countable efficiency gains to industry

After the initial euphoria, the new 5G standard had to battle with a number of problems at the start, which inhibited its use in the manufacturing and process industries. In the meantime, the situation has completely turned around. 5G campus networks are on the rise, and the results

ArcelorMittal Advances Decarbonization of the Steel Industry with 5G

In the industry, private 5G networks are on the rise. The reason? They enable companies to digitize and optimize industrial processes, leading to efficiency gains and aligning with ambitious sustainability goals. Recently, steel and mining conglomerate ArcelorMittal France, along with Orange Business and Ericsson, announced the operational launch of

Enhancing Energy Efficiency for 5G Campus Networks

The future of industry lies in 5G campus networks, yet the energy demand poses challenges for operators. Discover how innovative approaches and artificial intelligence contribute to making 5G campus networks more efficient and reducing energy costs.

New twists in the dispute over 5G Huawei technology ban

  The use of Huawei technology in mobile networks is considered a potential security risk. Politicians and security agencies warn that it could be used to carry out sabotage or espionage on behalf of the Chinese government. While the EU and Interior Minister Faeser are increasing the pressure

Patent agreement between Huawei and Ericsson

Huawei and Ericsson have signed a long-term global patent cross-licensing agreement covering patents essential to standards such as 3GPP, ITU, IEEE, and IETF standards for 3G, 4G, and 5G wireless technologies.

New M2M 4G Router

The H20 Compact 4G Router series of products use high performance industrial 32-bit communication processor, flush bonding real-time operating system as a software supporting platform.

Siemens offers complete 5G Campusnet solution and test lab

Siemens now offers all the elements for a 5G campus network from a single source. (Source: Siemens) Three years ago, Siemens came onto the market with a 5G router – and promised more for 2023. Now the company is preparing to keep its promise.

Industrial 5G – home game for AMR

A latest study by the digital association Bitkom clearly shows: 85 percent of manufacturing companies in Germany consider the availability of 5G to be important, with 52 percent even attesting to its very high importance.

Stefan Brandes (Verizon): “Big, Bigger, 5G”

Stefan Brandes from Verizon emphasizes the growing significance of 5G networks for production and logistics in an interview conducted by the FUENF-G editorial team at the Hannover Messe 2023. He specifically highlights their relevance in the context of heavy machinery and large-scale facilities such as ports.

5 Questions for Dominik Rüchardt: Don’t rush things

Bernd Meidel (Editor 5G) talks to Dominik Rüchardt (Senior Director Customer Strategy Office, PTC) about the deployment of 5G, the ideal procedure for its introduction and how 5G fits in with the major issues of our time - namely resilience, sustainability and an aging society.

Malaysia’s new 5G rollout may exclude Huawei

Malaysia's government plans to roll out a second 5G network by 2024. With bidding for equipment contracts open to all companies, Western governments warn the country not to allow China's Huawei to participate.

IoT for the manufacturing industry

Faced with increasing competition, more and more small and medium-sized manufacturing companies are looking for solutions to become more efficient and profitable while meeting the growing expectations of their customers. Increasing productivity by 10% to 25%, or a value of more than $1.8 billion, with the help of the Internet of Things could become a reality as early as next year, according to studies.

Listicle: Routers and more at the Hannover Messe 2023

For companies and industry representatives taking the long way to Hannover Trade Fair this year, finding the right solution for their connectivity requirements might be akin to looking for a needle in a haystack. That's why we've compiled some highlights from the industrial router, campus, and private network sectors

“More than just a router manufacturer”

In the fall of 2020, Swedish 5G pioneer Ericsson was able to close the supply gap on the router side with the acquisition of Cradlepoint. We spoke with Jan Willeke, Area Director Central Europe at Cradlepoint, about the current corporate strategy, which applications are

5G lecture tips for Hannover Messe 2023

At Hannover Messe from April 17 to 21, 2023, many exhibitors will take advantage of the opportunities offered by the new 5G campus network at the exhibition center to demonstrate state-of-the-art solutions for IIoT and Industrie 4.0. Especially in Hall 14 in the "Industrial Wireless Arena + 5G Networks & Applications". Here, the two associations VDMA, ZVEI together with Deutsche Messe present an exhibition area and an extensive lecture and forum program.

brown-iposs to showcase 5G network rollout technologies at Hannover Messe 2023

The Hannover Messe is knocking on the door as the event highlight of the year for industry 5G enthusiasts all over the World. Given this massive opportunity, companies are lining up to showcase their mettle in 5G innovations. A German software company is one of them and promises to showcase its work in the Industrial 5G Arena.

5G Networks and Use cases at Hannover Messe 2023

At Hannover Messe from April 17 to 21, 2023, many exhibitors will take advantage of the opportunities offered by the new 5G campus network at the exhibition center to demonstrate state-of-the-art solutions for IIoT and Industrie 4.0. Especially in Hall 14 in the "Industrial Wireless Arena + 5G Networks & Applications". Here, the two associations VDMA, ZVEI together with Deutsche Messe present an exhibition area and an extensive lecture and forum program.

HMF Smart Solutions Shows 5G Solutions in Hannover

Hannover Messe from April 17 to 21, 2023, offers many exhibitors the opportunity to demonstrate their solutions for IIoT and Industrie 4.0 with their own 5G campus network on the exhibition grounds. Especially in Hall 14 in the "Industrial Wireless Arena + 5G Networks & Applications". Here solutions provider HMS Smart Solutions will offer his services as well.

Embedded World 2023: What about 5G and edge computing?

Embedded World 2023 - What about 5G and edge computing at the fair? Answers will be provided by Fraunhofer IIS (Nuremberg) Thomas von der Grün (Head of Locating & Communication Systems Department) and Bernhard Niemann (Head of Broadband and Broadcast Department). Both see other technologies, e.g. LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network), in the foreground in the industrial environment.

Company-Overview: Who could replace China’s Huawei

With growing concerns about the security of critical infrastructures in mobile communications, the political acceptance of Chinese providers such as Huawei and ZTE is declining. Mobile operators and industrial companies building public and private 5G networks are, therefore, increasingly uncertain about their investment decisions. They are struggling to find similar but safer pastures in Asia to bring their 5G businesses to. The question remains, where to? This company overview lists potential up-and-coming candidates for cross-continent partnerships.

China Telecom and ZTE present Cluster DFS at MWC 2023

ZTE Corporation and China Telecom have joined forces to enhance the 5G on-demand user experiences for both consumers and enterprises based on AI capability. They recently showcased their latest cluster 'Distributed File System' (DFS) in Barcelona.

1&1 feels thwarted by Vodafone in network rollout

There is a dispute among network providers in Germany. 1&1 complains, a Vodafone subsidiary does not meet the agreed rollout targets for 1&1's 5G network. The true reason could be, that the powerful provider wants to make it more difficult for the smaller rival to access further frequencies precisely with this fact, so the suspicion. Now the Bundeskartellamt is to examine whether a targeted strategy distorts competition.

5G router overview: These routers are included in our current data sheet

We regularly take a look at the available 5g routers in the landscape. For a long time, campus network operators had to take whatever was available when it came to 5G routers. Only a few manufacturers delivered industrial-grade technology, and often only in small quantities. That is changing. The selection and availability is growing, and some providers are even bringing out the first updates, for example with Release 16 modems.

Vodafone unveils new 5G mobile station at MWC 2023

With the Mobile World Congress 2023 knocking at the door, network provider Vodafone has come out with a new prototype for a 5G mobile station, a portable and compact product aimed not only for private use but also for medium to small companies.

PoC: 5G campus network for live streaming of a sports event as a lighthouse

For media companies such as broadcasters, production companies and event organizers, their own 5G campus networks are particularly suitable for more flexible production and for high-quality broadcast transmissions, namely whenever 100% availability, guaranteed bandwidths and short latency times are important.

German Federal Network Agency issues warning to network operators

Germany admonishes consequences in case of unfulfilled frequency requirements in mobile communications (Image: Presse Bundesnetzagentur) Mobile network operators could face expensive fines for the first time if they fail to meet the requirements, warns the German Federal Network Agency. Fines of up to 50,000

Mobile World Congress 2023 gears-up for Barcelona

Mobile World Congress 2023, the annual international exhibition, shall soon stir up the mobile technology ecosystem. Hosted by GSMA in Spain, the event plans to shed light on a plethora of 5G and 6G topics, with influential speakers and industry front-benchers. 

What 2023 will bring for 5G and 6G

Our assessment: 5G will make a spurt in 2023 (Source: Gerd Altmann / Pixabay) New year – new luck? While 5G is only just coming to the attention of many IT and industry decision-makers, 6G is already being discussed – although this technology is

Ericsson predicts massive 5G scale-up in Western Europe

Ericsson Mobility Report forecasts one billion 5G contracts by the end of 2023 (Images: Screenshots Sony Ericsson Website) Ericsson's new Mobility Report forecasts one billion 5G contracts by the end of the year. Their research charts the development of the global mobile market and

Hannover Messe 2023: Industrial Wireless Arena & 5G applications

VDMA, ZVEI and Deutsche Messe jointly present the "Industrial Wireless Arena + 5G Networks & Applications" at Hannover Messe 2023. (Image: Hannover Messe) At Hannover Messe 2023, the three partners VDMA, ZVEI, and Deutsche Messe are going to jointly present the Industrial Wireless Arena + 5G Networks

Comtime launches new CT router NG 5G

The CT router NG 5G supports both 5G standalone (SA) and 5G non-standalone (NSA). (Image: Screenshots, comtime) German industry router manufacturer, comtime, has released its new CT router NG 5G. The router comes with a transmission rate of up to 2 GBit and supports

Europe ramps up 6G research investment, worth €250 million

Europe scales up 6G research investments and selects 35 new projects worth €250 million (Image: Pixabay) The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) selected its first portfolio of 35 research, innovation, and trial projects: The aim is to enable the evolution of

India’s 5G market particularly lucrative for telecom companies

India turns from underdog to frontrunner in 5G race in 2023 (Image: pexels) Top global network companies and 5G infrastructure providers are rushing to enter the Indian 5G B2B and B2C market. With the subcontinent having established itself as the fastest-growing 5G landscape after

Podcast episode on digitalization, 5G and Ericsson

Ericsson's hy podcast with Gabriele Mohsler and Jan-Peter Meyer-Kahlen, on the evolution of 5G (Image: Press, hy podcast Ericsson) Ericsson's 219th hy podcast episode features Gabriele Mohsler and Jan-Peter Meyer-Kahlen from Ericsson. Together they parley on Ericsson's role in the development of 5G. The

Enhancing 5G security for the cloud

5G America's white paper unravels the evolution of  5G security for the Cloud (Picture: 5G Americas) With 5G's faster speed and lower latency comes a need for enhanced security measures to protect against cyber threats. 5G America's white paper explores the evolving security landscape

Porsche and Vodafone partner to roll out hybrid 5G infrastructure in Italy

Porsche Engineering and Vodafone Business set up Europe's first hybrid private-public 5G mobile network at the Nardò Technical Center (NTC) for the development of intelligent and connected vehicles.  The new mobile communications infrastructure will enable 4G and 5G coverage across the entire test centre, thereby, automating driving processes. 

Strategic questions about the use of 5G

According to an assessment by Horváth, automation and drive technology companies should examine the use of 5G technology with a strategic lens. Here is the set of questions the consulting company is working with.

5 questions for Dr. Natascha Pavlovic-Höck: The chicken or the egg dilemma

Paul Kho talks with Dr. Natascha Pavlovic-Höck (Horváth AG, Stuttgart) about use cases and challenges. Where do industry and telecommunications companies exchange ideas? What role does the "5G industry round table" play in this? How can industry, research and politics be interlinked and who should "direct" this process?

5 technology trends for 2023

For storage manufacturers, the growing flood of data is a blessing. No wonder they have their own view of the trends resulting from data usage. (Image: Western Digital) The comparison is to the thought of immeasurable wealth: data as a new gold treasure or

5.5G brings new core functions for IIoT

As the capabilities of 5.5G grow, the benefits for IOT applications in industry also increase. (Image: Huawei) Development in mobile communications is constantly in a flow. As a result, it is not always entirely clear what state standardization and application are in at the

Huawei: Retreat in stages?

After the US, Huawei's business is becoming increasingly difficult in Europe as well. (Source: geralt, QuinceCreative / Pixabay) While the Chinese manufacturer will probably be forced out of the market for good in the U.S., Huawei announces a restructuring in Europe. Allegedly, "the effectiveness

Non-Public-Networks (NPN) for better 5G integration

A recent white paper from the 5G PPP Technology Board highlights the role of Non-public networks (NPNs) in pushing the integration capability of 5G. It also discusses, how an entire concept of infrastructure provisioning around verticals is built.

New 5G research lab from QCT

Screenshot of the QCT website: The company from Taiwan advertises the private cloud. Recently, a lab was founded in Germany to anchor the topic here. (Screenshot: QCT Inc.) Europe and especially the DACH region is an important growth market for many international enterprises. The

Atop router receives cybersecurity certification

Securing production networks is a fundamental challenge for industrial companies. This is especially true for wireless networks, such as 5G campus networks. At the automation trade fair SPS in Nuremberg, Atop presents its secure 5G router CWR 5805 – the first ever with the IoT cybersecurity certification TAICS Level 2.

How you benefit from 5G features like CUPS and UPF

The architecture of 5G radio networks offers interesting innovations. (Picture: David Mark, Gerd Altmann / Pixabay) Ask about the benefits of 5G, and the first keywords that come to mind are eMBB, uRLLC and mMTC. But the innovative network architecture behind the campus network

India leaps ahead in the 5G expansion race

India's digital transformation focuses on the upcoming rollout of 5G services and its economic impact. (Picture: Pixabay) With the roll-out of 5G services on a large scale, India is taking a big step towards digital transformation. Doing so will have massive economic implications, both

5 questions for Frank Fitzek: Germany is a 5G pioneer

In this episode, Bernd Meidel (Editor 5G) talks to Prof. Frank Fitzek (TU Dresden) about his satisfaction with the status of 5G, where things are stuck, what the lighthouse projects look like and asks the fairy question.

New all-in-one edge device for industry

The GREY.Box communicates in the 5G network via OPC UA, MQTT. (Image: RSConnect GmbH) The German company RSConnect presents a new hardware for 5G applications in time for the upcoming Connected Mobile Machines & Mobility in Hannover: The GREY.Box industrial edge device. At the

Germany finds new reasons to hold off on Huawei ban

The 5G Expo 2022 in Amsterdam offers exhibitors, professionals and visitors the opportunity to network. (Picture: Screenshot 5G Expo Eu Website) 5G Expo Europe brings back the hottest topics around 5G and digital transformation this year. The technology exhibition and conference for companies will

InnoNT: New funding programme for network technologies

Project submissions for the funding of innovative network technologies are now open. (Picture: Pixabay) Digital Minister Volker Wissing wants to increasingly promote innovative network technologies. The focus is on open network architectures contributing to Germany's digital sovereignty and transformation. The InnoNT funding programme financially supports

1&1 is lagging behind in 5G network expansion

1&1 is preparing to set up a fourth German mobile network - but with a delay. (Source: 1&1) By the end of the year, 1&1 should have built at least 1,000 antenna sites for its new 5G mobile network. But this target is no

Kaspersky survey warns companies of IoT security shortcomings

In addition to a lack of protection solutions, there is also a lack of knowledge within companies on how to deal with IoT security in the first place. (Picture: Pixabay) Kasperky's survey of European firms shows that more than half of the companies that deploy IoT

Thinknet 6G: The future of networking

Raise the curtain on the background to 6G, which we discussed in our video series "5 Questions on 5G" with Kimberley Parsons Trommler, Head of Bayern Innovativ's 6G Topic Platform. Here are the most important points in advance. 

6G lighthouse project gains momentum

6G-ANNA is a leading research project on sixth-generation mobile communications. (Picture: Rohde & Schwarz) By 2030, researchers and companies hope that 6G will be ready for the market and herald the next stage in wireless communications. After all, the sixth generation of mobile communications

China’s exorbitant 5G investments raise eyebrows

China's speedy 5G development incurs significant financial costs. How does the rest of the world see this? (Picture: Pixabay) China has put its back on the expansion of its private 5G network technology. Whilst the Chinese telecommunication industry booms, the rest of the world

Cradlepoint brings 5G securely to the WAN

5G can enrich SD-WAN infrastructures (Source: Cradlepoint) Until now, the industry has focused on 5G primarily in the context of private networks. With the increasing roll-out of public 5G mobile networks, the expansion of the network infrastructure by means of fast data radio is

Huawei’s future in Germany remains uncertain

The use of the Chinese manufacturer's components in Europe is controversial. (Photo: Pixabay) Huawei loses footing in the World market. As disagreements over the Chinese network supplier intensify. Germany remains undecided. What does the future hold for the further 5G expansion? Monday, 25.07.2022: The

5G finds ways into productions

The availability of 5G is becoming increasingly important for manufacturing companies and their products, as shown here in a machining centre from Reiden Technik at EMO in Hannover. (Image: DMAG, VDW, EMO Hannover) Digitisation in manufacturing companies is not part of the natural (further)

Rohde & Schwarz’s new test solutions for 5G NR Release 17

Rohde & Schwarz announces comprehensive test solutions for 5G NR Release 17. (Photo: Rohde & Schwarz) Rohde & Schwarz has newly implemented a full range of 5G NR Release 17 features in its signal generation and analysis test solutions. Starting with the upgrade of

Absolute no-go’s when dealing with 5G!

When it comes to implementing 5G, what are the absolute don't-do's? Wolfgang Weiss (Management ZDE, Zentrum für Digitale Entwicklung GmbH) elaborates on these things as part of our series "5 Questions on 5G", drawing on his experience at ZDE. In this German interview, he shares his clear opinion

5G campus network for integrated production in polymer technology

Arburg's 5G Campus network joined Deutsche Telekom as a pilot customer during the Technology Days 2022. (Image: Arburg) A leap forward for the mechanical engineering world: Arburg, a manufacturer of injection moulding machines for plastics processing from Baden-Württemberg, has introduced a 5G test field

Hannover Messe: 5G at the Ericsson booth

(Picture: Ericsson) Ericsson and its partners will demonstrate Industry 4.0 applications in Hannover, Germany, ranging from autonomous transport vehicles to 3D camera sensors and predictive maintenance. Visitors can thus experience the flexibility, versatility and security of 5G first-hand. Connectivity is critical in Industry 4.0–from operating machines in a manufacturing

These are the 5G showcases at Hannover Messe 2022

A total of 15 companies and associations will go live with their use cases in Deutsche Messe's private 5G campus network at Hannover Messe 2022. The individual applications show a cross-section of different technology fields and demonstrate test scenarios for all industries.

Hannover Messe: Siemens provides 5G campus network

Exhibitors can conduct tests and field trials at Hannover Messe's 1.5-million-square-meter 5G multifunction campus. (Image: Siemens AG) On an area of 2800 m², Siemens will present its wide range of solutions at this year's Hannover Messe. The 5G campus network set up by Siemens

The most important 5G events at Hannover Messe

At the Hannover Messe 2022, the most important companies in the 5G industry will come together to showcase their latest activities, developments and innovations. (Picture: (Image: Press material - Deutsche Messe)) For the future development of Industry 4.0, 5G technology is essential as the

Hannover Messe: Controlling machines in real time

Jan Mertes (in the front) and Peter Simon have developed a digital twin for this machine tool. The goal is to transmit machine data and control commands using 5G technology. (Image: TUK/Kozielld) In a typical production facility, different machine tools are lined up in

Hannover Messe: Bluetooth sensors in the 5G campus network

SSB (Secure Sensor Beacon) is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) based radio solution to equip machines, plants and buildings with additional radio sensors. Integrated in the 5G campus network, company-wide monitoring solutions with many thousands of BLE data points can be realized. (Image: SSV Software Systems GmbH)

Video: Torsten Musiol “5G as easy as WLAN”

A campus network to try out! Charming idea? Dr. Torsten Musiol (MECSware) offers that together with the FÜNF-G editorial team - even "out of the box". To be more precise, it's a small suitcase containing all the necessary components for a "5G campus network". Sounds funny? But it is!

5G is changing the way we look at corporate networks

Bad weather, wars, epidemics - 5G helps improve the resilience and flexibility of enterprise networks. (Source: Frank Cone / Pexels) In addition to bandwidth, quality management and cybersecurity, the resilience of corporate networks has increasingly come into focus in recent years – primarily when

Global Certification Forum and 5G-ACIA sign a cooperation agreement (COOP)

The Global Certification Forum (GCF) and the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA) – as a working group of ZVEI – Electro and Digital Industry Association – announce the signing of a cooperation agreement (COOP) to jointly investigate industrial 5G certification needs. This cooperation agreement brings together experts

5 Questions for 5G: Prof. Dr. Norman Franchi – A flight around 5G

From someone who flew out and knows broadband communications from a bird's eye view: broadband expert Prof. Dr. Norman Franchi talks about 5G, 6G and the potential for a SmartCity that even relies on radar functions. However, one thing is also indispensable for him - the circle of network

Nokia and Chunghwa Telecom enhance 5G partnership

Chunghwa Telecom has been active in mobile communications for many versions of mobile communications.  (Image: Pixabay) Nokia will supply Taiwanese company Chunghwa Telecom with a range of 5G solutions. The main focus is on new business models and reducing the carbon footprint. The company

Safer digital spaces with the Digital Markets Act 2022

The declaration seeks to promote transparency and ensure working with suitable datasets (Picture: Pixabay) The Digital Markets Act sets out a narrowly defined set of objective criteria for classifying a large online platform as a gatekeeper. Thus, the law remains focused on the very

Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2021 (MIMA)

The motto of MIMA 2021 “Bring Data to Value”, saw DACH companies competing in five categories. (Picture: Jörg Greuel/Getty Images) The Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Awards (MIMA) went virtual this year, attracting manufacturing industry leaders from leading companies as well as new players. The annual

Edge computing: The hope for further 5G expansion

Edge computing compensates for the weaknesses of centralized cloud data processing (Image: Pixabay) We live in an increasingly connected world. Today, an estimated 35 billion end devices are already connected to the Internet of Things, and forecasts predict this number will rise to over

ZTE Corporation launches public bug bounty program

A bug bounty program aims to provide greater cybersecurity in a world connected by 5G (Image: Pixabay) Many companies are currently digitizing their production, resulting in exponential growth of networked devices and many new IoT applications. As a result, network providers are trying to

Singapore launches public 5G testbed

The 5G@Sentosa project aims to provide a 5G testbed for public institutions in Singapore (Image: Unsplash) Lower latency, higher speed and greater bandwidth of 5G technology will permanently change the way we work in diverse sectors such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare and tourism. To

Vodafone relies on self-developed OpenRAN components

OpenRan (Picture: Vodafone) Actually, OpenRAN should enable the major mobile operators to supply themselves on the market with interoperable RAN components that come from different manufacturers. But this is obviously not enough for Vodafone. The provider is driving technical development with partners to develop

Mobile World Conference 2022 in Barcelona

Thought leaders at MWC 2022. MWC Barcelona is the meeting place for the connectivity industry. (Picture: MWC Barcelona Press Photo/ GSMA Press Office) Barcelona is gearing up for Mobile World Congress 2022, a much-anticipated mobile trade show (28 Feb to 3 Mar 2022) that

5G in healthcare

The healthcare industry can benefit massively from 5G and its associated technologies. (Picture: Pixabay) A growing global population and a relatively low density of high-tech medical care are challenges, many countries of the world face today. Implementing 5G mobile communication networks could assist in combating

“5G networks push the metaverse!”

(symbol image: Pixabay) The metaverse is currently being positioned by tech companies as an important future trend. Bruno Müller, management consultant for business model innovations, comments on the hype and addresses the metaverse as a game changer that will significantly need, but also shape, technology,

5G-ACIA is planning the evolution of 5G towards 6G

5G-ACIA identifies the ongoing activities on 5G evolution and 6G, to advance cellular technology further.  (Picture: Pixabay) 5G-ACIA has already set the plans for 5G evolution towards 6G in motion and encourages efforts to advance cellular technology in the future. The alliance is planning to

Dispute over 800 MHz frequencies looms on the horizon

The three established mobile operators could live well with an extension of the 800 MHz frequencies, but not newcomer 1&1 (Source: Gerd Altmann / Pixabay) The frequencies below 1 GHz are of the greatest interest to mobile operators - after all, they enable comparatively

5G options of action for science, business and politics

The debate contribution "5G in industry" by Acatech Impuls shows, among other things, possible further steps for the comprehensive implementation of 5G in industry. (Image: Deutsche Akademie der Technikwissenschaften) Many small and medium-sized industrial companies are still hesitant to deploy the 5G mobile communications standard

Adamos joins Open Industry 4.0 Alliance

At DMG Mori, founding initiator of Adamos, the digital twin is at the center of the paradigm shift from classic mechanical engineering to comprehensive networking of industrial manufacturing technology with data-driven information and communication technologies.  (Image: DMG Mori) The open and manufacturer-neutral IIoT platform Adamos

5G Release 17 and 18: 3GPP kicks off “5G Advanced”

The current schedule envisages that the most important work on Release 17 will be completed soon; work on Release 18 has already begun. (Source: 3GPP) The 5G mobile radio standard is soon to be improved and expanded again: the technical standards of Release 17

5G as a system to be ethically reflected

(symbol image: Pixabay) 5G not only has an ecologically shaping character, but also a social momentum. Ultimately, 5G is a technological tool to manage the mix of megatrends, hypercompetition and responsibility - and thus an approach to manage complexity and the symptoms of volatility,

Smart manufacturing with 5G campus network solution and AI

sponsors-article QCT has deep expertise in 5G infrastructure and cloud-based data centres. Here we report on an industrial use case using the QCT OmniPOD 5G campus network solution. QCT created a proof of concept (POC) for smart manufacturing using 5G Campus and artificial intelligence

4-point plan for integrating 5G campus networks

sponsors-article German industry is still at the beginning when it comes to understanding the benefits of 5G mobile connectivity. Choosing the right partners is therefore particularly important for the roll-out of 5G campus networks. Here are the four steps that organisations should engage

5 questions about 5G – to Peyman Jazayeri, Telekom

Peyman Jazayeri (responsible for 5G business customer sales, Telekom Germany) explains that 5G campus networks will really take off by mid-2024 and that this technology will change the world. Currently, he still sees regional differences in Germany and also explains these. https://youtu.be/S5r9QTpOcXw "5G will change the world!" ...and

VUCA & 5G as a duet complete

Improving the past and shaping the future: 5G and the VUCA world (symbol image) The made-up word "VUCA" (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) stands for the role of people in the introduction of 5G applications to declare the handling of the technology a common

Open RAN – ray of hope or legend?

Open RAN is designed to ensure interoperability between different manufacturers (Source: Telefónica) Last but not least, the boycott of Chinese suppliers by a number of industrialized countries has promoted the development of Open RAN. Overcoming the oligopoly of Huawei, Nokia and Ericsson, cheaper prices

5 Questions about 5G – answered by Miriam Solera

Miriam Solera describes the details of the Wireless Communication for Machines (WCM) working group: - Interaction with "5G ACIA" - Status of the work - Services and offers for members and (not yet) members - Working papers such as: Guide 5G in machinery and plant engineering Use cases for

Newcomer Bayfu Named Leading Telecom Company

Bayfu GmbH is the European frontrunner in revolutionizing 5G technology (Picture: Pixabay) Bayfu GmbH has made its mark as a newcomer in the 5G ecosystem, as they were recently named one of the leading telecom technology companies in Europe. Read more about their role

SIMCom presents the latest innovations in the field of 5G IIoT

SIMCom presents the latest innovations in the field of 5G IIoT (Picture: Pixabay) Qualcomm and Ericsson, together with SIMCom, hosted a webinar on 5G and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things). The speakers also showcased their products in the area of 5G IIoT. The core

5 Questions about 5G – answered by Waltraud Gläser

https://youtu.be/A9EsCz5Fzt8 "All people want." - You have to be brought along properly! 5 Questions about 5G - answered by Waltraud Gläser (Organizational Consulting. Sparring. Coaching. Facilitation.). She sees "5G in a duet and not in a duel with VUCA; if only because the VUA world needs engineers." In

5G and Sustainability: The Downsides (Part 2)

Can 5G be green? Viewing from a sustainability standpoint. (Image: Pixabay) In our last article, we discussed a few advantages of 5G technology in terms of sustainability. We will now take a look at the disadvantages in our follow-up article. Is 5G really green,

5G campus network – soon simply from Amazon?

Amazon will establish itself as a supplier of private 5G campus networks. (Source: Amazon) Clicked, paid, delivered – online shopping is really easy. Online giant Amazon offers not only physical products from bed linen to food to the complete server, but also cloud services of

What’s happening with digital competitiveness and network expansion in Germany

In rural regions, the federal government supports broadband expansion. (Symbol image: Pixabay) The German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure and the European Commission have presented new figures. They show: The federal support program for broadband expansion is on the right track and 5G network coverage is also

Smart Factory: Volkswagen is testing 5G

Pilot project at the main plant in Wolfsburg: Volkswagen launches local 5G network in production.  (Image: Volkswagen AG) Volkswagen is creating a network for its production and has set up a local 5G standalone network at its main plant in Wolfsburg for this purpose.

Sustainability and 5G

Can 5G be green? Taking a look at it from a sustainability perspective. (Picture: Pixabay) Without a doubt, 5G is driving technological and industrial advancements - but how will it affect our environment? Is the upcoming 5G era helping to shape a more sustainable

5 questions about 5G: Markus Rothmeyer – 5G for disaster management

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOJNdkFotD4 Time is pressing - danger is imminent - it is essential to seize the opportunities. 5 Questions about 5G - answered by Dr. Markus Rothmeyer (Akosim GmbH) How do 5G technologies save human lives during disasters? Paul Kho and Harry Jacob (both editors of FUENF-G) talk about

5 questions about 5G: Bernd Meidel asks viewers…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwfNzGfxDhQ Bernd Meidel (Editor FUENF-G), is surprised that there is so little about "5G" on Yotube. ...why there is so little about "5G" on Youtube. Is he looking in the wrong place? Is there no more? Why? Please see and especially react yourself! With the regular format 5

Transfer dialog 5G in industry

The event Transfer Dialog: 5G in Industry is intended to serve the dialog between science and industry to discuss research findings and project results as well as upcoming challenges.  (Image: Screenshot registration page) On Dec. 1, 2021, the Technische Hochschule OWL Lemgo will host

5G activities worldwide

(Logo: 5G PPP) On an international level, the 5G PPP has excelled in pushing 5G technology across national borders. To advance technology and standards as well as challenges to 5G, one thing is needed: to enable worldwide exchange of information and to pursue common goals. Three October events have

Orange inaugurates laboratory in France dedicated to Open RAN technology

Night view of Paris: the new Open RAN Integration Center is located in the Orange Gardens in Châtillon, southwest of Paris. (Image: Pixabay) Orange opened its Open RAN Integration Center on November 10, 2021. Companies in the Open RAN ecosystem will be able to test and validate their products

New partnership between Qualcomm and NEC

(Picture: Qualcomm) O-RAN compliant, virtualised and cloud-native: Qualcomm Technologies and NEC have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly develop an open and virtualised 5G distributed unit (DU). The collaboration is part of the 5G Open RAN Ecosystem (OREC) initiative, led by NTT DOCOMO with the goal of accelerating

5 questions for Sander Rotmensen: Siemens as supplier AND user

https://youtu.be/uzXfC5xL14M Sander Rotmensen (Director of Industrial Wireless Communication, Siemens), chats out of the sewing box - exclusively for FUENF-G. Frank Jablonski (Editor FUENF-G) talks to Sander Rotmensen (Director of Industrial Wireless Communication, Siemens). In the interview, he reveals what Siemens' experience as a 5G user has been so

Enterprise network technology from QCT for the 5G campus

In the industry, the combination of 5G networks and edge computing is currently the focus of interest. (Source: Pete Linforth/Pixabay) High speed, reliability and low latencies - these are not just the demands of industry that should be met using private 5G networks. There

5G routers for industry – Part III

There are six more industrial-grade 5G routers (Source: Cisco / Inseego / Prostend / Amit / Planet / Eltec Systems) The range of 5G routers suitable for industrial use is growing slowly. However, development backlogs due to the corona lockdowns and the current chip

Shaping the agriculture of tomorrow with LANDNETZ

Mobile land-based campus networks: Design of the test infrastructure for nomadic radio networks used in agriculture (Graphic: TU Dresden). Since 2017, scientists at TU Dresden have been conducting research in the LANDNETZ and Field Swarm projects. At the end of September 2021, the field day "LANDNETZ meets Field Swarm

Open RAN from an industrial perspective

The O-RAN Alliance aims to promote an ecosystem for building open, intelligent, virtualized and fully interoperable radio access networks (Open RAN).  (Picture: Screenshot O-Ran Alliance) The aspects of interoperability and availability of a future 5G infrastructure and its components will have a significant impact

5G use cases from transport and industry

One of the 5G future applications could be a collision course warning service. (Source: Telefónica) Telefónica used the ITS World Congress in Hamburg to show applications of the new mobile communications standard from various industries – even across network boundaries. In mid-October, experts from

GSA registers more than 1,000 5G devices for the first time

The number of 5G-enabled devices is growing faster and faster (Source: GSA) The Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) has listed 1,060 5G-enabled devices and components by the end of September. However, around 30 percent of these have only been announced so far. But progress

These 10 mobile trends will change the industry

Low latency and high reliability are arguments for the use of 5G in many industries, such as process control and machine collaboration. (Picture: Screenshot Whitepaper Huawei) Since the early days of 5G, one of the key messages has been that this standard is not only

Network Slicing becomes more industry-friendly

Multiple virtual networks on one infrastructure: so-called network slicing is an elementary function for 5G in industry (Source: ZVEI) Ericsson and Deutsche Telekom have jointly developed a control interface that can be used to dynamically control one of the core functions of 5G. This

No mobile emergency network yet

Symbolic image of flooding in Germany: Where is a mobile emergency network? (Image: analogicus on Pixabay) Three scenarios of a mobile emergency network prevent the consequential damage of natural disasters. The heavy rainfalls in various regions of the FRG have shown that the current network infrastructure of the FRG

Mobile Test Summit 2021

The Mobile Test Summit 2021 discusses the routes to an open virtualized network with OpenRAN and related testing and certification aspects. (Image: Erich Westendarp / Pixabay) Experts from a wide area of industrial companies will take part at this year’s Mobile Test Summit. Organized

Trump localizes assets with 5G

Tidy productions also benefit from 5G location technology. (Image: Archive) Tools, machines or material supplies: In large companies, it is not always easy to keep track of all assets. Trumpf is now using a positioning technology solution in a 5G campus network for this

5G for Healthcare Technologies in Moscow

Signing of an agreement between the Moscow Center for Innovative Technologies in Health Care, Botkin City Clinical Hospital, DIT Moscow and Rostelecom (Image: ICT-Moscow) Healthcare could become one of the big winners in the use of 5G technology. Cloud-based analyses, digitally supported anamnesis or

Digital twin drives 5G forward

The 5G ACIA promotes the use and holistic benefits of the Digital Twin approach in industry. The graphic shows that in the future all entities will be able to initiate (horizontal) interactions with others.  (Image: 5G ACIA) 5G is becoming a fundamental part of

Switzerland uses base stations from Huawei

2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G coverage with a simple BladeAAU Pro unit for Sunrise UPC (Image: Huawei) A mobile communications network (still) includes radio masts. Their installation is subject to many different technical, financial and licensing requirements. A look at Switzerland shows its own

Security as a costly necessity

It was not only the decentralized work in the pandemic that showed how important it is to deal with the issue of cyber security. It is essential to protect the networks as best as possible.  (Picture: Pixabay) When it comes to the topic of

Revitalization of the agricultural industry

Farmers have very challenging working hours, and not just during harvest time. The use of 5G can change that. Here, the use of two Claas machines at dawn.  (Picture: CLAAS KGaA mbH) Agriculture faces the challenge of meeting increasing demand for crops and livestock

NTT delivers cloud services for campus networks

NTT delivers the network core for campus networks as Network-as-a-Service (NaaS). (Source: NTT Ltd.) Under the name "Private 5G Platform", technology service provider NTT Data is offering core functions for private LTE and 5G networks as Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) for the first time. Using third-party

5G conquers the automotive industry

The automotive industry is becoming a pioneer in the use of 5G (Source: Sony Group Cooperation) 5G is playing an increasingly important role in automotive industry, e.g. in vehicle development as well as in construction and not least in operation. At the IAA Mobility,

Roaming for Private Networks

sponsors-article Campus networks are geographically limited according to the frequency allocation granted by the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) upon application. but what happens when a network subscriber enters or leaves this area? When leaving the campus network, there is often

5G standalone campus network for robots

Kuka will rely on 5G connectivity in the development of intelligent automation in the future. (Image: Kuka) More and more manufacturers of industrial robots and automation solutions are turning to 5G connectivity in production and development. In Augsburg, Germany, Nokia is now setting up

Prognose zu 5G-Anschlüssen bis 2026

(Picture: Statista) According to Statista, the number of 5G connections will be around 3.4 billion worldwide in 2026. Next year, 5G will crack the billion mark, according to the Ericsson Mobility Report. Of the 1,083 million mobile connections then using

Attack on the private 5G networks!

Networked security in the age of 5G and IoT ( Picture: Klicker/pixelio.de; 273831) A study from Trend Micro reveals the new threats to 4G/5G campus networks. Attack scenarios and protective measures are highlighted as 5G brings new threats that enterprises must address. Being made

5G Evaluation Kit: Torsten Musiol explains contents and possibilities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPxnBGit36s Dr. Torsten Musiol (MECSware) shows Frank Jablonski , Harry Jacob and Bernd Meidel (all FUENF-G editors) how easy it is to put the "5G test case" into operation. This "5G Video" is dedicated to the "5G Test Evaluation Kit", which is offered in cooperation with MECSware. Dr.

MWC 2021 is hoping for many visitors despite Corona

Connected Impact - the digitization push in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic is reflected in the motto of the MWC 2021. (Source: GSMA) In contrast to IFA and other trade fairs, the GSMA sticks to a face-to-face event. However, the Mobile World Congress 2021

Lufthansa 5G campus networks go into normal operation

One of Lufthansa's campus networks covers engine maintenance. (Source: Nokia) Lufthansa Technik operates no fewer than two campus networks at its Hamburg site. After little more than a year, they have already proven themselves so well that they are now being firmly integrated into

Scheuer: Now comes the mobile communications subsidy

The gaps in mobile communications are to be closed further. Funding has now been approved by the EU. The EU Commission today approved the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure's mobile communications funding guideline. This means that EUR 1.1 billion in federal funding

5G ACIA supports Huawei test environment

Insights into Huawei's OpenLab OT infrastructure in Ismaning (Image: Huawei Technologies) When introducing new technologies, exemplary applications are particularly important. For critical infrastructure, decision makers also want to know what adventure they are embarking on. 5G testbeds enable performance testing and validation for smart

Optimize availability and quality of service of radio networks

Sponsor article Well-known companies were involved in the test setups with their technology: For example, autonomous vehicles from Götting KG and Bosch Rexroth AG as well as an industrial robot from ABB AG. Wireless networks based on WLAN technology are ubiquitous, even in industry.

5 questions for Florian Kempff: More playfulness with 5G

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uw6UM39tPM Florian Kempff, Managing Partner IPmotion, would like to see more playfulness in testing 5G applications - for example in retail, aviation and freight forwarding. In the fifth part of the video series "5 Questions on 5G - Focus on Campus Networks", Florian Kempff (IPmotion GmbH) motivates us

Campus networks, Network Slicing or PNI-NPN? – a guideline

Total Addressable Market for 5G B2B Applications, Globally Forecasting period 202-2030 (Source: ABI Research) The story of 5G applications in the industry is certainly not new. Especially in connection with already known trends such as Industry 4.0 (i.e. the progressive digitization of production and

Critical applications belong in the campus network

Sponsor article MECSware campusXG Voice system solution (Picture: MECSware) 1) Motorola Solutions WAVE PTX 2) Zello PTT 3) Sipgate team 4) Zello PTT als MECS App (on-premise) Digitization and communication Smartphones play a crucial role in digitization in all areas

Artificial intelligence: camera-based spindle monitoring

Camera-based spindle monitoring: A video from the Institute of Production Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (link further down in the text; picture: screenshot, YouTube channel KIT). Digitization, artificial intelligence and machine learning are some of the buzzwords that will make industrial production

Digital production with 5G networks

Sponsor article Industry 4.0 networks complete production systems right through to the finished product. The vision of fully automated, self-organizing production is becoming increasingly real. IoT platforms from German companies are creating the basis for completely digitized process landscapes. The

5G everywhere, with radio planning software

Akosim provides sufficient cellular coverage. Lots of connectivity under this software! (Image: Gabi Schoenemann/pixelio.de) No longer a pipe dream is a nationwide rollout of LTE and 5G, which provides a functional basis for the operators' planning. Akosim makes mobile network planning and optimization in

Industry 4.0: Are we already in the midst of the digitization push?

Networked production plants, real-time communication between machines or intelligent robots continue to make inroads. (Image: Gerd Altmann/Pixabay) Already today, 6 out of 10 companies use Industry 4.0 applications. In addition, the Corona pandemic could provide a sustained digitization push in the coming months, according to the latest Bitkom study

Security hole in central 5G security feature uncovered

The AdaptiveMobile Security whitepaper describes the three main attack scenarios (Source: AdaptiveMobile Security) Network slicing is supposed to make it possible to operate separate virtual 5G networks side by side. But a flaw in the security architecture makes the concept vulnerable to espionage attacks

Beamforming Antenna Immission Research (Part 2)

Beamforming must also be adequately considered in immission determination. (Picture: Pixabay) With 5G, some major technical innovations are making their way into the mobile communications industry, such as beamforming. It helps to use valuable frequency resources of the mobile communications cell more efficiently. But

Research on the immission of beamforming antennas

Beamforming must also be adequately considered in immission determination. (Picture: Pixabay) Mobile network operators and system technology manufacturers are meeting the growing demand for higher data transmission rates and data volumes by expanding the networks with increasingly sophisticated technologies. With the standardization of the

5G: Increasing requirements for uplink speeds

The Industrial Internet of Things is growing rapidly - and with it the requirements. (Image: mylk+honey) The 5G industry is currently developing faster than expected. Huawei alone has signed over 1000 5G contracts in more than 20 different industries. By the end of 2020,

Open RAN portfolio for 5G expansion

The Open RAN portfolio from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Image: HPE) Hewlett Packard has announced plans to place an Open RAN portfolio on the market that will allow this technology to be rolled out across global 5G networks. Open RAN (Radio Access Network) is an

Cyber security in industrial plants criminally neglected

European companies can learn how to implement deep security from the factory floor to the cloud through the "Cyber Security Design Principles" policy paper. (Picture: Screenshot website Open Industry 4.0 Alliance) The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance has published a strategic paper on "Cyber Security

5 Questions for Walter Haas: Concern for medium-sized companies

https://youtu.be/BBRm1vZSnGA Walter Haas (CTO / CSO Huawei Germany) is concerned about medium-sized companies in Germany, which are increasingly losing touch with the innovative power in Asia. In the fourth part of the video series "5 Questions on 5G - Focus on Campus Networks", Walter Haas (CTO / CSO

Gartner: Only Ericsson, Nokia and Huawei classified as 5G leaders

Ericsson ranked as a leader in 5G technology by Gartner (Source: Ericsson) Market researchers at Gartner compared ten providers of 5G network infrastructure. Only three made it into the Leader Quadrant. The classifications of the report are based on an intensive analysis of the

5 Questions for Dirk Kretzschmar: TÜV needs “sick brains”

https://www.youtube.com/embed/yBrTd2AWwBI Dirk Kretzschmar explains what is meant by the "sick brains" and the "hackers" at TÜV and also explains the most important details in the certification of 5G components.. In the third part of the exclusive video interviews "5 Questions on 5G - Focus on Campus Networks", Dirk

1000 5G contracts in 20 industries

Ken Hu, Huawei, speaking at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, February 2021(Picture: Screenshot Huawei website) Huawei has currently already signed more than 1000 contracts in the field of industrial 5G applications in more than 20 different industries worldwide. This was stated by Ken

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei focuses on dialogue with USA

Interview with Ren Zhengfei (Picture: Huawei) Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, on the occasion of the opening of a research facility for the digitization of mines in China, expressed his hope that the new U.S. administration under President Joseph Biden will show more openness on

Hardware for smart factories

Large-scale equipment, centralized local deployment, abundant interfaces and protocols – features promoted by this gateway manufacturer. (Picture: Hongdian) Smart factories are considered to be one of the most important application scenarios of 5G technology. The wireless connection of all production facilities and the further connection of design,

BMVI focuses on specific projects

Screenshot of the BMVI website: 5G is an important topic for the German Ministry. (Picture: Screenshot/BMVI) In an exclusive interview, Steffen Bilger takes a stand. He is Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure and answers questions from the

Frequency allocation in the 26 GHz band has startet

Soon to be in widespread use in Germany? Antenna from Telefónica / O2's 5G FWA field trial in Hamburg. (Source: Rolf Otzipka / Telefónica) The German Federal Network Agency has now put spectrum in the range above 6 GHz out to tender for the

Hannover Exhibition Center to become 5G test site by September

By the end of 2022, 1.4 million square meters of outdoor trade fair area and 30 buildings in Hannover will be equipped with 5G (Source: Deutsche Messe) Deutsche Messe, Deutsche Telekom and Siemens will equip the exhibition grounds and halls with a hybrid 5G

DECT-5G or “real” 5G?

The DECT Forum relies on proven and widespread technology. Can this be an intermediate step towards 5G? That is the question here! The DECTforum answers it with a clear BOTH! In a report by the University of Tampere, the latest DECT 2020 standard was compared with cellular LTE-M and

Volkswagen and Microsoft are driving automated

The Volkswagen Group and Microsoft want to work together to advance automated driving. (Picture: Volkswagen) Volkswagen is investing in the development of automated driving functions. The Group's own software company Car.Software Organisation will work with Microsoft to build a cloud-based platform to enable automated

National Roaming in Germany for 1&1 Drillisch

Successful together: 1&1 Drillisch and Telefónica cooperate in Germany. (Bild: pixabay/liggraphy) 1&1 Drillisch has accepted Telefónica's offer of national roaming. The company will thus be able to use Telefónica's network in Germany in the future wherever it does not yet have its own mobile

SynergyRegion supported with four million euros

View into the Arena 2036 hall (Picture: Arena2036) The joint project "SynergieRegion", funded as part of the BMVI's 5G Implementation Funding call in the 5G Innovation Program, aims to research new 5G applications for Smart City and Industry 4.0. Fraunhofer IAO and the cooperating

Nokia selected for U.S. Federal 5G Cybersecurity Project

Industry 4.0 use case over 5G at Nokia Oulu factory. (Picture: Nokia) Nokia has been selected as a technology provider and collaborator by the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) 5G Cybersecurity Project. Nokia will work with NCCoE and other key vendors, including members from government

5G routers for industry – Part II (updated)

The number of industrial 5G routers continues to grow ( Picture: Robustel / Perle / Peplink / Hongdian / Advantech / E-Lins) Every month the three major cell phone providers put up new 5G masts, and every week the German Federal Network Agency approves

Working Group Wireless Communications for Machines

The first general meeting of the Wireless Communications for Machines working group (AG WCM) will be held on 01 March 2021. (Image: Shutterstock via VDMA) The machinery and plant engineering sector sees itself at the heart of Industry 4.0, and two key aspects of

First 5G Connected Drone Delivery

Valqari to Launch First 5G Connected Drone Delivery to Smart Mailbox on Sprint Network (Picture: Valqari) Valqari, creator of the patented Smart Drone Delivery Mailbox and provider of last inch solutions for drone deliveries, has teamed up with Sprint to become the first smart mailbox

5G laboratory in Moscow for solving urban problems

5G is already in Moscow (Picture: ICT.Moscow) A 5G Demo Center was launched in the Smart City pavilion at VDNH for testing and supporting urban services based on 5th generation communications. The priority industries for the testing of 5G-based services are transport, medicine, urban

5 Questions for Dorothee Bär: Huawei is not fundamentally excluded

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggQWjNhuSp8 5 Questions about 5G - answered by Dorothee Bär, Minister of State for Digitalization: In the second part of the video series "5 Questions about 5G - Focus on Campus Networks", Dorothee Bär also answers questions from our users that we received in advance. The much-discussed exclusion of

Two billion euros approved for anti-Huawei projects

With Open RAN, transmitting and receiving technology from different manufacturers can be used. (Image: Erich Westendarp / Pixabay) The open architecture Open RAN is supposed to enable more freedom of choice in the development and expansion of mobile networks. Politicians have recognized that this

IMS test cases for 5G NR protocol conformance

Validated 5G IMS test cases on the CMX500 (Picture: Rhode & Schwarz) Rohde und Schwarz has announced that since January 18 it has been offering the first validated IMS conformance test procedures for 5G NR that can be used for certification tests according to

Think about 6G today!

More and more vehicles have an invisible aura around them: They send and receive data on a wide variety of frequencies. Rarely enough, these are 5G frequencies - 6G is only in the distant future. (Image: shutterstock_1019141671) While everything still revolves around the fifth generation

5G and Wi-Fi 5 for rail transport

With the CyBox RT 3-W, Eltec is launching the first 5G and Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2 router for high-speed communications in the railroad sector. (Image: ELTEC Elektronik AG) A company from Mainz, Germany, is demonstrating that digital network and communications solutions for mobile applications in

Hardware for smart factories

Large-scale equipment, centralized local deployment, abundant interfaces and protocols – features promoted by this gateway manufacturer. (Picture: Hongdian) Smart factories are considered to be one of the most important application scenarios of 5G technology. The wireless connection of all production facilities and the further connection of design,

German Engineering Federation (VDMA) founds new Wireless Working Group

Picture: Gerd Altmann / Pixabay Early next year the VDMA will establish the working group "Wireless Communications for Machines" (AG WCM). The aim is to bring together various wireless communication technologies for Industry 4.0 and relevant players. On the occasion of the (virtual) trade

5G routers for the industry – Part I

5G routers, that are available for the industry. (Pictures: HMS / Modus / Phoenix Contact / Siemens / Sierra Wireless / Ursalink) Even though the new mobile communications standard is still young, the first products are now slowly appearing on the horizon. FUENF-G and

Bayer Pharma experiments with 5G

5G also plays an important role in the life science industry. (Picture: Pixabay) In Turku, a city in South of Finland, Bayer operates one of its largest pharmaceutical plants and an R&D department that develops new production methods and processes. Starting next summer, engineers

Spain’s 5G premiere at automotive supplier

Via 5G networked system components communicate in real time with the digital twin of the production plant at the car manufacturer Gestamp in Spain. (Picture: Gestamp) In Barcelona, 5G history is being written: Spain's first digital factory with 5G participation has been implemented this

Telecom giants jointly develop 5G in-house equipment

Claudia Nemat, Member of the Board of Management for Technology and Innovation at Deutsche Telekom, at the presentation of the LTE/5G repeater jointly branded by SKT and DT. (Picture: SK Telecom) Deutsche Telekom and the largest South Korean mobile phone provider SK Telecom have

German economy benefits above average from 5G

According to a study, Germany has a good economic forecast in a European comparison of the cost-benefit ratio of 5G networks, especially in the area of Smart Production. (Picture: Pixabay) The new 5G networks support a wide range of possible innovations in different market

Open 5G stand-alone campus network for researchers

For an open and flexible system and net architecture for the industry 4,0 applications of tomorrow co-operation and preliminary work are crucial,  like this propagation simulation. (Pictures: FMBE GmbH) The German researchers are stepping on the accelerator when it comes to 5G. A few days

Vodafone beats its targets for 5G network expansion in Germany

Vodafone continues to expand with fast 5G networks in German cities such as Berlin, Düsseldorf (pictured), Hamburg, Munich and Leipzig. (Picture: Vodafone) Vodafone has recently put 5G antennas into operation in more than 300 German cities and communities, reaching over 10 million people. Vodafone

5G Edge in Boston and Bay Area

The connections of the Internet of Things will continue to grow strongly. A partnership ensures that AWS computing and storage services are embedded in Verizon's data centers at service access points at the edge of the 5G network. (Picture: mylk+honey) Specialized computing and storage services

5G as nucleus for growth

In the Adlershof Technology Park in the southeast of Berlin, one of the largest of its kind in Germany with more than 1,200 companies, 5G is now also to move in. (Picture: Technology Park Adlershof) 5G is to move into the Adlershof Technology Park.

5G in production: Audi and Ericsson take the next step

Audi and Ericsson present another pilot project for 5G in production (Picture: Audi Media Center) Audi is taking the next step towards 5G in production: Together with the Swedish network supplier Ericsson, Audi is presenting a new pilot project in human-robot interaction. As one

“Work in Progress”: How 5G is evolving

Planning the further development of the 5G standard (Picture: 3GPP) The basic cornerstones of the fifth generation mobile communications standard have been established. However, this does not mean that the technical development has already been completed. On the contrary: the to-do list of the

The 5G ecosystem is growing

The latest GSA report reports for the first time more than 400 detected devices (Picture: GSA) The September report of the GSA now lists over 400 5G devices. This is significantly more than at the beginning of the year - but in the majority

5G architecture for the industry

The project 5GANG is concerned with an architecture for resilient, industrial communication based on 5G technologies. (Picture: 5GANG) In the recently completed project 5GANG, eight industrial partners have developed an architecture for resilient, industrial communication. Based on 5G technologies, a campus network has been implemented

Bosch starts 5G tests at Reutlingen semiconductor plant

The Bosch semiconductor plant in Reutlingen is participating in the international 5G-SMART research project with the aim of testing the potential of the new communication standard in real production environments. (Picture: Bosch) Bosch relies on 5G as an important component for digitization and networking

A modular 5G audit helps manufacturing companies

The 5G audit offers manufacturing companies the opportunity to find out what positive effects 5G can have on existing processes. (Picture: Fraunhofer IPT) What potential does 5G wireless technology hold for the industry? And how can digitization in production succeed? These are the questions

5G network at Kaiserslautern Technical University

The TUK from a bird's eye view. (Picture: TU Kaiserslautern) Nokia announced to implement a 5G standalone (SA) campus network at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern. The project will be implemented in partnership with Smart Mobile Labs AG. Smart Mobile Labs AG has won

Verizon teams up with Nokia to offer private 5G capabilities

Verizon Business will offer companies located in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region private 5G platform in partnership with Nokia. Verizon helps industrial enterprises to build private industrial 5G networks within their premises. This means that critical data does not have to be transmitted over public networks. The new offering is

Solution Guide to Private 5G Network

Sponsor article 5G is expected to play a crucial role in enabling the next phase of mobile-driven disruption. It takes the capacity, responsiveness and security of mobile connectivity to new heights. Verizon’s On Site 5G provides a private 5G network across your plant,

5G: let’s unlock the possibilities together.

Sponsor article It’s incredible how quickly we come to take technology for granted. Back in the days of 3G, watching video on your mobile phone was doable, but it wasn’t exactly a great experience. Today, we take for granted being

No platform economy without digital infrastructures

Fiber optics is the solution to many network bottlenecks - but only if it is also laid. (Image Pixbay) The guiding principle has been clear for years: Germany needs the best broadband networks - anywhere and anytime. This is important if Germany is to

iPhone 12 and the electromagnetic compatibility of “5G radiation”

The high-profile presentation of the new iPhone 12 with 5G technology is fuelling the discussion about the electromagnetic compatibility of 5G. (Picture: Apple) What do the US election campaign, the Corona pandemic and 5G wireless technology have in common? They are all victims of

Telefónica launches 5G network in Germany

The 5G network for O2 customers in Germany was launched in two steps (Image: Telefónica) After Vodafone and Telekom, the third mobile operator has now also launched its 5G network. However, further expansion plans are more cautious than those of its competitors. Telefónica launched

6G sparks from any lantern

Mobile radio network of the future: Extremely small radio cells ("Radio cell", orange) are linked together via wireless terahertz links ("High-capacity THz link", green). (Figure: IPQ, KIT / Nature Photonics) Waiting and drinking tea could be the motto in many companies in the Corona

Tough fight for the launch of the fourth 5G network

The battle between Telefónica and 1&1 for the technical conditions of network access and an appropriate remuneration is fought with a hard battle ( Image: kalhh, stux (Pixabay) / Composition: H. Jacob) 1&1 Drillisch is in a clinch with Telefónica/O2 on the subject of

5G Roadshow via fiber optics

The Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce promotes the 5G Roadshow on its website. (Picture: Screenshot dihk.de) When personal meetings have become difficult or impossible in Corona times, intelligent alternatives have to be found. Webinars are one way of informing your community

5G technology in industrial use

Partner article An example for the use of 5G at the SmartFactory-KL-Industry 4.0 plant is the optical quality assurance, which is implemented during transport. How can high data rates in industrial environments be protected and transmitted with the lowest possible latency?

In search for 5G project partners and Use Cases

Participants in a survey by FUENF-G show themselves to be very active companies. (Picture: FUENF-G) The corona crisis has not exactly accelerated the development of 5G in the industry. But at the same time, the damper on expectations is taking some of the pressure

Autonomous drones to monitor forests

In the 5G model project, autonomously flying drones identify potential fire sources in the forests of the Görlitz district. ( Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=170797) The German forest is dying. In order to prevent this consequence of climate change from causing further catastrophes, the district of Görlitz

Expansion of the 5G Industry Campus Europe

The connection between the 5G sub-networks and antennas and the 5G core is made with optical fibers, which converge centrally in the patch panel at the IT center. (Image: IT Center RWTH Aachen University) The development of the 5G research network in Aachen is

Cloud Solutions Benefit from 5G

Ultra-low latency computing enables new scenarios with Azure, 5G and carrier partners. (Image: Microsoft) The development of fast 5G mobile communications is progressing rapidly and cloud solutions are benefiting: Microsoft recently announced the preview of Azure Edge Zones. The new service combines 5G technology

Industry decision-makers would choose mobile communications

Investments in automation, IIoT and infrastructure are also driving demand for 4G/5G technology. (Source: Nokia/ABI Research study) Using the crisis to prepare for the future. This is currently the motto in many companies. Investments in the infrastructure also play a major role. It will

50 Chinese cities supplied with 5G

In China, the expansion of 5G is progressing quickly, despite the corona crisis (Picture: Pixabay) China underpins its position as one of the top 5G countries. Despite the Corona crisis, the country is still in a league with South Korea, the United States and

5G Campus Networks – Essential Means of Production

Image 1: Radio spectrum - users and services (Image: LS telcom AG) In the industrial environment, 5G will play an important role as an enabler and accelerator of digitalization and transformation to the fully networked industry 4.0. As a pioneer, the government in Germany

Cancellation of the Hannover Messe and 5G Arena

The corona virus also infected the world's largest industrial show: after the Hannover Messe was postponed to July, the cancellation followed. (Picture: Screenshot of Hannover Messe Website) With the motto "Better late than not at all!" Deutsche Messe AG announced how it intends to

Connected Machines

Digitalisation in mechanical engineering: Live images of an EDM machine are shared via smartphone with the helpdesk and other involved parties. (Picture: Vollmer Werke Maschinenfabrik GmbH) The requirement for travel restrictions and contact blocks in the corona crisis act like

5G to fight the corona pandemic

The Atlas System is an AI computing platform developed by Huawei. (Image: Huawei) 5G is predicted to have a lot of potential, not only for the classic mobile phone sector, but in almost every industry–including medicine. An example from China shows that the fight

Rutronik is a member of the 5G Alliance

5G Campus Network Alliance (Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH) 5G is the communication standard of the future. At least that's what Rutronik says whilst already been supplying its customers with the first 5G modules since 2019. In the future, the distributor will work with the

Part 2: 5G a size too big for medium-sized companies?

The choice is not easy: which task determines whether 5G is the right technology for your own company. (Image: Pixabay) Many experts emphasize the benefits of 5G for industry. However, details are still unclear. The discussions to clarify unresolved questions in the case of

Part 1 – 5G a size too big for medium-sized companies?

The choice is not easy: which task determines whether 5G is the right technology for your own company. (Image: Pixabay) 5G as the savior, the great leap into the future, digital mobility without borders - currently hardly a day goes by without 5G presence

5G at Rittal: Pilot projects to start before 2020

Higher-level control systems are already connecting machines and handling systems at the Rottal plant in Haiger to form a communication network in accordance with Industry 4.0 standards (Photo: Rittal) Rittal was one of the first industrial companies to receive the 5G frequency allocation. Before the end of this year,

The creativity of cybercriminals

Based on the expected number of connections alone, experts predict security problems already for this year. (picture: mylk+honey) No new technology comes without risks. Even with 5G, risk assessment and risk evaluation have long been an integral part of research, development and political discussion.

MWC2020: Barcelona and the Coronavirus

110,000 people are expected at the Mobile World Congress 2020 (Photo: GSMA) The Mobile World Congress has lost two major exhibitors for this year at short notice: LG and Ericsson will not be attending for security reasons. It is said that both companies consider the situation too uncertain in

2020 Starts with a Large Number of New Deals

Vodafone technician activates 5G antenna. (Picture: Vodafone) At the end of 2019, Nokia had just announced a long-term partnership with the Australian company Vodafone Hutchison, followed by further announcements, less than ten days later. With this, the Finns want to take position as world

Flight taxis take off with 5G

Air traffic of the future: 5G could soon make air taxis like the Lilium jet suitable for mass flights. (Picture: Lilium) Vodafone is cooperating with the Chinese technology group Ehang. With 5G, the two companies want to make air taxis operational in Germany and

Campus networks pick up speed: Siemens and Qualcomm to cooperate

The Siemens test center with Qualcomm-5G technology focuses on 5G applications in the automotive production environment. (Picture: Siemens) Siemens is serious about 5G technology and is working with U.S. company Qualcomm to establish a proof-of-concept in an industrial environment to test an industrial campus network

Race for 5G network expansion

Rapid network expansion: More and more German cities are connecting to the network with 5G antennas. (Photo: Deutsche Telekom) Deutsche Telekom continues to expand its 5G network and Vodafone has also started the second 5G expansion stage in Germany. The number of 5G antennas

Telemedicine with 5G: Research project funded with 8.4 million euros

Operation over the net: 5G could be the breakthrough for telemedicine. (Picture: Pexels) The Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden starts with "5G4Healthcare" a multi-year research project on 5G in medicine. The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure BMVI. Medicine can

5 challenges when testing 5G broadband devices

Sponsor article Designers and engineers working with 5G broadband devices need tailored, fast and cost-effective solutions to ensure the reliability of new chip designs. Learn more about the major challenges of testing 5G broadband ICs and how to overcome them. 1. The signal types

5 facts about 5G New Radio

Sponsor article With Release 15, the 3GPP has adopted the first official definition for the mobile radio standard 5G New Radio. Learn more about the new standard and solutions for the design and testing of 5G technologies. 1. New Radio (NR) is the name

Overview of mobile radio bands and frequencies

Which frequency bands must a device support in German mobile networks? (Picture: Pixabay/Gerd Altmann) If the 5G router supports the n78 band - is that sufficient for operation in Germany? What is the frequency range behind it? And which frequencies are actually used in

How dangerous are “5G waves”?

Criticism of 5G is often based on wrong assumptions and misinformation (Picture: pixabay/liggraphy) Online platforms, citizens' initiatives and even one or two editors are stirring up fear of "5G waves" or even "5G rays". But there is no such thing at all. Here are

The design of the 5G frequency allocation

Sponsor article A discussion paper of various associations and the 5G Lab Germany Dresden takes up the question how exactly the frequencies in the 2 GHz and 3.6 GHz ranges should be allocated. The aim must be to supply different settlement structures fairly. In

Comprehensive coverage with 5G

Sponsor article The success of the replacement for LTE in Germany will depend to a large extent on how future applications can also be implemented on a large scale. The new mobile communications standard 5G enables numerous new applications in the economy (Economy 4.0,

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