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2021 Private Mobile Networks Report
The 2021 Private Mobile Networks Report examines the opportunities and complexities in deploying private mobile networks to help enterprises make informed decisions that lead to better business outcomes. We look at the emerging ecosystem including open source initiatives and technologies like CBRS, WiFI, and 4G/5G.
Sponsor Spotlight Celona
It’s a Team’s Sport: Private Cellular in the Enterprise
IT professionals, operational technology leader and enterprise innovation teams each have different requirements that can benefit from Private Mobile Networks. In this video, Özer Dondurmacıoğlu, VP of Marketing at Celona, shares practical lessons learned from his enterprise customers and key business drivers.
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Sponsor Spotlight Aarna Networks
Private 5G requires Lightweight Management and Orchestration
Private 5G networks, like public 5G networks, are completely software driven, but there are many key differences in regards to the management and orchestration of each network. In this video, Amar Kapadia, Founder and CEO at Aarna Networks, looks at five key differences between private and public 5G networks.
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Sponsor Spotlight Orange Business Services
Digital Transformation will Drive Private Mobile Networks
Digital transformation is the key driver for building a private mobile network, says Niels Helkov, Vice President, Digital Solutions (IoT & Cloud), Americas, Orange Business Services. As new applications emerge, enterprises must answer the question “do I have the right network in place to meet my business objectives?”
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Sponsor Spotlight The Linux Foundation
End-to-end Open Software for Private Mobile Networks
Private mobile networks are now possible thanks to underlying technologies, standards, and open source projects that allow you to create your own private LTE or 5G network. In this video, Arpit Joshipura, GM, Networking, Edge & IoT, The Linux Foundation, discusses two developments that support private mobile network use cases: Akraino and the newly announced Magma project.
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Sponsor Spotlight EdgeQ
New Silicon and Open Software Driving a New Ecosystem
There’s a plethora of interest in the 5G space from operators to enterprises and cloud service providers. In this video, Vinay Ravuri, CEO and Founder of EdgeQ, talks about how box makers are transforming with the emerging 5G market and how open software is driving a new set of markets.
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Sponsor Spotlight Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company
Wi-Fi 6 Extended is a boon for Enterprise WLANs
The increase in devices, streaming, and cloud use is impacting network performance and capacity. Private Mobile Networks is viewed as a complement to today’s Wi-Fi networks. In this video, Gayle Levin, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Aruba Networks, talks about the adoption of a new standard called Wi-Fi 6E that will improve efficiency and speed.
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Sponsor Spotlight Fortinet
Security Considerations for Private Mobile Networks
When rolling out a Private LTE, Private 5G, or any network, there are considerations to be mindful of in regards to security. In this video, Jonathan Nguyen-Duy, VP, Global Field CISO Team at Fortinet, details security considerations for private mobile networks including cross-platform visibility and behavior analysis.
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Sponsor Spotlight Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
5G Release 16 accelerates Private Mobile Use Cases
5G Release 16 builds and expands on the foundation set by Release 15. In this video, John Smee, Vice President, Engineering of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., discusses the new features of release 16 to further improve device performance and coverage as well as the additional capabilities Release 16 provides for private mobile use cases.
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Sponsor Spotlight Boingo
Wi-Fi 6 vs. CBRS? Competing or Complementary?
Digital Transformation is driving the deployment of a new class of Private Mobile Networks. But which technology should enterprises choose? Wi-Fi 6 or private 5G based on CBRS? In this video, Derek Peterson, CTO of Boingo, offers his perspective.
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Sponsor Spotlight Accedian
How to Assure Performance for 5G Private Networks
Assurance is a critical and an ongoing component in the deployment and performance of 5G networks. In this video, Greg Spear, Director, Solutions Enablement at Accedian, talks about the key components for a successful 5G private network deployment and the importance of assurance and automation to drive monetization.
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Sponsor Spotlight
Amazon Changes the Game with AWS Private 5G
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the availability of a private 5G service for enterprises named AWS Private 5G. In this video, Roy Chua, founder and principal at AvidThink, shares the details around the AWS reInvent 2021 announcement. Download AvidThink's 2021 Private Mobile Networks Report to explore the opportunities and complexities in deploying private mobile networks.
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Sponsor Spotlight Telecom Infra Project (TIP)
How TIP's Private Mobile Framework can Transform 5G Use Cases
In this engineering discussion, David Martín Lambás, Senior Manager – Connectivity Innovation at Telefónica & Chair of TIP’s 5G Private Networks Solution Group and Sriram Subramanian, Global System Integrator Ecosystem Manager at Facebook & Technical Lead of TIP’s 5G Private Networks Solution Group, discuss how TIP’s diverse set of ecosystem partners provide an immersive end-to-end user experience for private network deployments. Download AvidThink's 2021 Private Mobile Networks Report to explore the opportunities and complexities in deploying private mobile networks.
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It’s a Team’s Sport: Private Cellular in the Enterprise
IT professionals, operational technology leader and enterprise innovation teams each have different requirements that can benefit from Private Mobile Networks. In this video, Özer Dondurmacıoğlu, VP of Marketing at Celona, shares practical lessons learned from his enterprise customers and key business drivers.
Private 5G requires Lightweight Management and Orchestration
Private 5G networks, like public 5G networks, are completely software driven, but there are many key differences in regards to the management and orchestration of each network. In this video, Amar Kapadia, Founder and CEO at Aarna Networks, looks at five key differences between private and public 5G networks.
Digital Transformation will Drive Private Mobile Networks
Digital transformation is the key driver for building a private mobile network, says Niels Helkov, Vice President, Digital Solutions (IoT & Cloud), Americas, Orange Business Services. As new applications emerge, enterprises must answer the question “do I have the right network in place to meet my business objectives?”
End-to-end Open Software for Private Mobile Networks
Private mobile networks are now possible thanks to underlying technologies, standards, and open source projects that allow you to create your own private LTE or 5G network. In this video, Arpit Joshipura, GM, Networking, Edge & IoT, The Linux Foundation, discusses two developments that support private mobile network use cases: Akraino and the newly announced Magma project.
New Silicon and Open Software Driving a New Ecosystem
There’s a plethora of interest in the 5G space from operators to enterprises and cloud service providers. In this video, Vinay Ravuri, CEO and Founder of EdgeQ, talks about how box makers are transforming with the emerging 5G market and how open software is driving a new set of markets.
Wi-Fi 6 Extended is a boon for Enterprise WLANs
The increase in devices, streaming, and cloud use is impacting network performance and capacity. Private Mobile Networks is viewed as a complement to today’s Wi-Fi networks. In this video, Gayle Levin, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Aruba Networks, talks about the adoption of a new standard called Wi-Fi 6E that will improve efficiency and speed.
Security Considerations for Private Mobile Networks
When rolling out a Private LTE, Private 5G, or any network, there are considerations to be mindful of in regards to security. In this video, Jonathan Nguyen-Duy, VP, Global Field CISO Team at Fortinet, details security considerations for private mobile networks including cross-platform visibility and behavior analysis.
5G Release 16 accelerates Private Mobile Use Cases
5G Release 16 builds and expands on the foundation set by Release 15. In this video, John Smee, Vice President, Engineering of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., discusses the new features of release 16 to further improve device performance and coverage as well as the additional capabilities Release 16 provides for private mobile use cases.
Wi-Fi 6 vs. CBRS? Competing or Complementary?
Digital Transformation is driving the deployment of a new class of Private Mobile Networks. But which technology should enterprises choose? Wi-Fi 6 or private 5G based on CBRS? In this video, Derek Peterson, CTO of Boingo, offers his perspective.
How to Assure Performance for 5G Private Networks
Assurance is a critical and an ongoing component in the deployment and performance of 5G networks. In this video, Greg Spear, Director, Solutions Enablement at Accedian, talks about the key components for a successful 5G private network deployment and the importance of assurance and automation to drive monetization.
Amazon Changes the Game with AWS Private 5G
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the availability of a private 5G service for enterprises named AWS Private 5G. In this video, Roy Chua, founder and principal at AvidThink, shares the details around the AWS reInvent 2021 announcement. Download AvidThink's 2021 Private Mobile Networks Report to explore the opportunities and complexities in deploying private mobile networks.
How TIP's Private Mobile Framework can Transform 5G Use Cases
In this engineering discussion, David Martín Lambás, Senior Manager – Connectivity Innovation at Telefónica & Chair of TIP’s 5G Private Networks Solution Group and Sriram Subramanian, Global System Integrator Ecosystem Manager at Facebook & Technical Lead of TIP’s 5G Private Networks Solution Group, discuss how TIP’s diverse set of ecosystem partners provide an immersive end-to-end user experience for private network deployments. Download AvidThink's 2021 Private Mobile Networks Report to explore the opportunities and complexities in deploying private mobile networks.
"Private mobile networks can provide significant value by bringing a high-performance, secure, scalable, and flexible connectivity option to enterprise locations — both indoors and outdoors." - 2021 Private Mobile Networks Report