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Cellular Story: Building Network Resiliency in Fire Stations Oct 10, 2024

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When Avon Fire and Rescue Service learned that the secondary connection link in its fire stations was being removed, the clock started ticking. Under pressure to find a fast, ultra-resilient replacement, Avon landed on cellular solutions. We chatted with John Craig from Avon and Graham Everington from Ericsson to learn how well cellular has met the agency's needs in these fire stations.

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When WANs Push Beyond Wires Sep 26, 2024

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Scalable and flexible with a lot of reach? No, not Gumby. We’re talking about cellular connectivity for business purposes. 5G and LTE solutions improve resiliency, agility, and management simplicity, and in this episode, we’re showing you exactly how. Hosts Mauricio and Taylor highlight real-life examples of cellular networking victories in utilities, mining, public safety, and healthcare.

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Charging Ahead: Cellular’s Role in EV Expansion Sep 09, 2024

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What gets you from point A to point B? If it’s an electric vehicle, chances are you have a love/hate relationship with charging — and charging station manufacturers know it. So, we sat down with KORE Wireless to untangle the challenges of EV adoption centered on charging, and how cellular connectivity aids in uptime, access, and expansion. Listen in and get charged up ⚡️

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www.korewireless.com

Starry Might: The Power of Satellite with Cellular Aug 19, 2024

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … the next big thing in hybrid WAN connectivity. LEO satellites are quickly becoming cosmic safety nets, ready to keep your data flowing smoothly even when cellular or wired connections hit a snag. On this episode, SimpleCom VP of Sales Tom Cain and Ericsson Technical Marketing Engineer Tyler Peterson join us to shed light on how satellite connections complement 5G and LTE solutions, and what that means for businesses and agencies.

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www.simplecom.pro

What Schools Are Learning About the Role of Cellular Aug 05, 2024

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Texting under the table might earn you a seat in detention, but cellular connectivity still plays an essential role in K-12 education, although maybe not how you’d guess. In classrooms, at events, and even on school buses, 5G and LTE drive solutions that keep students and staff safe and connected. Kajeet’s Director of Strategy Gene Ballard and Ericsson’s Senior Sales Engineer David Earp share how cellular networks are closing the digital divide and creating platforms for educational innovation.

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www.kajeet.com

Cellular Story: A Robot Dog and a Private 5G Network Walk into a Rail Factory Jul 22, 2024

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Hitachi Rail upgraded its manufacturing from “smart” to “brilliant.” In Hagerstown, Maryland, the team combined the power of a private 5G network with the versatility and precision of advanced robotics to improve the flow of operations on the factory floor, enable meticulous inspections, and keep workers safe.

So, how did they do it? We met with Hitachi America Sr. Manager of IoT and Analytics Joydeep Acharya, Slalom Consulting Managing Director John Tomik, and Ericsson Senior Director of Global Strategic Partnerships Alan Minney to find out.

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Smart Manufacturing with Seamless Connectivity - Ericsson

Smart Factory Inspections with Private 5G - Ericsson

Is 5G Living Up to its Hype? Jul 08, 2024

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Coverage maps, performance promises, and a flurry of marketing surrounded the launch of 5G half a decade ago. But has the fifth generation of cellular networking lived up to its claims of greatly improved latency, networking slicing, massive IoT, and more? Join our discussion with James Weaver, a VP of Product Marketing at Ericsson, to find out why the conversations around 5G shouldn’t stagnate just yet.

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Cellular Story: Greenhouses, Automation, and Scalability for the Future Jun 24, 2024

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The global agritech market is expected to reach $49 billion by 2031, but it’s not just cattle ranches and vegetable growers sowing seeds in automation. When Metrolina Greenhouses cut the cord in favor of cloud-managed IoT routers to automate processes across 200 acres of greenhouses, production grew. We talked to Metrolina IT Director Mike Brown and Ericsson Sales Engineer Paul Wuerslin about the process and impact of using cellular solutions in agriculture.

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www.metrolinagreenhouses.com

Is Remote Work Working Out? Jun 07, 2024

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Remember when working from home was practically unheard of? So much for that. Nearly 22% of the American workforce will be remote by 2025 (Upwork), but what does that mean for the companies that employ them? Daniel Scarberry and Kory Harker from Ericsson discuss the security vulnerabilities of working from your couch and how businesses can keep work-from-home network threats at bay.

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Robots, ROI, and Private 5G in Manufacturing May 22, 2024

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Smart factories call for smart decisions, and what could be smarter than futureproofing the business? From building faster connections to enabling smarter machines, private cellular networks are a key building block for modern manufacturers. We sat down with Dan Gregory of StepCG and Matt Addicks of Ericsson to discuss the value of private networks in manufacturing and warehousing, and how customers such as Toyota Materials Handling are reaping the benefits of private 5G.

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