Telenor, in collaboration with its partner ecosystem, today announced the establishment of its 5G Solutions Lab, a new 5G test lab in Gothenburg. This initiative aims to provide a one-stop-shop to support customers and partners looking to revolutionize industrial operations with AI-driven predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring powered by 5G.
The lab is designed to help Swedish customers to accelerate the development and refinement of real-world solutions that meet global standards and requirements.
“Telenor has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, continuously pushing the boundaries of connectivity and digital transformation. This new 5G Solutions Lab in Gothenburg is a significant step forward, providing customers with the opportunity to test and verify the true value of advanced 5G services,” said Malina Borg Sigg, 5G-Expert at Telenor Sweden.
The Gothenburg testing facility offers cutting-edge use cases for testing, such as AI-driven predictive maintenance and warning systems, real-time monitoring, and enhanced worker safety solutions. AI and predictive maintenance offer enormous benefits in terms of efficiency, cost savings, and new revenue opportunities. 5G brings advanced capabilities such as secured connectivity with slicing, low latency, high speed, and high throughput that acts as a catalyst for more resilient, reliable and efficient solutions as more data can be analyzed and actions can be taken in real-time.
Notable use cases include 5G drones enhancing critical societal functions with speed and precision, 5G self-driving cars improving traffic safety and efficiency through real-time data processing, and Edge AI deploying AI applications at the edge for real-time industrial insights.
“We look forward to having a place to gather with our customers where we not only discuss tomorrow’s possibilities but also offer a platform for today’s testing,” Malina Borg Sigg continues.
The 5G Solutions Lab in Gothenburg is one of several test facilities of Telenor’s Open Lab, a platform to innovate faster and better together with partners, startups, and customers.
The new lab is complementing Telenor IoT’s global connectivity testing facilities in Karlskrona
“Operating on a global stage, Sweden is home to many companies that are eager to explore the new capabilities that 5G offer. We have several customers who are excited to test these solutions in a real-world setting, with a global perspective and requirements such as roaming. Being part of Lindholmen Science Park, a hub for groundbreaking innovations, and now offering this new 5G Solutions Lab in the same location, allows us to bring everyone together in one place. The new lab is a valuable addition to our established testing operations in Karlskrona, expanding our offering to global customers by providing hands-on testing of future IoT scenarios,” said Mats Lundquist, CEO of Telenor Connexion and Head of Telenor IoT.
Telenor, in collaboration with a diverse partner ecosystem, brings wide expertise to the table.
The initiative, supported by Telenor Group, has shown remarkable success across Telenor Sweden, Telenor Research & Innovation, and partners, with the research institute TECoSA being a prime example.
The collaborative effort in the partner ecosystem ensures that the lab is equipped with the latest technology and expertise, driving innovation and real-world solutions.
- Telenor Sverige AB leads as the business sponsor for 5G and edge infrastructure
- Telenor R&I (iCORA) manages the testbed, platform, and technical operations
- Telenor IoT (Connexion) offers the new testing facilities to global customers
- Nagarro oversees smart factory application use cases
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) provides the high-performance, secured, scalable and low-latency edge infrastructure supporting industry, 5G and AI workload
- Red Hat provides a common platform that supports the full application lifecycle, including AI and MLOps workflows, across multi hybrid clouds and out to the edge, providing flexibility and innovation at scale
- Cumucore offers 5G SA capabilities
- Intel contributes to edge AI infrastructure
- Induo supplies 5G SA devices
- TCS develops the marketplace for Telenor’s 5G and edge products and services
- Fujitsu acts as the on-site E2E solution integrator
- HP supplies industrial PCs/Workstations for high-performance AI workloads with the highest End Point Security
- Nokia provides 5G RAN, multi domain service orchestration and monetization through network API’s
- Vinnter develops 5G-connected sensors and intelligent actuators, enabling real-time data collection and automated control for industrial applications.
“Nagarro’s global presence empowers us to transform innovative ideas into tangible realities, bridging the gap between conceptualization and execution. By partnering with industry-leading providers, we enhance our end-to-end solutions. This collaboration drives significant impact across various industries, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation,” said Ananda Sen Gupta, Managing Director of Telecom Business Unit at Nagarro, one of the key partners.
Telenor looks forward to welcoming customers from diverse industries into the Gothenburg facility to address their unique business challenges and opportunities with the latest AI and 5G technologies, today and into the future.
