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A Private 5G network is a dedicated, isolated network tailored to your business’s specific needs, offering unmatched speed, reliability, security, and scalability. Unlike public 5G networks shared by the general population, a Private 5G network gives your business full control over connectivity, ensuring that critical operations run smoothly without interference or downtime.
Building a Private 5G network begins with assessing your business’s specific needs, including the scale of operations, the number of devices, and the required coverage area. Partnering with a provider like Accelleran simplifies this process by offering an Open-RAN aligned turnkey solution. This means that you get a fully integrated system, from the core network to the radio units (O-RU), all tailored to your requirements.
To build a Private 5G network, you need the following key components:
•Core Network: Manages the overall network, including security, data routing, and service management.
•Radio Units (O-RU): These devices transmit and receive radio signals to and from connected devices.
•Distributed Unit (DU) and Central Unit (CU): These components handle data processing and traffic management between the core network and radio units.
•Network Management Software: Provides tools for monitoring, configuring, and optimizing the network in real time.
•Edge Computing Infrastructure: Supports low-latency applications by processing data closer to where it is generated.
Security is a top priority in Private 5G networks. These networks offer advanced encryption and dedicated infrastructure, ensuring that sensitive data is protected against cyber threats. Additionally, implementing strong access controls, continuous monitoring, and compliance with industry-specific security standards is crucial. Partnering with an experienced provider can also help manage security aspects effectively.
1. Planning: Define your network’s goals, such as coverage area, device capacity, and specific applications.
2. Design: Collaborate with a provider to design a network that meets your operational needs. This includes selecting the right hardware, software, and radio units.
3. Installation: Set up the core network, radio units, and edge computing infrastructure. This often involves integrating the 5G network with existing IT systems.
4. Testing: Conduct thorough testing to ensure that the network operates as expected, covering aspects like latency, bandwidth, and security.
5. Optimization: Use network management tools to fine-tune performance and ensure that the network scales as needed.
6. Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain the network to address new security threats and accommodate evolving business needs.
Private 5G networks offer several advantages over traditional WiFi:
•Range and Coverage: Private 5G can cover larger areas with fewer access points, making it ideal for extensive industrial sites.
•Reliability: Unlike WiFi, which can suffer from interference, Private 5G offers a more stable connection, crucial for mission-critical applications.
•Capacity: Private 5G supports a higher density of devices, perfect for IoT-heavy environments.
•Latency: 5G’s low latency is better suited for real-time applications, such as autonomous systems and remote control operations.
•Security: Private 5G networks are more secure, offering advanced encryption and dedicated infrastructure, which is crucial for protecting sensitive data.
The cost of building a Private 5G network depends on several factors, including the scale of deployment, the specific components needed, and the level of customization required. While the initial investment may be higher than traditional networks, the long-term benefits—such as increased efficiency, reduced downtime, and enhanced security—often justify the expense. Working with a provider that offers turnkey solutions can help streamline costs by providing a fully integrated package.
An Open-RAN aligned Private 5G solution offers greater flexibility and interoperability by allowing different vendors to provide components for the network. This approach reduces dependency on a single supplier, often resulting in cost savings and the ability to incorporate best-in-class technologies. It also enables easier scalability and upgrades, ensuring that your network can adapt to future technological advancements.
Simplify Your Private 5G Experience. Many enterprises are daunted by the perceived complexities of 5G – from the costs to the challenge of coordinating with multiple partners for a cohesive solution. How can you be sure your network is tailored to your business needs?
Accelleran presents an Open-RAN aligned, turnkey Private 5G solution, expertly tailored for your unique needs. With installation as straightforward as Wi-Fi and a dynamic ecosystem of Radio Units (O-RU), we stand as your singular contact for a peak performance and scalable Private 5G network solution.
With Accelleran, manage your Private 5G network with unparalleled agility, efficiency, and control.
Unmatched Reliability: For manufacturing floors, warehouses, and logistic hubs, downtime isn’t an option. Private 5G delivers ultra-reliable connectivity, ensuring critical operations run smoothly with virtually zero interruptions.
Superior Security: Private 5G networks are isolated and secure, providing an additional layer of protection against potential breaches. Sensitive industrial data stays private, safeguarded from external threats.
Real-Time Analytics: Thanks to 5G’s ultra-low latency, businesses can process vast amounts of data in real time, enabling instant decision-making and boosting operational efficiency.
Flexibility and Scalability: Private 5G adapts effortlessly to changing business needs. Whether you’re scaling up, integrating IoT devices, or optimizing for a new use case, Private 5G handles it all with ease.
Massive IoT Support: Supporting up to a million devices per square kilometer, Private 5G makes managing connected devices seamless, empowering IoT-heavy industries to thrive.
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WiFi has been the go-to for indoor wireless connectivity, but Private 5G is redefining what’s possible for industrial and enterprise environments:
While WiFi remains a solid choice for general indoor connectivity, Private 5G provides a robust, future-proof solution tailored to industries poised for innovation.
Private 5G networks are custom-built for organizations needing unmatched control, ultra-low latency, and enhanced security. Whether in factories, hospitals, ports, or offshore wind farms, Private 5G delivers the connectivity required for critical operations. For example, our offshore wind farm use case demonstrates how Private 5G enables seamless monitoring, automation, and safety in challenging environments.
With Accelleran’s RIC platform driving intelligence through advanced xApps and rApps, we’re helping businesses optimize network performance while embracing innovation.
Private 5G networks are transforming industries with their unmatched reliability, security, and scalability. Whether you’re optimizing a smart factory, logistics hub, or healthcare facility, Private 5G delivers the connectivity and intelligence you need to succeed in a digital-first world.
Ready to build your own Private 5G network? Contact us to explore how Accelleran’s solutions can help you stay ahead of the curve.
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