Industrial-Grade Digitalization With Unparalleled Flexibility and Efficiency
As our local and global economies increasingly rely on digital technologies and wireless connectivity, industries are undergoing a technological transformation to enhance their capabilities and efficiencies. Last year, Nokia – a renowned leader in communication technology – announced a groundbreaking solution, the Nokia DAC Wi-Fi, that’s designed to offer unparalleled flexibility and efficiency for industrial-grade digitalization. This Wi-Fi connectivity solution will be integrated into the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud, enabling industries to connect assets and drive their Industry 4.0 initiatives forward.
The Importance of Wireless Networks in Industry 4.0
Wireless networks are pivotal in connecting industrial assets, enabling real-time access, analysis, and action upon operational data. For this reason, organizations implementing Industry 4.0 use cases rely heavily on secure, low-latency, and reliable connectivity offered by technologies like 4.9G/LTE and 5G. These technologies allow enterprises to unlock new capabilities and efficiencies in their processes.
The Role of Wi-Fi in Industrial Connectivity
While 4.9G/LTE and 5G are critical for providing secure and real-time connectivity for essential operations, organizations have traditionally employed various technologies, including Wi-Fi, to connect their assets. Many enterprises have upgraded to Wi-Fi 6 to enhance connected legacy assets and services capabilities. With its recent evolution to Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, Wi-Fi has become more deterministic and suitable for less critical high-bandwidth OT applications.
The Next Step in Connectivity Solutions
With the introduction of the Nokia DAC Wi-Fi solution, organizations can tap into a license-free spectrum, augment their private networks, and support non-business-critical Operational Technology (OT) workflows. This allows them to handle remote workforce instructions and access machine maintenance data, boosting efficiency and productivity.
One of the critical advantages of Nokia DAC Wi-Fi is its seamless integration into the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC), a comprehensive end-to-end industrial-grade digitalization platform. This single cloud-based operations and management interface combines all connectivity technologies, offering unparalleled flexibility and significant cost efficiencies.
The Benefits and Use Cases of Nokia DAC Wi-Fi
Versatile Connectivity Deployment
Nokia DAC Wi-Fi offers a range of deployment scenarios tailored to each customer’s unique needs. Customers can start with Wi-Fi 6/6E to cover their IT and non-business-critical OT operations, with the option to evolve seamlessly to private wireless networks as their requirements change.
Complementary Capacity
The solution lets customers combine Wi-Fi 6/6E connectivity with cellular private wireless networks to provide complementary capacity at hotspot locations for non-business-critical operations. This ensures that users always have the best connectivity experience, as Nokia DAC Wi-Fi intelligently interworks with cellular private wireless networks.
Nokia MX Boost
For specific use cases, Nokia MX Boost can be utilized to further enhance connectivity. Companies can maximize performance benefits from all available radio layers by aggregating different radio technologies, such as private wireless and Wi-Fi.
Nokia MX Industrial Edge (MXIE)
Nokia’s MX Industrial Edge (MXIE) revolutionizes the connectivity landscape by offering containerized applications that include Nokia DAC Wi-Fi’s management and authentication functions. In scenarios where Wi-Fi and private wireless networks coexist, MXIE acts as the core for LTE/5G, facilitating seamless cellular Wi-Fi interworking.
MXIE is specifically designed to cater to the on-premises execution of OT application processes, providing a unified solution for industrial OT computing requirements. The integration of Wi-Fi into MXIE enhances its already impressive connectivity-agnostic capabilities, allowing it to efficiently handle all data originating from connected assets.
Disruptive as-a-Service Subscription Model
Nokia DAC Wi-Fi comes with an innovative subscription model where the Access Points are offered for free. This unique approach simplifies adoption and brings cost-effectiveness to connectivity solutions.
As industries venture deeper into Industry 4.0, the importance of versatile and reliable connectivity solutions cannot be overstated. Nokia’s DAC Wi-Fi is an innovative solution, empowering enterprises with the flexibility to connect machines, sensors, and people seamlessly.
By unifying Wi-Fi, 4.9G/LTE, and 5G connectivity within a single platform, Nokia DAC Wi-Fi provides an exceptional digital transformation tool for industries to leverage today and in the future. With this revolutionary solution, Nokia reaffirms its commitment to shaping the connected world and driving innovation in the industrial landscape.
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