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connected with global equipment provider the perfect deployment point for meeting commercially available units in multiple
Ericsson and the concept for the Ericsson network infrastructure densification needs cities – meaning this unique solution is
Street Radio 4402 was born. because they are typically 8 to 10 meters poised to help accelerate 5G deployments
Nearly Invisible 5G Sites high, spaced 50 meters apart, have an across the country on the most reliable 5G
The ultra-compact, fully integrated existing power supply and are within network in America, AT&T 5G.1 One of the
Ericsson Street Radio small cell can be close proximity to fiber. By using existing most fulfilling parts of my job is creating
deployed globally by plugging into existing infrastructure, this solution reduces costs, access in areas lacking coverage. Because
streetlights that utilize a National Electrical streamlines site approval and permitting, this unique, compact solution uses existing
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and speeds installation. These radios also infrastructure, it could play a role in helping
standardized connector. And it is virtually have smart sensors that allow us to detect bring5G to some underserved areas and
unseen from street level. The device sits just failed or downed streetlights in the event further meet our company commitment to
above the streetlight shield next to the light of a storm, blackout, or other disruptive closing the digital divide. Although jointly
itself allowing it to blend into the existing event. This helps us in quickly assessing pioneered for our network, other operators
infrastructure. No long wires and big, bulky damage and dispatching crews for repairs will be able to utilize the technology in the
boxes – a true aesthetic improvement. or alerting the power provider of an issue. future, further benefiting the entire industry.
And in many cases the installation can On the Horizon Just how promising is this This project was nominated by the Global
be completed within just 15 minutes, new solution? Street Radio prototypes Mobile (GLOMO) Awards in Barcelona for
transforming a streetlight into a low- or were trialed last year, and we are now in “Best Mobile Network Infrastructure.”
mid-band 5G site. Streetlights are also the process of field testing and deploying

AT&T Teams with Ericsson to Boost Consumer 5G

AT&T became the first US operator to Jay Cary, VP 5G product and innovation ConsumerLab and its deep catalogue of
join an Ericsson initiative to aid service at AT&T said while its customers were companies and innovative ideas could
providers with launching and generating enjoying the benefits of faster data rates help us bring new experiences to life using
revenue from next-generation mobile and low latency, its network was ready technology like AR and VR across a variety
technology, adding to a list which already to take on “more social and immersive of interests including travel and sports,” he
includes Telstra, Etisalat and Rogers experiences”. “Tapping into Ericsson’s said.
Communications. Ericsson explained
its Startup 5G program helps operators
identify innovative use cases spanning
multiple consumer segments and touching
on areas including entertainment, media,
gaming, sports, learning and more. The
program is run by Ericsson’s ConsumerLab
division, serving as a go-between for CSPs
and consumer companies, supporting
the development of a strategy designed
to address an estimated $3.7 trillion
business opportunity within the market
by 2030. Operators are further aided by
ConsumerLab research and analytical data,
gaining access to a worldwide network of
more than 40 start-ups specializing in 5G.

Cisco Reveals New Innovations to Help Busi-

nesses Make Hybrid Work, Work

Cisco announced new innovations adjusting to the major digital transitions clouds, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML
designed to power hybrid work with that have reshaped IT plans and operations (Machine Learning) for the adoption of IoT,
people working from home, in the office, over the past two years, spanning hybrid and hybrid work to connect everyone and
or anywhere. Businesses of all sizes are cloud to connect private and public everything securely. Hybrid work success

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