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existing one, allows us to simultaneously solutions for existing and future clients. country.” Michael Siegel, Director Nokia
connect smart and digital devices that we We see the Private 5G network as a key Enterprise South-East Europe, said: “By
use every day in our production, and which technology for further development in the implementing the Nokia DAC, AD Plastik
will be even more represented in the future. next decade. That is why we launched will benefit from the highest reliability
Simply put, at the moment it is the basis this project with the aim of expanding the and lowest latency connectivity for all
for connecting devices that will help us in range of our services. In this technology, their operations, allowing the company to
the production and delivery processes, and which is characterized not only by a large accelerate its digitalization and industry
for the future we create the preconditions capacity of the network, but also by many 4.0 transformation for greater efficiency
for building a modern, digital and other possibilities, we see the potential to and flexibility while maintaining quality
promising company.” Andrej Skenderović start the recovery and further development and safety in its manufacturing facility in
Project Manager at OIV Digital Signals and of the industry. We hope that with this Croatia”
Networks, said: “OIV as a modern digital project we will continue to be the leading
company is constantly looking for new provider of innovative services in our

Nokia, SK Telecom Collaborate on New Virtualized RAN Network in Korea

Nokia and SK Telecom have successfully
completed a proof-of-concept (PoC)
and demonstration of the world's first
5G 64TRX wireless-based cloud Radio
Access Network (vRAN) in Korea. The
trial highlighted Nokia’s technological
leadership in wireless network architecture.
Both companies plan to start field testing a
vRAN in 2022. The demonstration included
the process of virtualizing the baseband
based on Nokia's design, including its
comprehensive infrastructure solutions
such as NADCM (Nokia AirFrame Data
Center Manager), separating hardware
and software, and operating each
independently. In particular, the network Park, Vice President and Head of Infra network services.” Kevin Ahn, Head of
flexibility and performance were tested at Technology Office, SK Telecom, said: Korea, Nokia, said: “This demonstration
the same time by dividing the infrastructure “Through the verification of 5G cloud RAN once again confirms the leadership of
into two separate functions: a cloudified technology provided by Nokia, SK Telecom, both companies in 5G technology, and
virtual distributed unit (vDU) and a virtual as a leader of the evolution of 5G wireless serves as an opportunity for full-scale
central unit (vCU). Through this 5G vRAN network architecture, was able to confirm commercialization of 5G vRAN. We will
demonstration, both companies were able its technological prowess once again. continue to actively cooperate with SK
to confirm the agile response to computing Based on the resilient and flexible 5G Telecom to quickly introduce market-
requirements such as high performance, network infrastructure and vRAN that can leading services based on the best 5G
large capacity and the possibility of maximize efficiency, we will continue to network.”
rapidly launching new services. Jongkwan lead the next-generation communication

Nokia and Tele2 Expand 5G Partnership in the Baltics

Nokia announced that it is extending sole supplier in the deal. Nokia will provide RAN portfolio is designed for seamless,
its partnership with Tele2 to deploy 5G equipment from its latest ReefShark simple, and efficient ‘plug-in’ deployment
RAN in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in a System on Chip-powered AirScale and reduced power consumption. It
long-term deal. The deal will continue to equipment portfolio to modernize Tele2’s covers all deployment scenarios including
build on the 25 years of strong and close nationwide radio network. The rollout will dense-urban environments and wide-
cooperation between Nokia and Tele2 in begin once Tele2 has acquired sufficient area coverage. Nokia has partnered with
the Baltic region. Nokia’s 5G solutions will spectrum with auctions for both low and Tele2 on 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G network
enable Tele2 to deliver connectivity and high band frequencies happening this deployments in the Baltics since 1996.
capacity benefits at ultra-low latencies year. Tele2 has previously acquired 5G Petras Masiulis, CEO Baltics at Tele2,
to their customers as well as reduce spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band and the 700 commented: "We now have a strong and
complexity. Nokia is the incumbent and MHz spectrum in Latvia. Nokia’s AirScale reliable partner for our complete 5G rollout

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