In a significant move to expand and elevate its private 4G/5G certification program, Celona has joined forces with Truminds Software Systems in a strategic partnership marked by innovation and growth. By integrating Truminds’ API platform with Celona’s system and setting up a dedicated lab to certify IoT devices, the collaboration aims to streamline the certification process and ensure that devices are ready for the fast-evolving demands of Industry 4.0 sectors. This partnership represents a pivotal step in Celona’s mission to support industries like manufacturing, petrochemicals, logistics, and mining with robust, pre-approved solutions for their private networks, which consist of radio components, core network elements, and a comprehensive management platform.
The importance of device certification cannot be overstated in the realm of private wireless networks, as it ensures seamless operation and reliability across various applications. Availability of certified end-user devices is paramount, especially as industries continue to integrate advanced technologies into their operations. The OnGo Alliance, which tracks over 1,000 devices with a third being 5G-enabled, has been crucial in showcasing the increasing availability of devices in the CBRS/Band 48 spectrum since 2018. As Celona’s program continues to expand, this partnership with Truminds stands to significantly enhance the efficiency and scale of device certification.
Scaling Certification for Industry 4.0
Celona’s certification program, which has been in place since 2023, traditionally handled device certifications internally. However, the growing momentum of the Industry 4.0 private 4G/5G market, driven by an explosion in AI workloads, necessitated an expansion of these efforts to ensure speed and scalability. With predictions from SNS Telecom suggesting that 5G will surpass 4G in the private wireless market by 2025, the need for a robust certification infrastructure is more critical than ever. This prediction aligns with large-scale industrial operations seeking to leverage the advantages of 5G, including enhanced bandwidth, lower latency, and improved connectivity for critical applications.
Celona’s strategic direction emphasizes the importance of globally scaling its certification programs to keep pace with the influx of new devices and emerging industrial applications. As more industries invest in digital transformation and automation, having a reliable and speedy certification process translates to quicker deployment and operational efficiency. Mehmet Yavuz, Celona’s CTO, stressed that the objective is to swiftly certify a diverse array of new end-user devices, making them ready for deployment in various industrial settings. This vision underscores the commitment to quality and reliability amid the growing demands of the market.
Truminds’ Role in Driving Innovation
As a crucial player in Celona’s ‘Frequency Partner Program,’ Truminds’ involvement is set to bolster the testing and certification of private 5G devices, facilitating the proliferation of digitization and connected worker solutions across multiple industries. Truminds’ expertise in developing engineering solutions tailored for Industry 4.0, encompassing manufacturing, petrochemicals, logistics, and mining, positions them as a valuable collaborator in this endeavor. Their role in the partnership goes beyond mere testing; Truminds is instrumental in the provision of next-generation AI and IoT automation solutions that will shape the future of industrial operations.
Amir Mathur from Truminds highlighted that the collaboration would propel the delivery of advanced AI and IoT automation capabilities, essential for modern industrial applications. By leveraging Truminds’ engineering prowess and Celona’s robust network infrastructure, the partnership aims to create a seamless ecosystem for Industry 4.0 technologies. This integration is poised to accelerate the adoption of private 4G/5G networks, providing industries with the tools needed to achieve higher efficiency and productivity.
Looking Ahead to MWC in Barcelona
In a major development to enhance its private 4G/5G certification program, Celona has partnered with Truminds Software Systems. This strategic alliance is focused on integrating Truminds’ API platform with Celona’s system and establishing a specialized lab to certify IoT devices. The goal is to streamline the certification process and ensure devices meet the evolving demands of Industry 4.0 sectors. This collaboration is key in Celona’s mission to offer robust, pre-approved solutions for industries such as manufacturing, petrochemicals, logistics, and mining, which rely on private networks comprising radio components, core network elements, and a comprehensive management platform.
Device certification is crucial in private wireless networks to guarantee seamless operation and reliability. Access to certified end-user devices is essential as industries adopt advanced technologies. The OnGo Alliance, tracking over 1,000 devices with one-third being 5G-enabled, has highlighted the growing availability of devices in the CBRS/Band 48 spectrum since 2018. Celona’s expanding program aims to boost efficiency and scale in device certification through its partnership with Truminds.