Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 35 | Page 14

NEWS

CABLE partners with Envision Digital to provide AI-backed green solutions to Spain and Portugal

CABLE Energía , a sustainable Spanish infrastructure specialist , and

Envision Digital International , a global green tech and Artificial Intelligence of Things ( AIoT ) technology leader , have announced a partnership around the combination of smart mobility and distributed renewables , supporting the national plans of Spain and Portugal to take demand response and storage solutions to markets .
This partnership is aligned with the Government of Spain ’ s National Plan on Energy and Climate ( PNIEC ), which aims to make the country a reference destination for deploying end-user solutions and energy communities , thanks to the applied digital technology sector ’ s research and development ( R & D ).
This partnership complements CABLE ’ s existing capabilities , allowing the company to emerge as a total solutions provider and Digital Transformation leader in popularising sustainable transportation fuelled by renewables in Portugal and Spain .
Under the collaboration , CABLE will perform front and back end optimisation of the meter microgrid , as well as providing ancillary services to local and national networks operators . The first setup consists of implementing Envision Digital ’ s cloud-based advanced analytics applications and remote monitoring system on CABLE ’ s existing asset portfolio . In the second phase , these solutions will be utilised by CABLE for future projects in the pipeline .
The capabilities provided by Envision Digital will enhance CABLE ’ s competitive edge when operating in local communities , optimising electrical fleets and executing Operation and Maintenance ( O & M ) projects – supporting its strategic ambition to grow in these domains .

Verizon Business takes private 5G global

Verizon Business has announced the launch of its international private 5G platform for global enterprises located in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region .

Delivered in partnership with Nokia , the offering will enable businesses to deploy a private industrial-grade dedicated 5G network capability within their premises . In addition to ultra-low latency and increased speed , a key benefit of a private 5G network is the ability for businesses , particularly those with manufacturing , distribution and logistics facilities , to deploy a customised onsite mobile network , eliminating the need to transmit data through public networks .
“ We ’ ve announced the next phase of Verizon ’ s global 5G vision with the launch of private 5G for our international customers ,” said Tami Erwin , CEO , Verizon Business . “ If the past few months have taught us anything , it ’ s that there ’ s never been a more critical time for mobility , broadband and cloud products and services . Private 5G networks will be a transformative technology that will drive the new era of disruption and innovation for enterprises around the world .”
A private 5G network is a self-contained network where its components all reside in a single facility , consisting of micro towers and small cells and connects to an organisation ’ s Local Area Network ( LAN ) and enterprise applications . It will utilise Nokia ’ s Digital Automation Cloud , a private wireless network solution , with automation enablers that will allow for application deployment through a web-based interface .
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