Press Release
- Kalmar and Ukkoverkot have signed a two-year co-operation
agreement with Nokia
- Kalmar will employ a private wireless network for research and
development purposes in the move toward increasingly intelligent
cargo handling solutions
- Nokia solution to allow Kalmar to seize the Industry 4.0
opportunity
27
June 2019
Espoo, Finland - Kalmar, part of Cargotec, a pioneer in
terminal automation and energy-efficient cargo handling, and
Ukkoverkot, leading private LTE network provider, have signed a
two-year co-operation agreement with Nokia to design, build and
operate a private LTE network. Nokia brings the digital automation
platform that is well suited for mobile machinery and industrial
Internet of
Things.
A test network reflecting an actual terminal environment will be
built for research and development purposes. Machine-to-machine
communication will be tested in the new private 4G/LTE (Long Term
Evolution) environment and compared against previous wireless
technologies with the focus on developing innovative business
applications. This connectivity technique is more reliable and
enables more secure communication than Wi-Fi. Private LTE provides
the low latency, high-capacity connectivity combined with edge
computing required for time-sensitive critical industrial
applications enabling real-time analytics and video-based
applications such as machine remote control - key elements of
robust digital industrial environments.
"We believe the new 5G-ready LTE solution will be an asset to
our business, and we look forward to initiating testing in this
digital automation environment. The private LTE network will
provide the security and real-time video footage needed for
reliable remote control of our operations," says Pekka
Yli-Paunu, Director, Research, Kalmar.
"The digital automation platform with its connectivity and
application layers makes it possible for us to test new service
products and concepts. That gives us the opportunity to demonstrate
to our customers how our new services work, which is particularly
valuable," Yli-Paunu adds.
Nokia has already deployed over 1,000 mission-critical networks,
and will now draw on decades of experience building some of the
biggest and most advanced IP, optical, and wireless networks to
benefit industrial cargo handling.
The Nokia-built network will allow for machinery to be connected
over reliable private local LTE or 5G networks, enabling
automation, robotics, machine learning, analytics, and real-time
remote monitoring, which in turn increases cost-efficiency and adds
value along the chain. Connections between industrial and
safety-critical operators, such as Kalmar's customers, are
increasingly customized to meet the customers' needs for capacity,
usability, and coverage.
"Kalmar will implement a 5G-ready Nokia Digital Automation
platform utilizing the 2.6 GHz band. This brings many interesting
new business opportunities for digitalization thanks to the
reliability, high capacity, low latency, and security - all
characteristics of a private LTE network," says Jouko
Tuppurainen, Director, Ukkoverkot.
"Our digital automation platform brings pervasive mobile
broadband coverage for terminals, sensors, cameras and other
devices for mission and business critical industrial connectivity
and digital transformation. Communication is essential for business
efficiency and safety in cargo handling, be it between machines or
machines and people. We are pleased to collaborate allowing
companies to seize the Industry 4.0 opportunity," says Stephan
Litjens, General Manager, Nokia Digital Automation.
About Nokia for Industries Nokia has deployed over 1,000
mission-critical networks with leading customers in the transport,
energy, large enterprise, manufacturing, web scale and public
sector segments around the globe. Leading enterprises across
industries are leveraging our decades of experience building some
of the biggest and most advanced IP, optical, and wireless networks
on the planet. The Nokia Bell Labs Future X for industries
architecture provides a framework for enterprises to accelerate
their digitalization and automation journey to Industry 4.0.
About NokiaWe create the technology to connect the world.
We develop and deliver the industry's only end-to-end portfolio of
network equipment, software, services and licensing that is
available globally. Our customers include communications service
providers whose combined networks support 6.1 billion
subscriptions, as well as enterprises in the private and public
sector that use our network portfolio to increase productivity and
enrich lives.Through our research teams, including the
world-renowned Nokia Bell Labs, we are leading the world to adopt
end-to-end 5G networks that are faster, more secure and capable of
revolutionizing lives, economies and societies. Nokia adheres to
the highest ethical business standards as we create technology with
social purpose, quality and integrity. www.nokia.com
About KalmarKalmar offers the widest range of cargo
handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution
centres and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in
terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling,
with one in four container movements around the globe being handled
by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio,
global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration
of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of
every move. www.kalmarglobal.com Kalmar is part of Cargotec.
Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2018 totalled
approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 12,000 people.
www.cargotec.com
About UkkoverkotEstablished in 2014, Ukkoverkot Oy
provides tailor-made connections on land, sea and air to support
digitalization of industrial and security operators. The customers
include Sandvik, Finavia, Steveco, Port of Oulu, Port of Kokkola,
VR Group (Finnish state railways) and the Finnish Defense Forces.
Ukkoverkot operates its Finnish Private LTE networks in 2.6 GHz and
450 MHz frequencies. The 2.6 GHz frequency band enables also
services based on 5G technology.
Media Inquiries:Nokia Communications Phone: +358 10 448
4900 Email: press.services@nokia.com
UkkoverkotJouko Tuppurainen, director, UkkoverkotPhone: +358
(0)40 138 8084Email: jouko.tuppurainen@ukkoverkot.fi
KalmarMaija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications,
Kalmar Phone +358 20 777 4096 Email :
maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com
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