Press Release
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Kalmar and Ukkoverkot have signed a two-year
co-operation agreement with Nokia
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Kalmar will employ a private wireless network
for research and development purposes in the move toward
increasingly intelligent cargo handling solutions
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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 Nokia
We 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 Kalmar
Kalmar 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 Ukkoverkot
Established 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
Ukkoverkot
Jouko Tuppurainen, director, Ukkoverkot
Phone: +358 (0)40 138 8084
Email: jouko.tuppurainen@ukkoverkot.fi
Kalmar
Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications,
Kalmar
Phone +358 20 777 4096
Email : maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com
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