A world-class industrial 5G ecosystem will be built in the Nuottasaari industrial area in Oulu, Finland, and with Telia launching a pre-commercial 5G network in the city, the area will be one of the world's first industrial 5G environments.
Thanks to the 5G network, industrial companies and logistics operators in the Nuottasaari area can develop new digital operating models and innovations with the help of the latest technology.
In addition to industrial processes, 5G is expected to bring significant opportunities for logistics through real-time monitoring and autonomous or remote-controlled vehicles.
Oulu has extensive plans to develop its industry and business activities, along the lines of the city's strong technological tradition.
Janne Koistinen, 5G Programme Director, Telia Finland
We estimate that the first applications of 5G can be found in an industry where automation, remote process management and versatile real-time data usage benefit from the minimal delay and top speed of 5G. Oulu's strong ecosystem and the operators' open-mindedness in the introduction of new technologies accelerated our decision to continue the deployment of 5G in Oulu.
Rauno Jokelainen, VP, Smart Radio Development Unit, Mobile Networks, Nokia
The strong start-up culture of the Oulu region and close cooperation between the city, the university and the businesses in the region have enabled a unique ecosystem to be created in Oulu. Among other things, the ecosystem built an open 5G test network where companies in the area collaborate to generate new products and services.
