The Nokia and NTT DATA partnership has announced its first North American deployment – an enterprise-ready, carrier-grade Private 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) for the City of Brownsville, Texas.
Private 5G infrastructure will support the city’s immediate needs for seamless connectivity to manage and operate applications for increased public safety, operational efficiency and sustainability – offering flexibility and scalability for future demand and use cases.
It will also position Brownsville as a leader in smart city innovation in North America.
Jorge Cardenas, CIO, City of Brownsville, said: “As Brownsville continues to grow as a prominent tech hub, the deployment of a Private 5G network is essential. This cutting-edge network will provide faster connectivity and foster the adoption of emerging technologies. By prioritizing Private 5G, we’re positioning Brownsville to stay ahead in technological innovation and economic progress.”
Shahid Ahmed, Executive Vice President of Edge Services, NTT DATA, said: “With NTT DATA’s globally available Private 5G platform, we’re uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that meet the needs of today’s industries while ensuring long-term operational resilience. Our partnership with Nokia’s Private 5G RAN allows us to bring our combined strengths to airports, cities and beyond – delivering scalable, secure, and high-speed connectivity that accelerates digital transformation.”
Mark Atkinson, Head of RAN, Nokia, said: “Nokia’s Private 5G RAN, combined with NTT DATA’s technology services, creates the ideal platform for a wide range of use cases and we look forward to partnering on further innovations together.”
