Spark is proud to announce a step forward in New Zealand’s industrial connectivity with the introduction of Spark Private 5G as-a-service offering, powered by Ericsson. Spark has also made available its mobile demonstration capability for private 5G. As an authorized reseller of Ericsson Private 5G in New Zealand, Spark is leading the way in delivering purpose-built networking solutions for industrial environments, overcoming the coverage and performance challenges that these enterprises experience with traditional Wi-Fi by offering the robust reliability and high-bandwidth that automation demands.
Ericsson’s private 5G solutions enable enterprises to build their own dedicated cellular networks that offer high-speed, low-latency, and secure wireless connectivity tailored to their specific needs. Offering exceptional reliability and coverage in challenging environments, private 5G enables automation, real-time data, Artificial Intelligence, and advanced robotics for sectors such as warehousing, ports, airports, mining, and agribusiness. As part of Spark’s SPK30 strategy, this private 5G initiative supports the telecommunications service provider’s ambition to provide a better network and better customer experiences by empowering New Zealand businesses with next-generation connectivity solutions.
Spark will showcase its mobile private 5G demonstration capability at Spark Accelerate this year, highlighting how the technology can transform industrial settings. Attendees will experience firsthand how private 5G can support business-critical applications and unlock new efficiencies.
“At the heart of our strategy is the goal of helping our business customers tackle complex challenges using technology. We’re absolutely thrilled to embark on this journey, empowering New Zealand enterprises to unlock new efficiencies and drive innovation with private 5G,” says Liz Urquhart, Spark’s General Manager of Business Products and Services.
As part of its commitment to innovation, Spark has partnered with Ericsson to provide private 5G solutions that can be tailored to the connectivity and coverage needs of New Zealand enterprises. This collaboration ensures customers benefit from world-class technology and local expertise, with access to a private 5G system optimized for enterprises. This allows businesses to operate the system using existing networking skill sets without having to develop new mobile capabilities.
The mobile demonstration capability will allow Spark to showcase the performance and simplicity of the Ericsson Private 5G offering to enterprises in their operating environment and provide proof of concepts for how 5G can address issues that New Zealand businesses have with Wi-Fi when used in certain applications, which include challenges with reliability and security as well as the ability to automate processes within organizations.
Ericsson’s Head of Australia & New Zealand, Ludvig Landgren, says: “Ericsson is pleased to be partnering with Spark to accelerate digital transformation through private 5G networks. Private 5G is incredibly important for organizations embracing their digital journey, and it is an essential enabler for industrial organizations seeking to leverage digitalization to create agility, enhance operations, and unlock deeper business intelligence. This technology will be essential for New Zealand enterprises to drive competitive advantage in local and global markets.”
