MWC Barcelona—Wipro Limited has announced a collaboration with Nokia to introduce a joint private wireless solution aimed at aiding enterprises in their digital transformation efforts. This solution is designed to target businesses with a secure 5G private wireless network, integrated with their operational infrastructure, enhancing reliability, mobility, connectivity speed, and providing real-time access to business insights, said a statement.
Nokia will contribute its Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) and Modular Private Wireless (MPW) solutions, which include both hardware and software. Wipro will bring its 5G Def-i with Industry DOT and OTNxt platforms to the table, offering strategic guidance and industry insights for effective integration.
The partnership is set to offer enterprises a dedicated wireless network, allowing them to create a private environment to better manage performance and mitigate security risks. The partnership is targeted at the manufacturing, energy, utilities, transportation, and sports entertainment sectors through advanced AI-driven automation.
“In today's digital world, data processing, accessibility and security are imperative. Traditional infrastructures are being stretched and performance is impacting business value and, in some cases, human lives through emerging areas such as remote-controlled robotic surgery,” said Jo Debecker, Global Head of Wipro FullStride Cloud.
“We are proud to partner with Nokia to address this pressing business need and to create a way for enterprises to leverage wireless private networks to digitise at speed and access real-time insights to realise their ambitions. By combining Nokia's network expertise with Wipro's strategic business, technology, and connectivity capabilities, we are enabling the promise of technology to drive impactful change and value,” Debecker added.
Stephan Litjens, Vice President of Enterprise Campus Edge Solutions at Nokia, echoed the sentiment, stating the partnership's goal to enable digital transformation through secure 5G network solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise operations.
“The combined Wipro 5G Def-i, OTNxt and Industry DOT platforms will bond IT, OT and Nokia private network connectivity offering an end-to-end secure business operation solution to our customers,” said Lourdes Charles, Vice President, 5G Connectivity Services, Wipro Engineering Edge.
