Through harnessing the potential of WPNs and edge technologies, industry leaders have formed an ecosystem of innovation to develop new business models, products and services using integrated solutions. Let’s take a closer look at some of the industries utilizing these technologies.
Mining
WPNs can help mining companies automate their operations cost-effectively, improve resiliency and uptime, and increase efficiency, while also providing a safer working environment through more reliable technologies than traditional networks such as Wi-Fi. WPNs can coexist harmoniously with other networks and are easier to scale in harsh environments. For example, NORCAT, together with Rogers and Dell, launched the Mining Technology Innovation Challenge to help startups improve safety, productivity and sustainability in the mining industry using WPN and MEC.
Transportation
Public 5G technology is also transforming the transportation industry. Rogers and the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), which is led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) through support from the Government of Ontario, launched the 5G Transportation Challenge to accelerate wireless innovation in the transportation sector by building a safer, cleaner and more efficient transportation system. The competition winner was an autonomous delivery fleet of robots powered by MEC and connected with Rogers 5G.