Telecoms specialist Ericsson has partnered with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to investigate the use cases of a cutting-edge private 5G network. The partnership is aimed at driving Schiphol’s digital transformation, making it a future-ready airport with robust digital infrastructure that supports next-generation services.
Schiphol is unusual in that it has secured its own dedicated spectrum for the private 5G network provided by the Dutch regulator. This gives the airport full control over its communications infrastructure, enabling it to optimise network performance, boost reliability, and maintain the highest security standards. Implementing a private 5G network will reduce Schiphol’s dependency on public or shared networks, enabling it to deploy advanced, customised solutions, the airport said.
The Amsterdam hub has activated Ericsson Private 5G to meet the growing demand for high-speed, low-latency connectivity, ensuring future-proof operations. The companies will work together to explore innovative applications of 5G technology, such as IoT-based monitoring, real-time safety systems, and predictive maintenance solutions. The private network provides the flexibility Schiphol needs to innovate customer experience, enhance safety and security, and drive the digital transformation of Schiphol Airport.
Ericsson Private 5G provides secure and reliable 4G and 5G connectivity through a single server dual mode core. Built for business-critical connectivity, the product is pre-integrated to ensure rapid time to service.
Manish Tiwari, head of private cellular networks, enterprise wireless solutions, Ericsson, said, “We are proud to partner with Schiphol on this pioneering project that will address the overall aging infrastructure of airports throughout the world By leveraging Ericsson Private 5G, Schiphol is setting the stage for innovative solutions that will help it explore the full potential of 5G and the benefits it brings to airport operations."
