Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Nokia, Smart Mobile Labs deliver 5G SA private wireless networking for Technical University Kaiserslautern research

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Nokia, Smart Mobile Labs deliver 5G SA private wireless networking for Technical University Kaiserslautern research

First Nokia 5G standalone Digital Automation Cloud campus network in Germany
Provides campus-wide connectivity for 5G use case research

22 October 2020

Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced, in partnership with Smart Mobile Labs AG, it will deploy Nokia 5G standalone (SA) campus-wide private wireless networking at the University of Kaiserslautern (Technische Universität Kaiserslautern TUK), Germany.

Smart Mobile Labs AG has won the overall TUK public tender for five campus networks that are funded by the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure as part of the 5G-Kaiserslautern project. TUK is a recognized center of excellence for technology and industry research.

Under an initial three-year agreement, Nokia will provide TUK with pervasive 5G SA connectivity enabling development of new 5G research and use case testing across the university's world-leading faculties. The industrial-grade networks will be based on Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC), a digitalization platform capable of providing high-bandwidth, hyper-fast industrial-grade private networking.

Professor Dr Hans Schotten, 5G-Kaiserslautern coordinator, TUK said: "Deployment of our own 5G private wireless network creates a controlled environment in which our researchers can explore 5G's ability to unleash new applications and use cases.

"Areas of particular interest include industrial automation and logistics, construction and agriculture. The networks will also be applied to existing university-based research projects, as well as technology platform and software development. These efforts will be carried out both independently and in collaboration with a range of other stakeholders and industry partners."

The private wireless system will be deployed across the Kaiserslautern university campus, the Wissenschaftsmeile covering the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence DFKI as well as the research farm 'Hofgut Neumühle'.

Rüdiger Hnyk, Chief Product Officer, Smart Mobile Labs AG said: "Smart Mobile Labs will provide TUK with the installation, operations and application integration work of the first true 5G standalone Nokia DAC campus network in Germany. This next-generation private wireless network will be the basis for many future use cases such as self-driving cars, drone control and real-time video applications for logistics and mobility services, as well as production and agriculture scenarios."

Raghav Sahgal, President, Nokia Enterprise, Nokia said: "As one of the leading research organizations in Germany with a strong track record in 5G development, TUK's investment in Nokia's 5G Digital Automation Cloud – deployed in partnership with Smart Mobile Labs – illustrates its commitment to research excellence. Today's announcement extends a long-standing relationship with TUK, which has seen close co-operation with Nokia Bell Labs on Smart Factories and industry applications made possible with 5G."

Smart Mobile Labs is the largest 5G system integrator in Germany, supplying the first 5G campus networks to many customers in 2020. Nokia partners with Smart Mobile Labs AG, who provides deployment and integration services to deliver the Nokia DAC solution.

Nokia DAC is an industrial-grade digital automation service platform that provides a reliable, secure, and high-performance private wireless network. A compact, plug-and-play system with automation enablers, it comprises network equipment and a cloud-based operation monitoring system. With Nokia DAC, users can securely collect, process and host all generated proprietary data on site.

Nokia recently announced the first commercial 5G standalone private wireless networking solutions giving its customers the most comprehensive end-to-end portfolio of high-performance 4.9G/LTE and 5G private wireless networking solutions in the marketplace.

Additional resources:

Web page: From now to next: Nokia Industrial-grade Private Wireless
Web page: Nokia Digital Automation Cloud

About Technische Universitat Kaiserslautern

The Technische Universitat Kaiserslautern (TUK) is described as 'The international university of the Palatinate – active globally, networked regionally'. It provides a flourishing environment for excellence in research, teaching, education and services. Along with a wide range of courses and learning options, TUK's strong commitment to co-operation and interdisciplinary practice attracts researchers and students from across Europe and the world.

About Smart Mobile Labs

Smart Mobile Labs is the global leader in real-time many-to-many video transmissions. With its core technology EVO (Edge Video Orchestrator), the company enables secure, dynamic and high-quality distribution of video, audio and data streams over the mobile network – with a maximum latency of 100 milliseconds. Smart Mobile Labs uses its unique technology to create unprecedented solutions for sports & event venues, public safety and connected cars. In these areas, the startup is a partner for international brands, such as Nokia.

SML's further expertise lies in the planning and implementation of campus networks - also in mobile design. SML is active both in the field of research and on the commercial side. First commercial 5G networks are already being realized.

The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. www.smartmobilelabs.com

About Nokia
We create the technology to connect the world. Only Nokia offers a comprehensive portfolio of network equipment, software, services and licensing opportunities across the globe. With our commitment to innovation, driven by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, we are a leader in the development and deployment of 5G networks.

Our communications service provider customers support more than 6.4 billion subscriptions with our radio networks, and our enterprise customers have deployed over 1,300 industrial networks worldwide. Adhering to the highest ethical standards, we transform how people live, work and communicate. For our latest updates, please visit us online www.nokia.com and follow us on Twitter @nokia.

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How do you find your own vulnerability sweet spot?

Hello Amazing!

Previously we looked at why vulnerability and openness is so important for social connection. But how do you actually share with vulnerability?

Remember, the goal is to share something in a way that builds human connection. If we only share our success and when we are on top, the projection can make others feel inferior and hold back with sharing what is actually going on for them. The relationship becomes superficial. But the solution isn't to share all things right away, making it all completely raw and unfiltered. This isn't vulnerability. It's just oversharing, and it has all its own issues: in extreme cases it feels completely inappropriate, and the recipient can feel violated (and yes, I've done it too!). It can also be triggering for others, who may have had similar experiences.

Let's take an example of something I've tried a few times now: getting laid off from a job. I've been laid off due to restructuring, where my work would be chunked up and given to freelancers. I've also been asked to think about a "transition plan" which was code for "you are not delivering to the expectation." Technically speaking it was me who quit, but it wasn't exactly voluntarily or on my own timeline.

On the day it happens and immediately after, it's been so raw. I've been in a bit of a shock, not sure what was up and down. This isn't a good time to share, except with our closest friends and family. The people who for better or worse will have to endure us in that state.

When it comes to sharing more widely, for example on social media, I find that a useful way to look at this, is not to think so much about how to share vulnerably, but to focus on when. Then the how will follow.

If you think of it as a timeline, there is a window of opportunity somewhere in between that initial shock and being back in full safety (You've seen those Instagram posts: "First day at my new job. So excited about all my smart new colleagues. Btw. the communal lunch is incredible." ).

What we are looking for is the vulnerability sweet spot. It has to be recent enough that you are still affected by it. It still matters. But not so recent that it's too raw. Let's take a closer look.

To find out if you are sharing too late: if you are already 'safe' again (new job, new wife, etc.) and really just telling others what you went through, even if it was hell and absolutely terrible, it probably isn't vulnerability that you are showing. It's more likely showing off what you've overcome. There's nothing in it for the recipient. If all they can do is give you a toast and say 'wow, congratulations', you are 'proving' not 'sharing'. Yes, I'm guilty of this too.

So what's too soon? Imagine that you share online what you are going through and someone leaves a comment. If it's too raw, you are still feeling a need to be seen and feel validated, for example through supportive comments. Thus, when it turns out that the comment is not really about you and what you posted, it's the other person sharing their own struggle, you get frustrated. I've been there too. In those moments, keep sharing with trusted friends, whom you can count on for that kind of support.

If, however, in this thought experiment, you feel grounded enough that you could appreciate others' stories and experiences as a positive thing and not be counting on them to validate your experience, you're in the sweet spot. When you do vulnerability well, people will reciprocate and share a bit of themselves. You are helping people be more vulnerable and share a bit more of themselves because they are following your example.

So it's a 'when' to share more than a 'how'. But how long time are we talking about? Days, weeks, months? It depends on what happened. And it depends on you!

The first time I got laid off, I didn't tell the full story until 10 months later, where I felt I had enough solid ground under my feet, but still had it fresh enough in my memory to share the emotional part as well. See annual report 2016 and judge for yourself. Does it feel too early or too late or does it land somewhere in the sweet spot?

Last but not least: we can't get it right every time. Many times we won't know if we are too early or too late until it's too late. Be patient with yourself. Know what you are aiming for and notice whenever you are a little bit off.

In the next issue we will take this theme of vulnerability one step further and look at how you can also use it as a leadership advantage.

Until then

Much love

Mathias

P.s.

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I'm here to help you. Think Clearly chat coaching is a monthly subscription where you get daily support, for example when you're finding your vulnerability sweet spot. Learn more and sign up here.

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