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industry's first commercial 5G radio for the
1900 MHz (n101) band, along with Nokia’s
Core Enterprise Solution for Railways,
purpose-built to accelerate the sector’s
digital transformation. In the coming
decade, FRMCS will upgrade the current 2G
Global System for Mobile Communications
– Railway (GSM-R) and become the next-
generation global standard designed
for all railways. Its 5G-based successor,
with built-in security and high reliability,
enables enhanced automation, new
digital applications, improved passenger
services and secure cross-border
communication. Nokia is a global leader
in railway communications with decades
of experience in GSM-R deployments supports strategic coexistence, enabling information to passengers for a better
across more than 20 countries. The railways to migrate to 5G alongside legacy travel experience. Mission-critical voice
company has been at the forefront of systems like GSM-R with no disruption. In communication: Integrating voice, video
FRMCS development, collaborating with addition, its fully optimized, cloud-native 5G and data services in a single, standardized
rail operators, governments, industry and SA core supports the full suite of FRMCS platform to enhance operations and
standardization bodies to help shape the functionalities for the transport stratum. infrastructure management. Smart
standard and enable its global deployment. Modular, flexible and scalable, the solution rail maintenance: Utilizing predictive
The drive toward digitalization demands the enables both regional and nationwide maintenance and real-time monitoring
kind of high-speed connectivity and data deployments. It will also be tested under to reduce downtime and maintenance
capabilities that legacy systems simply the EU-funded FP2-MORANE-2 project, costs. Nokia is committed to driving
can’t provide, creating an urgent need for which builds on earlier FRMCS initiatives to the digital transformation of the railway
rail operators worldwide to modernize. advance the digitalization of rail operations sector through advanced, future-ready
Our commercial 5G solution, backed by across Europe. The shift to a 5G solution technologies. The new solution includes a
decades of proven rail industry expertise, introduces powerful capabilities that align commercial 5G radio for the 1900 MHz band
reflects our commitment to laying the perfectly with the operational needs of from its industry-leading AirScale portfolio,
foundation for the next generation of modern railways, particularly in border paired with its railway-optimized Core
railway operations. We offer a future-proof, crossing scenarios. Here are some of Enterprise Solution. It is complemented
flexible technology platform that supports the main benefits for rail operators and by the company’s extensive portfolio of
a smooth transition to FRMCS while passengers: Automated train operations: mission-critical IP, optical and data center
improving operational efficiency, safety Enabling real-time control and monitoring networking products. Nokia's solutions are
and the overall passenger experience. of trains to improve safety and efficiency also compliant with the highest standards
Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks, and decreasing energy consumption and feature a best-in-class cybersecurity
Nokia said, Nokia’s new 5G radio is built and emissions. Passenger information framework.
for mission-critical communications and systems: Providing real-time updates and

Nokia and KONGSBERG Sign Agreement to Advance Defense Communica-
tions with 5G Technology

Nokia and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace commercial 4G, 5G, and private wireless in European Defense Fund initiatives like
(KONGSBERG), Norway’ leading defense technologies to deliver secure, resilient, 5G COMPAD and the Federated Advanced
technology provider, specializing in and high-performance networks for Cyber Physical Test Range (FACT)
advanced systems across land, sea, air, defense organizations and allied nations. program. Longer term, the companies will
and space domains, announced the signing The collaboration will aim to simplify the look at future technologies such as Nokia’s
of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) deployment of 5G in tactical systems, 6G “network as a sensor” (Integrated
to collaborate on enhancing tactical enhancing reliable and interoperable Sensing and Communication) to enhance
communications solutions for the defense battlefield communications. It will also situational awareness and military
sector. The agreement brings together explore opportunities including tactical 5G readiness. “By combining KONGSBERG’s
KONGSBERG’s expertise in military tactical capabilities, integration with unmanned tactical communication assets with
communications and Nokia’s leadership in systems and sensors, and participation Nokia’s leadership in industry-standard

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