Nokia has announced a strategic partnership with NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and IT services, to accelerate Private 5G innovation across key sectors such as airports and smart cities. This collaboration aims to meet the rising demand for reliable and modern connectivity solutions for business-critical and municipal operations. The partnership has already shown success with major clients.
Nokia and NTT DATA Join Forces to Drive Private 5G Transformation in Airports and Smart Cities
Brownsville: North America’s First Major Private 5G Deployment
In a landmark move, the City of Brownsville is the first in North America to benefit from this collaboration with the rollout of an enterprise-ready, carrier-grade Private 5G Radio Access Network (RAN). Brownsville will harness Nokia’s advanced 5G radio access technology and NTT DATA’s globally available Private 5G Network-as-a-Service (P5G) platform. This turnkey solution offers more than just connectivity; it delivers highly reliable, high-bandwidth, and low-latency wireless capabilities essential for the city’s mission-critical operations.
Brownsville’s new Private 5G infrastructure will enhance public safety, boost operational efficiency, and improve sustainability. It also positions the city as a leader in smart city innovation across North America. This deployment provides flexibility and scalability to meet future demand, supporting the city’s growth and smart technology adoption.
Building the Future of Digital Transformation
The partnership between Nokia and NTT DATA sets the stage for more connected and efficient urban environments worldwide. Together, they offer a powerful synergy, ensuring the successful delivery of Private 5G networks that support digital transformation initiatives.
NTT DATA brings together a robust partner ecosystem for application development, infrastructure management, and connectivity. Meanwhile, Nokia’s “anyRAN for Enterprise” approach provides enterprises with flexibility through collaborations with top-tier system integrators, cloud core providers, and Nokia’s AirScale radio access portfolio. This simplifies and accelerates Private 5G adoption.
Industry-Leading Expertise and Innovative Solutions
With decades of experience in deploying large-scale global network solutions, Nokia, in partnership with NTT DATA, delivers a secure, high-performance Private 5G network that can scale with growth. Their combined expertise offers solutions for industries that require advanced wireless technologies such as AI, IoT, edge computing, and real-time analytics.
Global Success and Future Wins
The partnership has already delivered Private 5G solutions to high-profile clients, including Cologne Bonn Airport and Germany’s largest airport, Fraport AG. These projects have enhanced operational efficiency and real-time data-driven decision-making, further showcasing the power of Private 5G in critical infrastructure.
Brownsville’s Vision for the Future
Jorge Cardenas, Chief Information Officer of Brownsville, highlighted the significance of this 5
