Capgemini deploys Ericsson’s 5G solution at its Mumbai Lab

Capgemini has now deployed a new 5G solution from Ericsson at its 5G Lab in Mumbai, India.

The solution, which is known as the 5G Industry Connect, will enable the experimentation, innovation, and deployment of 5G and edge technologies for Capgemini customers.

Ashwin Yardi, Chief Executive Officer – India, at Capgemini and member of the Group Executive Committee, said, "The Capgemini 5G Lab offers a “ready to use” platform for our customers to ideate, innovate and deploy use cases as they adopt new technologies which will enable them to accelerate their digital transformation journey towards Intelligent Industry. This 5G lab will support our global clients and cater to four main industry categories namely Smart Factory, Smart Utilities, Smart City and Smart Retail to enhance the relevance of the Lab’s use cases in the multisectoral paradigm".

Nadine Allen, Head of Enterprise Business, Ericsson South East Asia, Oceania and India, said "Industry Connect is a secure, easy to install, easy to manage turnkey Industry 4.0 solution providing 4G LTE as well as the latest 5G standalone cellular technology. We are delighted to collaborate with Capgemini to set up this 5G Lab in India to test potential 5G use cases for enterprises as the country prepares to launch 5G."

The solution has been deployed at the Capgemini 5G Lab in Mumbai by Ericsson. The company team at the lab will accompany and support organizations in exploring the latest use cases and help build, strategize and monetize 5G deployments.

Ericsson will offer three main components as a part of the program. First, a 5G and edge ideation catalysts program for the 5G immersion and opportunities; secondly, a use case acceleration platform that will help implement business use-cases on a pre-packages platform and third, a 5G Edge Lab to help with capabilities to operate exclusive client labs within the main lab.