The company has broad ambitions to deploy secure, high-performance private networks to critical industries
Boldyn Networks has launched what it calls Private 5G as a Service, a new service offering for enterprise customers which offers four tiers of service levels, allowing organisations to customise services to align with their needs, while paying in monthly instalments. The tiers, quirkily named Innovation, Digitalisation, Automation, and Mission-Critical, range from using wireless technology to test 5G use cases to achieve maximum control over mission-critical objectives. Services include network operations, monitoring, maintenance, annual health checks, and spare parts management.
The shared infrastructure company, which says it has more than 60 private network deployments announced it was also investing €300 million to support the broader adoption of private networks worldwide.
Boldyn has been actively involved in several significant mobile infrastructure rollouts across Europe. Its acquisition of Finnish Edzcom – Cellnex’s private network unit – in March added over 50 private 4G and 5G networks to its portfolio. Spread around Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and the UK, these networks serve various industries, including manufacturing, transport, and energy.
The company claims Europe’s first private 5G network at a hospital – Oulu University Hospital in Finland and in keeping with the critical industry theme, Boldyn is intent on targeting the energy industry including providing the wireless network for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the UK.
Why the outsourcing?
While private 5G makes all the claims of classic 5G with AR/VR, V2X and robotics always thrown into the mix, it has a big advantage over wi-fi in that it is not a “best-effort” technology like the latter. So while it isn’t going to replace wi-fi – and particularly the much improved WiFi 7 – it can certainly complement that technology is is is good for outdoor coverage, currently has a better handover for moving assets, and it features increased capacity for data from sensors and cameras, ensuring high uptime for critical devices.
This, said Boldyn, enhances operational efficiency through remote and predictive management and improves safety by reducing the need for physical presence in hazardous locations. Its argument is that outsourcing private 5G allows teams to mitigate large initial costs and focus on core business activities instead of network management.
Boldyn said its tiered service model simplifies the selection of private 5G service packages. The service tiers match technology with enterprise needs. Private 5G restricts unauthorised access increasing cybersecurity and significantly reducing the risk of external threats. It facilitates device-to-cloud communication and enhances environmental compliance through automated climate and lighting control.
With enterprise wallets in mind Boldyn claimed that once attainable only through significant upfront investment, Private 5G as a Service now broadens access to these benefits for more enterprises, paying in manageable monthly instalments.
“This service has revolutionised our value proposition, enabling clients to benefit from a reliable network without the need for significant technology investments upfront. This dedicated service offers substantial savings in terms of time, resources, and finances,” said Private Networks Europe CEO Mikko Uusitalo. “We handle network operations, maintenance, and cybersecurity, eliminating the need for in-house capabilities and resources.”
“With decades of experience in designing and deploying private networks, we understand our customers’ desired business outcomes. We’ve seen a significant demand for services that align technology with customers’ specific use case needs,” he said. “With many customers already opting for monthly payment instalments, we have identified a growing demand for an ‘as a Service’ solution that matches technology with their needs, rather than just pushing 5G to enterprises.”
He added: “We are committed to making private networks more accessible by funding digital transformation enterprise projects. This commitment, combined with our range of service levels, now makes private 5G accessible to a wide array of organisations.”
The Port of Kemi in Finland (above) is among the first European organisations to utilise Private 5G as a Service for various use case scenarios. Markku Rautio, CEO at the Port of Kemi, said: “Boldyn has played a crucial role in driving digital transformation at our port. Their solutions have enabled us to address real-time vessel and cargo management challenges, particularly those posed by extreme weather conditions.”
He added: “This has significantly optimised the movements and wait times of vessels coming into the port. By opting for a service-based subscription, we have seamlessly integrated this technology, benefiting from Boldyn’s expert consultancy, management, and maintenance, with complete peace of mind.”