Fujitsu, an information and communication technology (ICT) company, has been granted Japan's first private 5G radio station provisional license by the Kanto Bureau of Telecommunications. As a next step, Fujitsu will establish a radio station emitting private 5G radio waves in order to verify private 5G network systems at its Shin-Kawasaki Technology Square office in Kawasaki, Japan.
In the spring of this year, Fujitsu will also move to open a ‘FUJITSU Collaboration Lab’ - this will serve as a dedicated co-creation space for collaborating with customers and partners to workshop and verify use cases utilizing private 5G.
Moving forward, Fujitsu will continue to apply for private 5G licenses for its other office locations, plants, and group companies in Japan, offering support for customers in various industries to achieve their own digital transformation projects to deliver new value and business innovations.
First Step to Unlocking New Business Potential through Ultra-Fast Private 5G Networks
The introduction of private 5G, which allows companies and local governments to operate their own, ultra-fast private networks, is expected to accelerate business innovation in response to the diverse needs of individuals and communities throughout society. Private 5G network technology promises to unlock numerous business applications in a variety of industries, such as accelerating the deployment of IoT in manufacturing, creating secure networks for seamless remote operations and enhancing surveillance at construction sites and medical facilities.
Despite the innovative potential of this technology, however, the introduction of private 5G requires specialized knowledge in the construction and operation of advanced networks as well as preparing appropriate test environments. To overcome these challenges, Fujitsu will draw on its experience in developing solutions for private 5G networks to conduct technical verification and use case verification of new solutions with this technology together with its customers, with the aim of promoting the optimal use of 5G in real-world business contexts.
Obtaining this qualification marks an exciting and important milestone in the development of Fujitsu’s 5G capabilities in Japan. The company is looking forward to work together with its customers and partners to leverage private 5G network technologies to solve business challenges across a wide range of industries and use case scenarios going forward.
Private 5G License Key Details
1. Purpose
Use case validation using private 5G in the "FUJITSU Collaboration Lab"
Operation of security system utilizing AI-powered image analysis with multiple cameras
2. Location: Fujitsu Shin-Kawasaki Technology Square (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan)
3. Frequency Band: 28.2 GHz to 28.3 GHz
Fujitsu is a Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services. Fujitsu reported consolidated revenues of 4.0 trillion yen (the US $36 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.
