Nokia DAC PW Compact Debut

Nokia DAC PW Compact Debut

In our latest episode of The 5G Factor, analysts Ron Westfall and Todd R Weiss of The Futurum Group share their insights about the debut of Nokia’s Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) Private Wireless (PW) Compact.

Nokia DAC PW Compact Debut

With Nokia’s new Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) Private Wireless (PW) Compact, small- and mid-sized industrial sites can now have the optimized, configured private wireless connectivity that they have been seeking to drive their businesses forward. As more industries move to continue their digital transformations to improve their business processes, this compact version of Nokia’s private wireless product can provide IT security and reliable connectivity across a multitude of small and mid-sized enterprise environments. We also look at how the new Nokia DAC PW Compact bolsters Nokia’s commitment to accelerate green energy adoption, including how it can support up to 60% more energy-efficiency than Wi-Fi, resulting in a considerably lower energy footprint.

Watch The 5G Factor show here: 5G Factor: 5G Growth Underpins PW, IoT Moves and New Use Cases

Disclosure: The Futurum Group is a research and advisory firm that engages or has engaged in research, analysis, and advisory services with many technology companies, including those mentioned in this article. The author does not hold any equity positions with any company mentioned in this article.

Analysis and opinions expressed herein are specific to the analyst individually and data and other information that might have been provided for validation, not those of The Futurum Group as a whole.

Other insights from The Futurum Group:

5G Factor Video Research Note: Nokia Unveils Airscale Baseband Capabilities That Bring AI to Mobile Networks

MWC23 LV: Nokia Debuts Network as Code To Spur App Innovation

Nokia Fiscal Q2 and Half Year 2023: Showing Resilience Amid Macro Uncertainties

Author Information

Ron is an experienced, customer-focused research expert and analyst, with over 20 years of experience in the digital and IT transformation markets, working with businesses to drive consistent revenue and sales growth.

Ron holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy from University of Nevada — Las Vegas and a Bachelor of Arts in political science/government from William and Mary.

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