Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) has teamed up with Celona to deliver a comprehensive private 5G solution tailored for industrial and IoT networks.

Figure 1. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Launches Private 5G Solution for IoT and Industrial Connectivity.

The ALE Private 5G service integrates technology from ALE’s ecosystem, including ruggedized OmniSwitch hardware, OmniSwitch LAN, and OmniAccess Stellar WLAN software, ensuring seamless local and wide-area connectivity. The package is managed via ALE’s OmniVista platform for streamlined operations. Figure 1 shows Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Launches Private 5G Solution for IoT and Industrial Connectivity.

Celona, a specialist in private wireless solutions, contributes key 5G components such as a software-defined 4G/5G core, SIM/eSIM authentication, device management capabilities, wireless access points, and a cloud-based deployment, monitoring, and operation service.

Additionally, the service incorporates Celona’s MicroSlicing and Aerloc technologies. MicroSlicing guarantees application Quality of Service (QoS) and service level agreements (SLAs) over the wireless network, while Aerloc enhances reliability and policy enforcement for mission-critical applications.

The ALE Private 5G service is designed for large enterprises but is primarily aimed at complex industrial environments such as manufacturing plants, refineries, logistics warehouses, and other challenging network areas, according to ALE.

“The Private 5G solution offers large-area wireless coverage, secure and reliable high-speed mobility, and supports real-time, critical industrial applications,” ALE stated.

This package is built to support networked IoT devices and applications that require ultra-low latency and deterministic performance, including autonomous guided vehicles, robotics, HD video analytics, and augmented/virtual reality, the companies noted.

According to a recent Gartner Magic Quadrant report for 4G and 5G private mobile networks, Celona is recognized as a specialist vendor offering 5G LAN technology. Its portfolio includes radios, core, edge, management and orchestration functionality, and neutral host options.

“Celona provides RF design, network deployment, and operational support. The solution can be deployed as self-managed network infrastructure as a service or as a managed service, primarily sold through partnerships with resellers such as Verizon, NTT Data, and others,” Gartner stated.

According to Gartner, private mobile networks are well-suited for enterprise environments such as factories, warehouses, ports, airports, and mines, offering several key advantages:

• Enhanced reliability and scalability compared to other wireless solutions.
• Improved data privacy, allowing better management of potential attack surfaces.
• Isolation from public cellular networks and stronger authentication than Wi-Fi.
• Integration of multiple connectivity technologies into a single, unified service.
• Advanced data collection, analysis, and decision-making capabilities essential for connected solutions and industrial applications.

In this segment, we introduce Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s (ALE) new private 5G package, designed to enhance industrial and IoT connectivity. We explore the partnership with Celona and how the solution aims to provide reliable, secure, and scalable wireless networking for enterprises operating in complex environments such as factories, refineries, and warehouses.

Key Technologies Behind ALE’s Private 5G

This section delves into the core technologies that power ALE’s private 5G service. We discuss ALE’s OmniSwitch hardware, OmniAccess Stellar WLAN software, and OmniVista management system, along with Celona’s 5G LAN technology, software-defined core, SIM/eSIM authentication, and cloud-based deployment capabilities.

Applications and Benefits for Industrial Environments

Here, we examine how ALE’s private 5G solution is transforming industrial operations. We highlight real-world use cases such as autonomous guided vehicles, robotics, HD video analytics, and AR/VR applications. Additionally, we explore the advantages of ultra-low latency, high-speed mobility, and guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS) in mission-critical applications.

Security, Privacy, and Network Management

Security and network management are critical in industrial and enterprise settings. This part focuses on how ALE’s solution ensures data privacy, strong authentication, and isolation from public cellular networks. We also discuss MicroSlicing technology for QoS management and Aerloc for policy enforcement in business-critical applications.

Future of Private 5G and ALE’s Industry Impact

In the final part, we look at the future of private 5G and its role in industrial digital transformation. We discuss how ALE and Celona’s solution aligns with industry trends, the impact of private networks on automation and AI-driven applications, and how businesses can leverage these technologies for long-term growth and innovation.

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Cite this article:

Priyadharshini S (2025),”Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Introduces Private 5G Solution for IoT and Industrial Networks", AnaTechmaz, pp. 156