Fortress Solutions Unveils Private Cellular 5G Innovation Lab in Plano, Texas

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortress Solutions, a global leader in telecom and technology services, today announced the launch of its cutting-edge Private Cellular 5G Innovation Lab, centrally located in the heart of Plano, Texas. This lab facility is designed to provide an environment for customers to test multi-vendor technologies, experience industry demonstrations, and receive support from Fortress experts to design and implement private 5G solutions that meet their unique needs.

The Innovation Lab offers personalized, hands-on opportunities for customers to see private 5G in action, log into systems, explore interfaces, and witness the full potential of these technologies. Whether through virtual demonstrations or scheduled tours at the Plano facility, the lab is equipped to deliver deep dives into the capabilities of private 5G networks for any industry or application.

What Sets This Innovation Lab Apart?

• Personalized Experience: Customized, hands-on demonstrations focused on specific customer needs and requirements prepared by highly skilled and knowledgeable private cellular certified professionals.
• Multi-Use Case, Technology-Agnostic Expertise: Independent of technologies, the lab features leading names like Airspan, Ataya, Druid, Highway9, HPE Aruba, Moso Networks, Nokia, and Radisys with more to come.
• Centrally Located: Conveniently based in Dallas-Fort Worth, easily accessible for in-person tours and consultations.

Targeted Industry Verticals
The lab is designed to serve a wide range industries, including but not limited to:

• Logistics & Warehousing: Enhancing operational efficiency with reliable, low-latency connectivity.
• Oil & Gas: Enabling low latency for remote monitoring, cost-effective inspection capability, enhanced critical communications, and asset tracking efficiency.
• Retail: Powering in-store connectivity and next-generation customer experience.
• Higher Education: Providing robust and reliable connectivity to enhance safety and security, enable collaboration in lecture halls and research labs, and boost overall campus operations.

"Our Private Cellular 5G Innovation Lab enables private cellular OEMs and customers the opportunity to test and validate interoperability between cores, radio, and UE devices—enabling seamless integration and real-world use case validation, including Edge AI," said Brannon Holliger, Senior Practice Director Enterprise Private Wireless for Fortress. "SNS Telecom & IT predicts the US market to exceed $3.7B between 2024 and 2027, which made this was the right time to join Fortress and expand on their growing business with the new lab."

"As the demand for private 5G networks continues to rise, the Fortress Solutions Private Cellular 5G Innovation Lab serves as a hub for collaboration, and education," said John Shelnutt, President & CEO of Fortress Solutions. "We're committed to delivering flexible, multi-use case, technology-agnostic solutions that empower our customers to explore the full potential of private wireless networks."

The lab's robust virtual and in-person capabilities provide customers with the opportunity to see how 5G solutions work in real-world scenarios, helping them make informed decisions about their connectivity needs.

To learn more or schedule a tour of the Private Cellular 5G Innovation Showcase Lab, visit www.fortsol.com or reach out via email at [email protected].

About Fortress Solutions
Fortress Solutions is a global leader in telecom and technology services, offering tailored solutions that enable operational excellence and drive business growth. https://www.fortsol.com/

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