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Techday NZ
23-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise adds PROFINET to boost IT-OT unity
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched PROFINET protocol support as part of its latest AOS 8.10R3 software update for industrial networks. PROFINET is recognised as a widely adopted industrial protocol, enabling real-time and deterministic communication between components such as sensors, controllers, and central systems within factories and critical infrastructure. The protocol is a key enabler in sectors such as factory automation, transportation, energy, and utilities, where low latency and high reliability are essential. The introduction of PROFINET support allows native operation over industrial Ethernet, eliminating the need for external gateways. According to the company, this reduces the complexity often seen in managing hybrid IT and operational technology (OT) networks. Customers are expected to benefit from a unified and converged infrastructure, with centralised policy enforcement and management via the OmniVista platform. The new capabilities also offer high availability, which is necessary for always-on, mission-critical operations. Furthermore, the update facilitates a smoother progression to Industry 4.0, allowing for simultaneous support of both industrial and enterprise protocols within the same network infrastructure. IT-OT convergence Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has described this update as being in line with its ongoing vision for IT-OT convergence, aiming to deliver an architecture—supported by OmniFabric—that reliably and securely links people, applications, objects, and business processes. "With PROFINET support now available on the OmniSwitch 6465 Industrial Ethernet Switch, ALE enables industrial networks to benefit from enterprise-class switches with centralized management, advanced segmentation, security and real-time visibility," Henrique Amaro, Business Line Manager Network - Transportation, Energy & Utilities at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, stated. The company stated that the addition of PROFINET into its industrial switch range is intended to strengthen its position in serving industrial and critical infrastructure sectors. Such sectors include smart manufacturing, automated railways, intelligent energy grids, and urban mobility systems, all of which are increasingly looking to combine IT and OT assets for enhanced operational efficiency. Sector needs The announcement highlights a broader trend among industrial operators towards greater integration of IT and OT. The new software aims to provide ALE customers with the ability to manage complex, mixed environments through a single management interface, enabling adherence to both enterprise and operational requirements. Customers should be able to implement policy controls centrally, ensuring compliance and improving both oversight and standardisation across different systems and processes. In sectors where downtime or data loss can lead to significant disruptions, the high-availability features of the AOS 8.10R3 update are expected to be particularly relevant. Positioning for modernization By bringing PROFINET support to its portfolio and aligning with industry standards, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise continues its emphasis on providing secure networking and communication solutions to organisations that are pursuing greater digitalisation and operational efficiency in demanding environments. All ALE solutions are designed with built-in security, minimal environmental impact, and full compliance with national data sovereignty regulations and international industry standards for data protection. Guided by its three core pillars—environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance—ALE delivers technology that benefits the environment, people, and businesses alike. With over a century of innovation, ALE has earned the trust of more than one million customers globally. Headquartered in France and supported by a network of 3,400 business partners, the company combines worldwide reach with strong local presence.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ALE launches Private 5G solution powered by Celona to expand IoT connectivity
COLOMBES, France, and CAMPBELL, Calif., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leader in secure Enterprise networking and communication solutions is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Private 5G solution powered by Celona. This new turnkey solution seamlessly integrates with ALE's OmniVista, OmniSwitch and OmniAccess Stellar networking portfolio, enabling secure and high quality connectivity across complex enterprise environments including large outdoor spaces. This strategic partnership with Celona represents a significant leap in enterprise-grade connectivity, designed to empower critical operations with unparalleled reliability, performance and security in challenging environments worldwide. Transforming IoT Connectivity in Demanding Environments The cutting-edge technology in ALE's Private 5G solution is engineered for ultra-reliable connectivity in complex industrial settings such as manufacturing, refineries, logistics warehouses, and ports including airport apron/ramp areas. The Private 5G solution offers large-area wireless coverage, secure and reliable high-speed mobility, supporting real-time, critical industrial applications, leading to enhanced IoT and Industry 4.0 integration. This technology enables connecting next-generation IoT devices and applications that demand ultra-low latency and deterministic performance in enterprises pioneering the use of state-of-the-art devices and technologies, including autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), robotics, HD video analytics, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) applications, all of which will benefit from robust wireless connectivity. Unmatched Enterprise Connectivity with ALE's End-to-End Solution ALE is integrating Private 5G with its existing solutions, such as OmniVista Cirrus, OmniSwitch LAN, and OmniAccess Stellar WLAN, to deliver reliable augmented coverage across industrial sites, offices and campuses. This approach ensures end-to-end secure Zero Touch Network Access and high-performance connectivity for seamless operations and advanced applications. Private 5G powered by Celona delivers on the promise of strong security with robust SIM authentication and Celona's patented MicroSlicing™ and Aerloc technologies, which ensure reliable service and application-level SLAs, policy enforcement, and zero trust security for business-critical applications. Stephan Robineau, EVP Network Business Division, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, comments: "This exciting partnership with Celona offers the best Private 5G wireless solution purpose-built for enterprise environments. The integration into our end-to-end portfolio further enhances our ability to provide enterprise-wide connectivity with unmatched reliability and performance. Furthermore, the advanced Private 5G technology aligns perfectly with our security-first approach and our vertical strategy, enabling us to meet the unique demands of industries like energy and utilities, transportation and the manufacturing industry." Rajeev Shah, co-founder and CEO, Celona, said: 'Our partnership with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is pivotal, and a testament to what can happen when two technology leaders come together. ALE has a rich history of innovation that resulted in world-class solutions. At Celona, after years of research and development with a focus on designing for the enterprise, our private 5G solution is best-in-class, highly secure, and easy to deploy and manage. It addresses wireless connectivity challenges in complex environments where some businesses still rely on pen and paper. To say this is a gamechanger is truly an understatement.' About Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise provides secure networking and communication solutions which enable organizations and industries to accelerate their operational efficiencies and competitiveness. In the Cloud. On Premises. Hybrid. All solutions have built-in security, limited environmental impact and are fully compliant with data protection requirements of organizations and individuals at a national sovereignty and international industry level. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise focus on providing sustainable technology solutions for the good of the environment, people, and business. Over 100 years of innovation have made the company a trusted advisor to more than a million customers across the world. With headquarters in France and 3,400 business partners worldwide, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise achieves an effective global reach with a local focus. | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram About Celona Based in Silicon Valley, Celona is a pioneer and leading innovator of enterprise private wireless solutions. The company developed the industry's first 5G LAN system, a turnkey private 5G solution that enables enterprises to address their growing needs for secure and reliable wireless connectivity for critical business applications. Celona 5G LAN has been deployed by a wide range of global customers across industries. To date, the company has raised over $135 million in venture funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, NTT Ventures, Cervin Ventures, DigitalBridge and Qualcomm Ventures. For more information, please visit Media Contacts Carine Bowen, Global press Alcatel-Lucent Enterprisepress@ Janet Brumfield, IdealPR+ for Celonajanet@ 614-582-9636 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
