Proptivity will together with Ericsson deliver high-performance Gigabit 5G networks in both Electrum, Kista and in A Working Lab, Johanneberg Science Park, Gothenburg. The networks are designed as neutral multi-operator networks where all operators are invited to join free of charge. This means that all mobile users who work in or visit the properties can enjoy all the opportunities that 5G provides, even the gigabit 5G subscriptions offered by operators, everywhere in the property.
- Digitalization of properties is an important focus area, and not least 5G to ensure a good and safe, connected user experience in our properties. Akademiska Hus also has tough climate goals and in order to achieve a smarter use of our property portfolio and a reduced energy consumption, this testbed will be an enabler, where we can explore and test our way with the technology of the future in a high-performance indoor network. says Ulf Däversjö, Director of Business Technology and Development at Akademiska Hus.
Future-proof capacity
With installed indoor 5G networks, many types of devices will be able to move over to 5G, such as laptops, phones, sensors, camcorders and various types of future applications. In addition to offering future-proof capacity, it reduces the daily frustration of indoor users. No more calls dropped in elevators or video meetings that freeze when you go from one room to another.
"For KTH, there are two things that are interesting in this project. On the one hand, we will investigate how well 5G technology works indoors, and on the other hand, we will identify and evaluate different use cases and how different actors can collaborate with each other," says Associate Professor Jan Markendahl. KTH will, among other things, compare the performance of the installed indoor system with that offered by outdoor base stations.
Increased efficiency for users
The project will also invite various actors who deliver solutions for, for example, property management, security solutions and digital twins, but also to investigate how students, guests and companies can become more efficient with high-performance indoor 5G networks.
"We will test the technology live and gain practical experience on how to integrate our solutions into a 5G network," says Mikhail Popov, senior researcher at RISE. Our hope is that the project will contribute knowledge and tools to companies that want to create competitive and sustainable solutions with a 5G network. The expected results include, among other things, increased connectivity efficiency for users, improved opportunities for tenants to develop their businesses, and completely new opportunities for property owners to streamline property operations and implement new functionality for user security and the smart building.
"The project with KTH, RISE and Akademiska Hus is important for studying the economic and practical benefits a property owner and their tenants can get from the Proptivity solution," says Mikael Lundman, CEO of Proptivity. It will give our customers, the property owners, additional knowledge and ideas about what you can do when you have fantastic connectivity to the mobile networks in your property.
