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Betacom, Bellevue, WA: Betacom 5GaaS for Industry 4.0

Company: Betacom, Bellevue, WA
Nomination Submitted by: Mindshare PR
Company Description: Betacom offers the first fully managed private 5G network, building on its long history as a wireless infrastructure provider to AT&T, T Mobile, and Verizon. Having completed more than 800 large-scale design and deployment projects, Betacom inspires confidence among their customers who have worked closely with them to meet their pressing high-performance connectivity needs.
Nomination Category: New Product & Service Categories - Business Technology
Nomination Sub Category: Manufacturing Solution
2022 Stevie Winner Nomination Title: Betacom 5GaaS

  1. Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the nominated new or new-version product or service, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
    Written answers to the questions
  2. If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video.

    n/a - written responses

  3. If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: If this is a brand-new product, state the date on which it was released. If this is a new version of an existing product, state the date on which the update was released:

    May 25, 2021

  4. If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Describe the features, functions, and benefits of the nominated product or service (up to 350 words):

    Total 147 words used.

    • Business Enabler: Supports new use cases to help businesses modernize and use technology to outpace competitors and better serve customers
    • Flexibility: Wireless connectivity offers flexibility in when, where, and how enterprises connect to cameras, a vast range of IoT devices, tablets, and more.
    • High Performance: Provides high speed, high bandwidth, low latency, and best-in-class mobility backed by service level agreements
    • Reliability & Security:  Betacom 5GaaS is a managed service which includes network and security monitoring and encryption of all data in transit and at rest.
    • Coverage: A Betacom 5GaaS network can be designed to provide exceptional coverage exactly where and when it’s needed, both indoors and outdoors.
    • Cost Effective: Private wireless is cost effective compared to alternative connectivity solutions of comparable performance.
    • Data Control & Ownership: With a private wireless solution, organizations control and own their data behind their firewall, allowing them to control their business outcomes.
  5. If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Outline the market performance, critical reception, and customer satisfaction with the product or service to date. State monetary or unit sales figures to date, if possible, and how they compare to expectations or past performance. Provide links to laudatory product or service reviews. Include some customer testimonials, if applicable (up to 350 words):

    Total 158 words used.

    In our 30-year history Betacom has worked on many airport projects delivering infrastructure and communication solutions. Betacom is working with DFW to fulfill its requirements for its “Connected Ramp” initiative, incorporating modern connectivity into its operations and its innovative service offerings. Betacom’s managed solution allows DFW to control the performance criteria, the data, the network as a whole – while Betacom manages the network for the airport with full visibility and support. Betacom 5G-as-a-Service allows DFW to run their mission-critical applications without interference.  Betacom integrates DFW’s current Brock Solutions software baggage handling client into Betacom’s solution with several CBRS-enabled scanner devices. The flexible solution offers ease of integration with existing DFW technologies while speeding up baggage handling and reducing lost baggage costs. In this video, Paul Puopolo, VP of Innovation at DFW shares his experience on the DFW proof of concept with a private 5G network and their plans for the commercial deployment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qITt8rz5zZg& 

  6. You have the option to answer this final question: Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):

    Total 57 words used.

    DFW: The airport of the future, enabled by a private 5G network: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUnNY4Oo0-s

    Video transcript: Paul Puopolo - DFW private wireless: https://www.betacom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SenzaFili_Betacom_Paul_Interview.pdf

    Video transcript: Johan Bjorklund - Impact of 5G at airports: https://www.betacom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SenzaFili_Betacom_Johan_-Interview1.pdf

    Betacom: Why airports need private 5G networks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WjDbQy5ixw

Attachments/Videos/Links:
Betacom 5GaaS
PDF Senza_Fili_report.pdf
PDF Smart_Airport_Airline_Solutions_Final.pdf