5G Managed Network Service from Sierra Wireless

IoT solutions provider Sierra Wireless announced the availability of its 5G managed network service in the US. It offers the superior speed and low latency of 5G cellular wireless connectivity for business-critical applications and provides end-to-end broadband solutions for permanent, temporary, and back-up connectivity in retail, food and beverage, healthcare, digital signage, kiosk/POS, and distance e-learning applications.

With cloud-based management and reporting, and cross-carrier pooling ensuring the best network coverage at all times, Sierra Wireless’ 5G managed network service can be used with our world leading XR Series 5G routers,

said Tom Mueller, Vice President of Product Enterprise Networking, Sierra Wireless.

In addition, it also offers plan flexibility with a rental option lowering initial investment, and can reduce the cost of using, managing, and operating a connectivity network internally. With 5G changing the business landscape, Sierra Wireless is enabling customers to transform their digital operations, and to take advantage of 5G’s ground-breaking new capabilities with the availability of our new managed network services.

A service-level agreement ensures business-critical functions with guaranteed connectivity uptime and constant monitoring of network performance. The services include use of Sierra Wireless’ hardware and software, with updates for security and firmware, as well as an always-on out-of-band management link to the AirLink Management Service (ALMS). This capability ensures the ongoing operational success of 5G deployments, simplifies operations, and reduces downtime.
Three options are available:

• Basic – a cost-effective backup cellular solution for non-critical systems
• Premium – including professionally installed equipment, proactive monitoring, and an increased service level agreement
• Pro – with dual modem option on the XR Router Series, 5G data plans

Sierra Wireless’ 5G Managed Network Service will be available to customers in the United States in Q4 of 2021.

Author: Rainer Claaßen
Image Credit: Sierra Wireless