The benefits of 5G innovation to business were on show yesterday.
To support the Bowness Glebe Christmas market and give Windermere stakeholders a chance to see the type of technology to be used at Ferry Nab, the Borderlands 5G Innovation Region programme team set up a temporary advanced wireless network at the event.
The event was a huge success with representatives from Connecting Cumbria delivery and management partner AWTG Ltd on site to demonstrate how the provision of advanced wireless technology can be of benefit in such areas and answering any questions which were presented on the day by vendors and visitors of the market.
Bryan Mol of Lake District Biltong was one of the vendors that trailed connectivity from the demonstrator unit. He said: “Small businesses like ours really struggle with connectivity at these kinds of events. If you can’t take electronic payments it can be devastating”.
Feedback from the event will be used to shape the work of the delivery team looking forward, identifying the needs and requirement of potential users and highlighting any areas of query and concern.
Councillor Peter Thornton, Champion for Digital Infrastructure, Westmorland and Furness, said: “There is a real excitement around the work being carried out under the 5G Innovations Programme and the benefits this technology can bring to the residents, businesses and visitors of the Digital Borderlands area. Glebe Park Christmas Market was a great opportunity for the delivery team to talk to potential users about how 5G technology can support our area. I would like to thank the event organisers for their hospitality and hope all involved will agree this was a huge success.”
The Borderlands is one of 10 5G Innovation Regions to share in a £36 million fund from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The Innovation Region Programme is part of the Government’s vision for communities across the UK to take full advantage of the transformative effect that advanced wireless connectivity and digital technologies can provide. The Borderlands 5G Innovation Region programme is deploying advanced wireless connectivity at a number of venues across the region and in Cumbria the venue is focused around Windermere Ferry Nab.
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Borderlands Partnership
The Borderlands Partnership exists to unlock the potential for sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the South of Scotland and North of England and is made up of Cumberland Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Northumberland County Council, Scottish Borders Council, and Westmorland and Furness Council.
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Connecting Cumbria
The Connecting Cumbria team works on behalf of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council to deliver the Cumbria Digital Infrastructure Strategy for fixed line and mobile broadband with the aim that no one and no place will be left behind. As part of Cumbria’s commitment to the Borderlands Partnership the Connecting Cumbria team will lead delivery of the Borderlands 5G Innovation Region Programme on behalf of the Partnership.
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AWTG Ltd
AWTG Ltd is a premier end-to-end engineering services and technology solutions provider, specializing in Telecommunications, Immersive Tourism, Smart Education, Smart Cities, Smart Retail, Industry 4.0, Smart Health, New Media, and more. Since its founding in 2006, AWTG has focused on customer satisfaction, leveraging expertise in Digital Transformation, Rapid Prototyping, AI, IoT, and Software to deliver superior results. Notably, AWTG deployed UK’s first 5G test bed in 2014 and has since designed and deployed extensive 5G networks globally. AWTG’s mission is to innovate for a better future, enhancing value for their clients and their customers.
DSIT
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is a ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom. DSIT aim to accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, ensure that new and existing technologies are safely developed across the UK and drive forward a modern digital government for the benefit of its citizens.