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Federated Wireless has announced it is working with Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) on a private wireless deployment with California Polytechnic State University ( Cal Poly ) to support the university ’ s 5G innovation network .

The deployment will increase research capabilities , enhance bandwidth and advance connectivity across the San Luis Obispo , California , campus . Cal Poly is one of the nation ’ s top masters-level public universities and a leader in Digital Transformation .
The Cal Poly deployment is part of a broader initiative between Federated Wireless and AWS to build , deploy and manage private wireless networks and accelerate Digital Transformation for customers across industries .
Sold as a managed service to customers in AWS Marketplace , the Federated Wireless Private Wireless Network for Your Enterprise offers a turnkey private wireless solution with all the advantages of private wireless combined with rapid deployment , skilled resources , assured service management and support . The combination of edge services on AWS and Federated Wireless managed services enables a private wireless network to be deployed and operational in a matter of weeks .
The Cal Poly Digital Transformation Hub ( DxHub ), powered by AWS , is a Cloud Innovation Center that solves real world challenges , further accelerating the adoption of technologies such as cloud , edge and Internet of Things ( IoT ) for public sector organizations . With the launch of Cal Poly ’ s 5G innovation network , the university can leverage the cloud-based advantages of shared-spectrum enabled CBRS 5G connectivity to advance cutting-edge projects and research .
Faculty and students across disciplines are currently working on a construction management project to pilot

FACULTY HAVE BEEN LINING

UP TO ACCESS 5G SO THEY

CAN ADVANCE

INNOVATIVE PROJECTS WITH STUDENTS AND LEVERAGE ITS

POTENTIAL .

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