Logicalis invests €8 million as it launches Ireland’s first enterprise Private 5G service

Logicalis, the leading global technology service provider, has announced the launch of its Private 5G service in Ireland, following an €8 million investment. The company becomes the first digital infrastructure specialist in the Irish market ready to design, deploy and manage Private 5G networks for enterprise customers at scale.

The investment includes the technology, infrastructure, R&D and expertise needed by Logicalis to support the rapid rollout of its Private 5G infrastructure across Ireland.

The announcement follows landmark regulatory change by ComReg, enabling organisations beyond traditional telecommunications providers, to access dedicated Private 5G spectrum for the first time. This development establishes an entirely new enterprise connectivity market in Ireland and represents one of the most significant advances in digital infrastructure in recent years.

Logicalis is advancing their Private 5G service offerings in the Irish market, extending beyond connectivity to deliver a complete end-to-end service in partnership with technology vendors such as Cisco, Nokia and Neutral Wireless. The solution encompasses network design, radio planning, deployment, security and integration, alongside fully managed services. Logicalis brings extensive global Private 5G expertise to the Irish market, delivering Private 5G deployments across the UK*, Europe and North American markets for several years.

Access to Private 5G spectrum by industry is a transformational development for Ireland’s economy, establishing the country as a competitive player on the global stage. The technology gives organisations complete control over their wireless infrastructure, delivering secure, low-latency connectivity across large operational sites where conventional Wi-Fi or public cellular networks may be unable to meet business-critical requirements. Private 5G supports a new generation of connected operations, including robotics, industrial AI, autonomous vehicles, IoT devices, edge computing and real-time operational analytics across sectors including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, logistics, ports, utilities and higher education.

For Irish businesses, this creates new opportunities to accelerate digital transformation, automation, artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 initiatives while strengthening Ireland’s competitiveness as a destination for global investment. Furthermore, as Irish organisations increasingly invest in AI, automation and digital transformation, Logicalis believes Private 5G will become a foundational technology supporting the next generation of connected enterprise operations.

Commenting on the launch of Private 5G, Frank Rubotham, Head of Specialists and Propositions, Logicalis UK&I states: “Historically, enterprises wishing to deploy private 5G have had to rely on mobile operators as the spectrum was unavailable directly to industry. This framework created complexity and cost barriers to accessing this technology. Now, with industry access to private 5G spectrum, the technology has moved from pilot phase to production deployment at scale.

“At Logicalis, we have been investing and researching heavily into this technology for over 10 years, while deploying large scale private 5G networks in markets such as the UK, Germany and the US, ensuring we have the expertise to deliver truly transformative technology. This advancement, in real terms, means that we can build and provide private 5G networks for enterprises in Ireland supporting greater automation, edge computing, industrial AI, robotics and real-time data analytics. This, in turn, helps to position Ireland as one of the world’s leading markets to deliver advanced interconnected technologies for business.”

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