Press Release
Oxford, UK, 01 November 2024 – Open Reality, a value-added distributor of cellular, wireless and networking solutions, today announced a new strategic partnership with GXC, a pioneer in private 5G network solutions. This partnership will enable Open Reality to exclusively distribute GXC’s innovative private 5G network technology to IT resellers and managed service providers (MSPs) across the UK. The collaboration marks the next step in Open Reality’s expansion into the 5G market, following their recent partnership with Teltonika Networks to distribute 5G routers and gateways.
The partnership aligns with Open Reality’s mission to provide their partner base with the latest cutting-edge connectivity solutions, empowering them to serve the ever-evolving demands of their customers. By offering GXC’s private 5G solutions, Open Reality enables UK channel partners to capitalise on the growing demand for private 5G networks across multiple industries, such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and smart cities.
Empowering the Channel to Harness the Potential of Private 5G
With the global shift towards digitalisation and Industry 4.0, private 5G networks are increasingly seen as a game-changer for organisations seeking to build more secure, scalable, and high-performance communication infrastructures. Unlike public 5G networks, which are designed for consumer mobile use, private 5G networks offer dedicated bandwidth, enhanced security, and ultra-low latency, making them ideal for industries where real-time data, reliability, and security are critical.
“Many industries are coming to the realisation that private 5G networks are best suited to meet the reliability, security and performance requirements that are necessary to support advanced IoT and Industry 4.0 business applications,” explained Sean Horan, GXC’s executive vice president of global enterprise sales. “Our partnership with Open Reality allows us to equip the UK channel with a best-in-class 5G solution that will help customers leverage the substantial operational and financial benefits of next generation smart technologies.”
Private 5G networks are especially relevant for sectors that require robust and uninterrupted connectivity. In manufacturing and logistics, private 5G ensures reliable communication between devices and systems, such as robots and autonomous vehicles, operating in industrial environments. In healthcare, private 5G can facilitate real-time communication between medical devices, enabling quicker diagnoses and treatments. Smart cities and public safety applications also stand to benefit from the increased security and real-time responsiveness that private 5G offers.
Complementing Wi-Fi Networks
While private 5G networks provide advantages in specific use cases, they do not compete with Wi-Fi networks but rather complement them. Wi-Fi remains an excellent solution for general enterprise connectivity, offering cost-effective and scalable wireless access for users. However, for mission-critical applications where guaranteed performance and security are paramount, private 5G networks are the optimal choice.
“Wi-Fi and private 5G networks each have their strengths, and the two technologies can coexist to provide businesses with a comprehensive wireless strategy,” explained Craig Charles, Sales Director of Open Reality. “Our goal is to enable our partners to build flexible, high-performance networks for their customers, combining the strengths of both technologies to meet diverse requirements.”
Why Open Reality Selected GXC
Open Reality’s decision to partner with GXC was driven by the need for a private 5G solution that is specifically designed for the enterprise market, rather than a scaled-down version of telco products. Many private 5G solutions from established telecom providers are adapted from the same complex platforms they offer to carriers. While these solutions are robust, they often include a wide range of features that cater to public networks, making them overly complicated for businesses seeking a simpler, more streamlined deployment.
“Telecom-grade private 5G solutions are often loaded with unnecessary complexity for enterprises,” said Craig Charles. “They have multiple management consoles and layers of administration because they’re built to serve carrier needs. Our partners have made it clear that they want something more intuitive, which is why GXC stood out to us.”
GXC built its private 5G solution from the ground up specifically for the enterprise market. One of the key advantages of GXC’s platform is that it features an integrated, easy-to-use management console with a look and feel similar to that of a Wi-Fi management system. This familiar interface will resonate with IT resellers and MSPs who are already experienced with managing enterprise Wi-Fi networks, lowering the barriers to adopting 5G technology.
“GXC’s design philosophy aligns perfectly with what our partners need: simplicity and integration,” added Charles. “Their platform makes deploying private 5G as easy as deploying a Wi-Fi network, which will have enormous appeal for our partners who are interested in 5G but worried about its complexity, allowing them to enter the 5G space with confidence.”
Another standout feature of GXC’s solution is its patented Cellular Mesh technology, which allows businesses to extend their private 5G coverage without the need for additional data cabling. This unique feature simplifies network expansion, making it easier and more cost-effective to increase coverage in large or challenging environments such as factories, warehouses, and campuses. This capability is a major differentiator in the market and was one of the key factors in Open Reality’s decision to partner with GXC.
Furthermore, Open Reality valued that GXC is exclusively focused on private cellular. Unlike other vendors who offer a broad array of products or are involved in Wi-Fi, GXC’s singular focus on private cellular ensures that their resources and innovation are entirely dedicated to refining their LTE/5G solutions.
“We liked the fact that GXC is 100% focused on private cellular,” said Charles. “They’re not distracted by hundreds of other product lines or competing technologies. That focus ensures that their private 5G solutions are the best in the market, which gives us and our partners confidence in the product.”
About Open Reality
Open Reality is a trusted distributor of cutting-edge networking and wireless solutions, specialising in providing high-quality products and services to MSPs and IT resellers. With a focus on delivering innovative and reliable solutions, Open Reality supports its partners in delivering exceptional value to their clients. The company’s extensive portfolio includes products from leading technology vendors, ensuring a comprehensive range of solutions for various industries.
https://www.openreality.co.uk/
About GXC
Founded in 2016, GXC is an Austin, Texas-based company that provides groundbreaking private cellular network solutions for enterprises. Through its turnkey proprietary platform, GXC Onyx, the company delivers comprehensive connectivity both indoors and out, enabling highly secure, resilient, and scalable coverage that supports critical business operations in manufacturing, logistics, transportation, agriculture, and other commercial industries. GXC is the only provider to offer private cellular mesh technology, building this capability based on years of advanced research. The company partners with leading technology providers and systems integrators to ensure that each system is professionally deployed and meets the expectations of sophisticated enterprises.
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