Nokia Closes Private LTE and 5G Distribution Contract with NG Bailey in the UK

Nokia has handed UK-based engineering and services firm NG Bailey a distribution contract to sell its private LTE and 5G solutions into the healthcare, manufacturing, education, infrastructure sectors in the UK.

To better reach the healthcare, manufacturing, education, and infrastructure markets in the United Kingdom, Nokia has awarded a distribution contract to the engineering and services business NG Bailey. To help with the "development of bespoke solutions" for the UK business sector, NG Bailey has announced plans to construct a 5G demonstration lab at its headquarters in Leeds, Yorkshire.

UK-based cybersecurity networking firm Infinigate Group is also involved in the deal. Infinigate says it supplies secure networks and cloud solutions – “to transform cybersecurity accessibility in Europe”. A press statement did not say much more of its role. NG Bailey referenced the supply of Nokia’s Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) private networking solution to provide “opportunities for the automation of manufacturing, logistics operations and ports”. 

NG Bailey also referenced its work with Royal Mail – to “embrace automation and the latest in mobile technology” – as well as its sales focus on enterprises “of all sizes”. Earlier this month, Nokia announced a cut-down version of its DAC product for small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the industrial sector. Called DAC Compact, the new solution claims a smaller form factor to deliver LTE/5G coverage at smaller sites.