en.Wedoany.com Reported - Ericsson and Epiroc have announced an expanded long-term partnership aimed at accelerating the automation and digital transformation of the global mining industry through the integration of LTE and 5G connectivity technologies.

Under the latest agreement, Epiroc plans to integrate Ericsson's private LTE and 5G technologies into its digital solutions for surface and underground mining, covering systems such as telematics, vendor-neutral remote control, situational awareness, and collision avoidance. This move will help mining companies deploy wireless communication networks that support remote operations, automated processes, and predictive maintenance.

Currently, mining companies are increasingly adopting remote-controlled machinery, autonomous equipment, and real-time monitoring systems to enhance safety and operational efficiency, which heavily relies on stable connectivity in complex underground environments. Additionally, Epiroc will act as a system integrator to resell and deploy Ericsson's enterprise wireless technologies for mining customers worldwide.

Paul Bergström, President of Epiroc's Digital Solutions division, stated that as automation and digital systems become widely used in mining operations, the strategic value of connectivity is increasingly evident. Pankaj Malhotra, Head of Product and Engineering for Ericsson's Enterprise Wireless Solutions, noted that this collaboration aims to support safer and more efficient mining production by providing the foundational connectivity infrastructure required for digitalization and automation.

This expanded alliance builds on the cooperation between the two companies since 2018, when they began jointly exploring the application of LTE and 5G technologies in mining environments.

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