COMMENT | 5G
5G MARINA NETWORK PILOT
5G Open Innovation Lab, Washington Maritime Blue, and the City of
Tacoma have launched a 5G Network at Tacoma Tideflats, allowing five enterprises to modernize their operations including support for port infrastructure, freight movement, supply chains, and manufacturing.
5
G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab), EDGE Cluster, Washington Maritime Blue and the City of Tacoma along with a coalition of
partners has unveiled a 5G Private Network at Tacoma Tideflats supporting five enterprise clients. The landmark pilot showcases the
potential of a 5G ecosystem as an enabler for business modernization. The clients supported by this network include: TOTE Maritime Alaska, Silverback Marine, Trident Seafoods, SAFE Boats International and Motive Power Marine. “Ports are the lifeblood of coastal economies around the world, and there is fierce competition to stay ahead. Washington State has a “Blue Economy” strategy in place to help the state create a thriving and sustainable maritime industry through 2050 and beyond,” said Joshua
Patricia Beard.
Berger, President/CEO of Washington Maritime Blue. The project provides initial network
coverage for five enterprise clients while leveraging existing infrastructure, including floodlights and utility poles, to optimize cost and effort. The network’s initial phase spans the East Blair Peninsula, where the client operations are located. Scott Waller,
Jim Brisimitzis.
CTO, 5G OI Lab, spearheaded the design and implementation, collaborating with their partners, including Comcast, Dell Technologies, VMware by Broadcom, Intel, Expeto, Ericsson, and others. “Our goal from day one was to build an
enterprise-ready private 5G network that’s extensible. The network we have today meets the needs of our current enterprise clients and can be extended to cover future clients across the Tacoma Tideflats,” added Waller. The Tacoma Tideflats 5G Network
Feasibility Study, developed by the 5G OI Lab, Washington Maritime Blue, Avanade, City of Tacoma, Washington Department of Commerce, Business Finland, Impact Washington and Tacoma Power was published in January 2022. This study uncovered use cases and critical investment areas that several businesses located within the Tideflats identified as pivotal for their operations. The pilot is funded through the
Washington State Department of Commerce Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grant, awarded in June 2023. “Everyone is united by a desire to
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