5G Field Lab Launched to Allow Farming to Dig into An Innovative Ecosystem
The ARC Advisory Group website reported that the 5G Open Innovation Lab, a global applied innovation ecosystem of developers, corporate enterprises, academia and government institutions, launched its first application development field lab for the agricultural industry with dedicated access to a 5G-capable, CBRS LTE-based network and edge computing platform fueled by technology provided by the lab’s partners. Known as the Food Resiliency Project, the economic development initiative is funded by a grant through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), and establishes a virtual and physical space to bring together food growers and distributors with technology companies. The goal is to collaboratively develop new capabilities that will improve the resiliency of the county’s agriculture sector and minimize future food service disruptions.
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