Smaller, Lighter, More Energy Efficient, and Environmentally Friendly
Cradlepoint, the leading cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network edge solutions provider, announced the revamped outdoor Cradlepoint W1855-5GC Wideband Adapter. This enhancement to Cradlepoint's 5G portfolio enables businesses to future-proof their connectivity investments while embracing Standalone (SA) 5G networks and strengthening their commitment to sustainability.
Crafted with an emphasis on minimal design materials and operational energy consumption, the outdoor Cradlepoint W1855-5GC Wideband Adapter represents the next phase in Wireless WAN networking and aligns with global sustainability objectives.
As businesses adopt 5G connectivity solutions to mitigate disruptions and transform their operations, the escalating challenges posed by climate change underscore the urgency of adopting technology that helps reduce environmental impact. According to Gartner, 86% of business leaders view sustainability as an investment that safeguards their organizations against disruption. Designed for distributed sites requiring secure cellular connectivity or failover capabilities in case of primary link disruptions, the W1855-5GC Wideband Adapter empowers enterprises to ensure uninterrupted connectivity while advancing sustainability goals.
Key advantages of the newest edition of the W1855-5GC include:
Enhanced 5G Connectivity
The updated modem incorporates the latest 5G standards and 3GPP Release 16 specifications, offering customers expanded carrier aggregation and band combinations to align with service providers' evolving 5G offerings. The W1855-5GC adapter holds certifications on most first responder networks in the United States.*
Sustainability at Its Core
Compared to its predecessor, the W1855-5GC Wideband Adapter boasts a 78% reduction in size, 74% reduction in weight, and 30% less energy consumption under load. Additionally, the device features environmentally conscious packaging, with an 84% reduction in packaging material and a complete absence of plastic. The aluminum housing underscores Cradlepoint's commitment to sustainable sourcing and recycled materials.
Centralized Management and Visibility
With Cradlepoint NetCloud Manager, lean IT teams can efficiently oversee device deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting from a centralized platform, reducing complexity and minimizing costly on-site visits.
Streamlined Installation
Half the size and weight of previous outdoor adapters, the sleek W1855-5GC facilitates installation for field personnel.
Donna Johnson, CMO of Cradlepoint and Head of Enterprise Wireless Solutions Marketing at Cradlepoint’s parent company - Ericsson - emphasizes, "In addition to continuing to adhere to the latest 5G technology standards, Cradlepoint is also committed to exploring new avenues to help customers further additional business goals. Sustainability is top of mind for enterprise globally, including at Cradlepoint and Ericsson, and we’re thrilled to partner with companies to create a more collective effort toward reducing energy consumption and wasteful packaging and design.”
Cradlepoint's Pledge to a Sustainable Future
Cradlepoint and its parent company, Ericsson, have set ambitious goals to achieve Net Zero status across their value chain by 2040. Their most significant contribution to climate change mitigation lies in delivering an energy-efficient portfolio that can curb the energy demands of mobile networks, thereby reducing customers' energy consumption, costs, and carbon emissions.
All Cradlepoint routers and adapters are packaged using plastic-free and recyclable shipping materials. Moreover, Cradlepoint's Recycling Program collects, repurposes, and recycles products on a global scale, further reducing the environmental impact of used hardware.
How to Buy
Cradlepoint requires that all sellers of their 5G devices be 5G certified by their internal certifying organization. Organizations like us at USAT, are Elite 5G Certified Resale Partners, making us part of a very small group of businesses capable of not just offering these devices, but properly configuring them for your use.
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