Private 5G: TDF and Excelcar sign partnership agreement

25/03/2025

TDF, a major player in 4G-5G connectivity, and Excelcar, an industrial innovation gas pedal, are combining their expertise to support industrial companies in their digital transformation thanks to private 5G.
TDF is integrating a unique demonstration space in Rennes, to help companies experiment with the benefits and uses of industrial 5G.

A partnership for digital transformation

This partnership will give companies and manufacturers access to comprehensive support, from feasibility studies to industrial deployment, including prototyping, qualification of industrial solutions and training of field teams.
Located at the heart of the Pôle d'Excellence de l'Industrie Décarbonée, on the historic site of Rennes - La Janais, Excelcar is a unique facility offering a range of services, industrial resources and a 2,000 m² space dedicated to innovation. Here, companies can discover, experiment and test concrete use cases for private 5G. This environment fosters exchanges and the emergence of solutions adapted to the challenges faced by manufacturers in accelerating their transformation.
TDF, a leading industrial player in network deployment and supervision, is already supporting numerous players in their private 5G mobile networks, in a wide range of sectors: energy, transport, logistics, healthcare, sensitive industrial sites (Seveso), mines and quarries, airports, etc.
A tailored approach to industrial innovation challenges
The alliance between TDF and Excelcar is based on the objective of co-constructing solutions tailored to the specific needs of each company.
Thanks to private 5G, many innovative uses become possible and easy to implement, such as data analysis via AI, the deployment of digital services at the heart of production chains, cybersecurity of operating platforms, protection of lone workers on vast industrial sites, etc.

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Jérôme Andres, Director of Private Mobile Networks at TDF, said:

"While the power and operational benefits of Private 5G are no longer in doubt for the industry, our real strength lies in listening to our customers' specific needs. By designing tailor-made solutions, assessing their return on investment and offering them the opportunity to test and validate the technology before large-scale deployment, we guarantee them a controlled and optimized transition. This approach fully illustrates our commitment to accelerating the digital transformation of businesses through reliable and secure connectivity."

Olivier Armbruster, Director of Excelcar, comments:

"In a constantly evolving context, accelerating change and the digital transformation of the industry are essential to remain competitive. Industrial private 5G, data, AI, cybersecurity, skills upgrading and the enhancement of professional positions are key elements in this transformation. Excelcar, with 10 years' experience in collaborative projects, pooling resources, and an ecosystem of expert partners, avoids siloed projects and facilitates its customers' transformation. With projects ranging from feasibility studies to prototyping and industrialization, Excelcar enables companies to secure their strategic investments and unleash the potential economic benefits of their digital transformation projects.

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