06 December 2023

Orange Spain has commenced testing a solution designed for the prevention and early detection of fires in agri-food plants and large warehouses.

This initiative leverages edge computing and 5G SA technology, Orange 5G+. Orange will invest Euro 4 million in the project, with almost Euro1.3 million being subsidised by the Single Sectoral 2023 Program launched by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation.

The project is based on an application that collects real-time data from IoT sensors, drones, and autonomous robots using Orange Spain’s 5G SA Network. This information is processed with the help of AI, which can predict a fire before it occurs by detecting thermal anomalies. Additionally, it generates immediate automatic responses through ultra-low latency.

“This project is an example of the great potential of edge computing technology, supported by a 5G+ network, in the business world. These two technologies allow data processing to be carried out very close to the place where they are generated, which is key in all applications that require immediate response times, such as industrial automation, security services or the development of smart cities with the aim of improving the quality of life in urban environments,” said Orange in a statement.

Orange said that 5G+ will allow the definite development of IoT, thanks to advantages such as ultra-low latency, maximum connections at maximum speed, better indoor coverage, and longer battery life provided by 5G SA networks.