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once products are in route to other destinations with The Puerto Rico 5G Zone is a public–private to cyber and information security. This vast and
increased theft protection tracking. Delivering real- partnership bringing together Industry, Academia, quickly growing scene is supported by island-
time data to companies at that scale will allow for and Government to de-risk business-facing wide Information & Communications Technology
more process efficiencies with data-led decisions. 5G investments. Participants and sponsors will (ICT) and Software Development infrastructure,
have access to real-time data from other 5G including 5G rollouts by multiple companies and
The system is designed to be provide dependability Centers of Excellence. The PR 5G Zone will also new 0G networks that connect devices in Puerto
with fully managed network backhaul services and share its data with the other state sponsored Rico with international IoT grids.
battery autonomy of more than 10 years for sensors labs to accelerate learning, prototyping and
and actuators. That makes the network ideal for commercialization of new technologies. A prime example of innovation in Puerto Rico is
smart facility management as logistics professionals the growth of the local blockchain scene, as
adopt just-in-time-sequence loops whether it be at Logistics go hand in hand with 5G. The IoT entrepreneurs and pioneers have found the close
an airport or warehouse. It essentially makes the devices that enable shipping infrastructure need network of business and community leaders to be
entire island a testing lab for all things logistics. continuous connectivity with minimal latency. the perfect complement to competitive incentives
With greater speed and reliablity, 5G will improve tailored specifically to service exports, digital assets,
As the race to build a nationwide 5G network the performance of responsive freight forwarders, and financial services. Whether it is through AgTech
continues, more and more innovation will cargo plances, and shipping services that digitally or health tech, virtual powerplants or virtual reality,
emerge from the national research collaboration, connect shippers and receivers. Puerto Rico stands be a global leader in tech
including Puerto Rico’s 5G Zone. Companies innovation.
developing logistics products and services for use Puerto Rico is harnessing the power of technology
in the U.S. will find the island as an ideal location to confront some of the most pressing challenges
to optimize international trade and travel routes and grow. Driven by local talent, Puerto Rico’s GAIL T. NOLAN
and put their technology to the test safely, before tech sector spans digital financial services to AI- Chief Strategy Officer, Invest Puerto Rico
bringing it to market. and blockchain-based software development

RODRICK MILLER
INVEST PUERTO RICO
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

+1 787-303-0261

www.investpr.org

info@investpr.org

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