5G, Artificial Intelligence, and Edge Computing to Optimize Emergency Response

• The Universidade de Vigo and Optare Solutions, in collaboration with MASORANGE, have conducted a pilot test on the MASORANGE network at the Vigo Technological Campus. The objective was to test the effectiveness of advanced technology and connectivity in managing emergencies, such as fire control or search and rescue operations.

Vigo, June 26, 2024 – The Universidade de Vigo, Optare Solutions, and MASORANGE have carried out an innovative experience at the Vigo Campus. The goal was to test the combination of 5G, Edge Computing, and Artificial Intelligence technologies in managing emergency situations, such as fire detection and control or searching for missing persons.

This pilot combined the quality and capability of MASORANGE’s 5G mobile network, Optare Solutions’ extensive experience as a service integrator and enabler over digital infrastructures in the telecommunications sector, and the edgeContinuum solution based on Edge Computing. The edgeContinuum solution, developed at the Universidade de Vigo, is supported by the IGNICIA program of the Axencia Galega de Innovación (part of the Xunta de Galicia) and integrated with the GSMA’s CAMARA EdgeCloud standard.

The experience involved local police and used a DJI Matrice 200 Series V2 drone equipped with a surveillance camera, Gimbal stabilizer for moving recordings, and an Edge environment with advanced video processing methods.

Thanks to MASORANGE’s high-speed, ultra-low latency 5G network, the drone can transmit real-time video from the emergency area to the Edge Computing platform for processing. The images are analyzed using the application developed by Optare Solutions and deployed on the edgeContinuum computing solution. This uses an advanced Artificial Intelligence model to detect, for example, potential forest fires. The results generate alerts, enabling a quick and accurate response to possible emergencies.

Participants in this test aim to revolutionize areas such as fighting forest fires or searching for missing persons. In the case of forest fires, the drone system facilitates the work of emergency services by offering live video for firefighters to examine the contextualized fire area and assess its safety before entering. Similarly, in searching for missing persons, the drone’s geographic area processing with Artificial Intelligence can determine the presence of people in the search area with high accuracy.

About MASORANGE

MASORANGE is the largest telecommunications operator in Spain by number of customers, with over 37 million broadband and mobile lines. Additionally, it offers TV, insurance, energy, alarms, consumer financing, health, cybersecurity, and cloud services for individuals and businesses.

MASORANGE has nine main national brands (Orange, Yoigo, Jazztel, MASMOVIL, Simyo, Pepephone, Lebara, Lyca, and Llamaya) and five regional brands (Euskaltel, R, Telecable, Guuk, and Embou), covering all customer needs in Spain.

MASORANGE offers fiber optic services to more than 29 million households and covers 99% of the Spanish population with its 4G mobile network and over 84% with the new 5G technology, covering more than 2,500 municipalities across Spain.

The company aims to be the operator with the most satisfied customers, consolidate itself as a talent engine, and lead the purpose-driven economy in Spain, being respectful of people and the planet. It also works on making technology accessible to all (focusing on rural Spain) and developing products and services that improve the customer experience.

About OPTARE SOLUTIONS

Optare Solutions specializes in providing consulting and development services for the telecommunications sector. With over 22 years of experience, Optare leverages its specialized knowledge, methodologies, technologies, and processes in designing and deploying OSS solutions for operators and service providers. We collaborate with network and IT departments, enabling our clients to thrive in a highly competitive market while maintaining service quality and margins.

Optare Solutions has developed expertise in enabling digital services using the latest technologies such as 5G, Edge Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain, among others. We integrate and automate operators’ business processes by coordinating their support information systems to offer a differential value. At the same time, we transfer our knowledge to companies and industries facing digitalization challenges using these technologies, offering proposals for private 5G networks with integrated Edge Computing and Artificial Intelligence.

Optare Solutions employs over 130 professionals across its main offices in Spain, located in Vigo, and with branches in other cities such as Ourense, Gijón, and Madrid. Additionally, we have offices in Mexico, Portugal, and Poland. Optare has successfully completed more than 3,000 integration projects in over 20 countries, achieving high customer satisfaction.