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1. Support Activities:- Companies may now compete on a worldwide scale due of technology breakthroughs. To name a few of the more recent developments that have revolutionised the industry and helped define "Industry 4.0," according to the International Organization for Standardization, the IIoT, machine-to-machine communication, and remote monitoring and control are all examples. At a time when the world is constantly shifting and evolving, we are here to help your business keep up with the pace of change by providing you with the communications infrastructure you need. When it comes to data generation, you are already a step ahead of most other firms. Expenditures on intelligent network infrastructure are necessary to monitor and collect data, analyse it, and put it to use. An efficient production process necessitates interconnecting every part of it, from the broad floor to your central network to the various points where things are sent off from one to the next. With our position as the nation's biggest provider of shared communications infrastructure, we are able to provide comprehensive solutions that enable and enhance your networks in any environmentfrom inside buildings to outside and everywhere in between. Small cells: Small cells, which may be put both indoors and outdoors, can provide wireless coverage in even the most difficult-to-reach regions. Infra-red fibre optic systems: For real-time interfaces, digital twins, and other data-intensive applications, fibre is an excellent choice because of its unrivalled speed and capacity. Towers: In the coming industrial internet of things, towers, an integral part of 5G's fundamental infrastructure, will be critical to the smooth running of connected production lines. Structure:- New opportunity through connectivity:- Because of the interdependence of our infrastructure, we're able to support cutting-edge technologies like 5G and CBRS. This gives you the connectivity you need to incorporate remote monitoring, automation, linked diagnostics, and other applications, giving you a wealth of options. Increased productivity:- By connecting your whole manufacturing line via a network, you can maximise resources, forecast equipment failure, reduce downtime & empower your workers to do more in less time. Improved safety: Automated solutions allow you to reduce the number of personnel on the shop floor, hence minimising the risk of workplace injuries. A more precise data collection and analysis process also enables the collection of maintenance warnings and better visibility into potential risk zones, allowing you to be more proactive in responding to issues that arise. Better precision and performance: To create AI systems that continuously improve and learn from their experiences, you need the right network infrastructure. This will help you create better products with fewer errors and higher quality. Better precision and performance:- Your AI systems will be more reliable and produce better products if you have the right network infrastructure in place for them to learn and grow over time. As a result, you may be able to free up human resources for other important tasks, such as programming and equipment maintenance, by using robots. Future-proofing:- All of our infrastructure is designed to keep pace with your network and business processes. We are constantly developing new technologies, such as 5G, edge computing, and Private LTE through CBRS. As production moves into the future, these tools will become increasingly important. 3. Design research and development:- INTRODUCTION: As an iBwave customer for many years, Crown Castle was already familiar with iBwave Create, which they had previously used to construct hundreds of wireless networks for its many customers and sites. This academic institution was one of those consumers and venues. As recently as a few years ago, this university sought Crown Castle's aid in constructing a neutral host system for 11 buildings that had been developed with iBwave technology, as well as nine outdoor small cell sites. Art and Humanities Building, Legal Studies Building, and Sports Arena are all included in this project's scope. THE CHALLENGES: MANAGEMENT OF THE INDOOR/OUTDOOR MODELING & DESIGN:- Since it might be difficult to predict how the macro network would affect campus networks, reliable wireless connectivity is a lofty aspiration. Crown Castle needed a mechanism to efficiently evaluate the influence of the in-building network on the macro environment in order to better manage ingress/egress transition areas.. Additionally, the ability to identify and mitigate the effects of interference on both indoor and outdoor networks was needed. TOO MANY SITE WALKS (COSTLY & TIME CONSUMING):- For each project, RF engineers often make many site visits to assess macro small cell penetration, account for indoor DAS leakage, and verify the design's quality after installation. Due to facility access restrictions and additional security requirements that apply to contractors, site walks are both time-consuming and expensive, with the potential to cause delays in project timelines. HIGH LEVEL OF PROJECT COMPLEXITY:- When working on a huge project that includes 11 buildings, numerous design teams and tools, as well as third-party contractors, coordination and timing can be a time-consuming and complex process. THE SOLUTION:- iBwave Reach: With the intuitive integration of iBwave Reach into iBwave Design, large multi-technology campus wireless networks may be designed more quickly and accurately by lowering the number of site inspections while enhancing accuracy. THE RESULTS:- Crown Castle has saved hundreds of hours of engineering time, 18 days of vendor data collection, drastically reduced the number of requests for security clearance, and reduced overall design time by 36.2% when compared to the conventional process with the use of iBwave Reach and iBwave Design software. This campus environment was built by Crown Castle's RF experts using iBwave Reach and knowing exactly how each component would interact with the other. Improved Indoor/Outdoor Design Management:- For Crown Castle, this programme allowed them to perfectly mimic the external environment and better understand the macro environment's impact on their in-building environment, thanks to iBwave Reach and iBwave Design tools. These maps were used in particular to establish accurate awareness of the in-building network design challenges encountered when the macro network was overcoming in-building network design challenges, such as iBwave Reach RSRP Interpolation, Areas of Domination Over Macro, and SNIR Tuned on the Macro Maps like the iBwave Reach Best Server helped them better understand interference and capacity issues that affect both inside as well as outdoor networks. It was also possible to better manage the transition zones and handoffs within the building by including the inside-building design into the Macro network. Simplified Project Complexity:- We were able to significantly reduce the project's complexity by using iBwave Reach to streamline the design of the inside and outside networks. All that was needed were a few simple tools, a single file format, and no additional software to understand how the indoor and outside networks were interconnected.

4.3.1. Support Activities 4.3.1.1. Structure (organizational chart, communication system, etc) 4.3.1.2. Design, Research and Development (R&D)