Celona and Armada collaborate to launch Digital Oases for autonomous infrastructure

Collaboration combines private 5G and sovereign edge computing to enable fully autonomous, real‑time digital infrastructure — deployed anywhere in the world, even in the harshest environments, in just 48 hours.

Celona - Armada solution architecture

CAMPBELL, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO — Celona announced a strategic relationship with Armada to accelerate digital transformation through the establishment of Digital Oases. These are turnkey, autonomous digital infrastructure sites deployable in as little as 48 hours.

From Cloud Constraints to Edge Empowerment
Enterprises in sectors like offshore energy, mining, defense, and disaster response encounter challenges in implementing reliable, secure, and low-latency digital infrastructure in areas lacking traditional network access.

The collaboration provides an end-to-end edge solution integrating Celona's private 5G connectivity with Armada's Galleon modular data centers powered by the Armada Edge Platform. This setup preserves data sovereignty and enables local processing for real-time insights, essential for operations in challenging communication environments.

“In the age of AI-driven industrial operations, companies need reliable, high-performance wireless connectivity and processing at the edge,” Rajeev Shah, CEO and co-founder of Celona, said. “Together with Armada, we’re removing the barriers of limited infrastructure by combining private 5G and edge computing to enable real-time intelligence anywhere.”

Industrial Autonomy in Days
The Digital Oasis architecture integrates Celona’s private 5G with Armada’s field-ready edge nodes, satellite backhaul, and preconfigured Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. This system allows previously isolated sites to become secure, intelligent hubs in days, enhancing connectivity and AI capabilities for remote operations.

The integrated system supports edge-as-a-service functionalities, providing:

• Real-time autonomy: Local data connectivity ensures low latency and facilitates real-time AI insights for mission-critical applications.
• Complete integration: Private 5G, edge compute, and satellite connectivity work together, facilitating operational continuity without reliance on wired networks.
• High ROI: Exclusion of wired infrastructure leads to quicker deployment and reduced costs, while improving operational efficiency through immediate data access.

“This solution gives enterprises full control over their data while enabling real-time decision-making in disconnected environments,” Dan Wright, Co-Founder and CEO of Armada, said. “With Celona private 5G and Armada’s Galleon, organizations can analyze vast streams of data at remote sites, converting them into actionable insights.”

Designed for Extreme Conditions
The Celona-Armada solution is constructed to operate in harsh environments, from mining tunnels to offshore platforms. Class I, Division 2-compliant 5G access points ensure safe operations in hazardous areas, supporting continued functions where external connectivity may be limited.