FirstPoint Mobile Guard, a provider of IoT connectivity management, is running a pilot programme aimed at setting up private 5G cellular networks at Barzilai Hospital in Israel.

FirstPoint is an end-component connectivity management platform that provides control, flexibility and cost-effectiveness to organisations deploying large networks of IoT devices. The technology simplifies the landscape of IoT management, so organisations can take control of their IoT ecosystems and reduce connectivity costs by up to 75%.

This platform that includes the cellular core itself, when needed, represents a step forward in the world of IoT technology, empowering organisations to unlock their potential in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

The project, which is funded through the Ministry of Communications and the Israeli Innovation Authority, aims to improve the management and protection of medical equipment and instruments, network segmentation, and the efficiency of medical services provided.

The pilot is part of a government initiative designed to support Israeli companies developing 5G technology applications. The Ministry of Communications and the Innovation Authority estimate the success of these technologies may lead to a digital revolution and constitute a significant growth engine for the entire Israeli economy.

“FirstPoint is excited to participate in this programme and help advance the development of 5G technology in Israel,” said Dror Fixler, CEO of FirstPoint. “We look forward to working with Barzilai Hospital to implement private cellular networks and improve the efficiency of medical services provided, leveraging FirstPoint’s unique technology. The project will provide the hospital full SIM ownership, no connectivity provider lock-in, and baked-in cyber security, ensuring the highest level of IoT flexibility and efficiency while maintaining security.

FirstPoint, based in Netanya, Israel, creates technology that changes the way organisations deploy, manage and connect to networks of IoT devices. By enhancing IoT flexibility, lowering IoT connectivity costs, and simplifying global IoT management, it empowers organisations to take control of their IoT ecosystems and unlock their business potential.