Private 5G technology specialist Celona, has launched a cloud-controlled, access point (AP)-only private 5G platform. AerFlex is designed to enable enterprises to employ private 5G to unlock industrial intelligence, enable advanced automation and physical AI use cases.

Celona AerFlex is particularly aimed at industrial environments such as refineries, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and mining operations.

Celona beta customer Cargill, a US multinational food conglomerate, is testing Celona AerFlex to connect 20 satellite offices with its warehousing operations to streamline manufacturing processes, improve supply chain efficiency and automate forklifts used on its warehouse floor.

“Cargill operates over a thousand locations worldwide, many in remote or space-constrained environments where traditional infrastructure just doesn’t work,” said Robert Greiner, Director Platform Engineering for Customer, Commercial & Business Operations Digital Technology at Cargill. “Celona AerFlex gives us a secure, scalable private 5G solution that supports the growing role of AI and automation across our operations. Its innovative design and cloud-based management simplify deployment by eliminating the need for dedicated IT personnel at each location.”

“Celona AerFlex marks a major leap forward in making private 5G truly accessible and operationally efficient for enterprises of all sizes,” said Rajeev Shah, CEO and co-founder of Celona. “By combining innovation with radical simplicity, we’re removing the traditional barriers to private 5G adoption—enabling more organisations to harness its performance, reliability, and security at a time when AI is transforming every industry.”