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IoT: Supporting the connectivity revolution Cornerstone’ s expansion strategies also reflect how connectivity requirements are changing. The emergence of 6G technology, increasing data demands and requirements for reduced latency are ultimately driving infrastructure development in urban and rural areas.
In response, the company now deploys infrastructure at street level to ensure consistent connectivity.
“ Our craving as human beings for data and for it to be at the flick of a switch with no lag, provides huge opportunities,” Andy explains.“ We’ re deploying infrastructure in extremely remote locations, but we will be deploying infrastructure at streetscape level, both urban and rural, to really focus on densification.”
Within this, IoT and connected cities are starting to present new opportunities. Andy shares:“ An increasing use case for drones presents an opportunity, they are being used for everything from domestic deliveries to the emergency delivery of blood to GPs and hospitals. Our estate footprint presents a unique opportunity in this area.”
He adds:“ Given the number of sites and the footprint we have in the country, it’ s simple for us to open our estate up and introduce charging capabilities for drones,” Andy says.
Cornerstone’ s continued expansion also includes a future diversification into special event locations, including hosting facilities. These developments align with Cornerstone’ s wider strategy to provide seamless connectivity experiences across a range of environments.
“ Cornerstone has the largest footfall, it’ s logical that we diversify in other areas, not specifically focused on the cellular market space,” Andy explains.“ Whether it’ s IoT, whether it’ s industry, whether it’ s agriculture, everything needs to be seamlessly connected.
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