How Private Networks Accelerate Business Growth and Security

For decades, private networks have served as the backbone for businesses seeking to safeguard sensitive data while maintaining high performance.

While the core technologies of private and public networks are identical, private networks are exclusively accessible to the owning enterprise, offering an additional layer of control and protection, according to IoT and Big Data Science specialist Yash Mehta.

Deploying a private network is inherently more involved than a public one. It demands rigorous security protocols, strict access controls, and the implementation of dedicated firewalls and hardened web servers to ward off cyber‑attacks. The architecture must also accommodate the expected device count and ensure seamless scalability.

Rise of Private 5G Networks

The U.S. government’s Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) initiative, which assigns unlicensed spectrum for private use, has sparked a global wave of adoption. Countries such as Germany and the U.K. have followed suit, recognizing that private 5G delivers the speed, reliability, and security that traditional VPNs or Wi‑Fi simply cannot match.

Manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare—sectors with stringent automation, performance, and cybersecurity requirements—are increasingly turning to private 5G to meet evolving market demands.

CEO Nir Shalom of floLIVE announced a US$15.5 million (€13.12 million) Series B investment, bringing the company’s total funding to $37 million (€31.31 million). The firm delivers a cloud‑native 5G Mobile Private Network (MPN) that blends high performance, elasticity, and robust security for industries such as healthcare, Industry 4.0, and utilities.

floLIVE’s MPN can be deployed as a private Radio Access Network (RAN) on-premises or connected to public RANs operated by national carriers, ensuring optimal coverage and performance. Their suite also features Software‑Defined Connectivity (SDC), providing flexible, integrated, and secure IoT environments.

In a post‑pandemic landscape where remote work is the norm, private 5G networks enable enterprises to maintain secure, high‑bandwidth connections across diverse locations—an essential capability for modern digital transformation.

Types of Private Networks

Effective private networks provide uninterrupted connectivity, advanced security, intelligent policy enforcement, and superior Quality of Service (QoS). They are broadly classified into three categories:

Private Campus Networks – tailored for confined environments such as factories and hospitals, these networks can leverage either public or private RANs.

Nationwide Private Networks – ideal for smart‑city infrastructure, connected‑vehicle ecosystems, and utility providers deploying smart meters across a country.

Global Private Networks – identical in security, compliance, and performance to nationwide networks but with worldwide accessibility.

By harnessing private networks, companies gain full control over accessibility, ensuring security, flexibility, and cost efficiency—factors that drive productivity and foster innovation.