XCOM RAN wins Gold Stevie for private 5G innovation

XCOM RAN by Globalstar has won the Gold Stevie Award for Technology Innovation of the Year in the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence.

The company was recognised for its private 5G system, aimed at autonomous operations and Physical AI in manufacturing and logistics. More than 700 nominations from organisations across 37 nations and territories were assessed by over 180 technology and business professionals.

XCOM RAN is part of Globalstar's private wireless business and focuses on industrial connectivity for warehouses, factories, ports and logistics hubs. Its system is designed to support mobile robotics, connected workers and other automated operations that require continuous coverage across large facilities.

A central part of the offering is its Supercell architecture. The judging committee said the design stood out for delivering up to four times greater network capacity while supporting mobility and reliable connectivity for industrial AI, robotics and other operations where network interruptions can disrupt workflows.

The judges also cited the product's deployment model and access to licensed Band n53 spectrum through Globalstar. They highlighted support for other private and shared spectrum bands, as well as a server-centric Open RAN design that the company says can reduce network complexity and make installations easier to scale across multiple sites.

The award adds to a string of recent industry recognition. Earlier, XCOM RAN received a Frost & Sullivan award related to private wireless networking and was also named Warehouse Technology Innovation of the Year in the SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards.

Industrial focus

Private 5G networks have become a growing area of investment for manufacturers, warehouse operators and logistics groups seeking alternatives to traditional Wi-Fi in environments with moving equipment and large numbers of connected devices. These systems are increasingly used to support autonomous guided vehicles, robotic picking systems, asset tracking and industrial automation.

XCOM RAN said its network is designed to maintain service as devices move around a site, regardless of facility size or device density. The company says this is important for operations where mobile machines and sensors need uninterrupted connectivity to function safely and efficiently.

Globalstar's role in the business also gives XCOM RAN access to licensed spectrum, which can be important for industrial customers choosing between public and private wireless options. Alongside installation costs and ease of deployment, spectrum access has become a key competitive factor in the private 5G market.

Tamer Kadous, General Manager, XCOM RAN Business Unit at Globalstar, said the award reflected broader changes in industrial technology adoption.

"As organizations embrace automation, intelligent systems, and Physical AI, the network has become a critical foundation for innovation," said Tamer Kadous, General Manager, XCOM RAN Business Unit at Globalstar. "This Gold Stevie Award validates the innovation behind XCOM RAN and our vision for the future of private wireless. As organizations demand greater capacity, reliability and security from their networks, XCOM RAN is redefining what private 5G can deliver and helping customers build smarter, more connected autonomous operations on their path to physical AI."

The Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence span categories including artificial intelligence, information technology, financial technology, healthcare technology, business technology, communications technology, green technology and manufacturing technology. Organisations of different sizes, from both the private and public sectors, are eligible to enter.

For XCOM RAN, the latest award brings further visibility to a business focused on industrial private 5G at a time when companies are weighing how best to connect automated equipment across factories and warehouses. Judges gave the company high marks for "redefining private 5G networking" through its Supercell architecture.