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Private 5G networks are not that common but are used when a business needs the tightest control to manage the RF spectrum they're using, as well as the end device experience. This is common for sites with a high number of users, or automated vehicles requiring a low latency, guaranteed wireless experience. ![Splunk Telecommunications Case Study](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Splunk%20Telecommunications%20Case%20Study/Splunk%20Telecommunications%20Case%20Study.png?width=1240&height=664&name=Splunk%20Telecommunications%20Case%20Study.png) Splunk is a tool used to ingest logs from multiple sources and be able to display correlations and outcomes from this data on a dashboard, as well as raising alerts. In the case of Private 5G, we have a range of items to monitor: - End user device experience - The radio network (RAN) - The control network for the Private 5G - The ICT network which provides the underlay for the Private 5G network In this blog, we'll work through the telecommunications case study, looking at the users and the case studies, before moving onto some sample renders of dashboards. Related reading - [Splunk Services from IPTel](https://iptel.com.au/services/splunk) - [What is Splunk](https://blog.iptel.com.au/splunk) - [Splunk Connectors and Apps](https://splunkbase.splunk.com/) --- ## Using Splunk to Monitor Automated Vehicles Running a CURWB or Private 5G network requires close monitoring to ensure you get the most from your investment.   Modern ports are rapidly adopting **automated guided vehicles (AGVs)** and **autonomous container carriers** to improve throughput, safety, and efficiency. These vehicles depend on **ultra‑reliable, low‑latency wireless connectivity** to operate safely in complex, high‑traffic environments. [![Splunk (Instagram Post)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Splunk/Splunk%20(Instagram%20Post).gif?width=215&height=215&name=Splunk%20(Instagram%20Post).gif)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/splunk) For many ports, **Wi‑Fi alone is no longer sufficient**. There are two key technologies which are highly suited to the automated vehicle use case - these are [Cisco CURWB](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-ultra-reliable-wireless-backhaul-explained) and Private 5G. Both are highly suitable: Cisco CURWB is cheaper to deploy, but Private 5G has protected spectrum - but is much more expensive to deploy. Private 5G provides deterministic performance, predictable latency, and stronger mobility management — but only if the network itself is **continuously monitored and operationally visible**. This is where **Splunk** plays a critical role.  The network is there to deliver an outcome for the business: reliable communications to allow vehicles to operate autonomously - so we can pull out some KPIs and metrics that are important for that operation.   With the end users in mind, let's take a look at what their use cases might be, in the next section below.   Related reading - [Industrial IoT](https://blog.iptel.com.au/industrial-iot) - [CURWB](https://blog.iptel.com.au/introducing-simultaneous-wi-fi-and-urwb) - [CURWB Explained](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-ultra-reliable-wireless-backhaul-explained) - [Splunk Healthcare Case Study](https://blog.iptel.com.au/splunk-healthcare-case-study) --- ## Splunk: Network Issues vs Vehicle Issues Modern automated vehicles are used to move containers around a port. The network needs monitoring, but the vehicle can send telemetry also. With no driver in the vehicle, remote monitoring is critical in spotting issues early. [![Splunk Healthcare Case Study (Instagram Post)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Splunk%20Healthcare%20Case%20Study/Splunk%20Healthcare%20Case%20Study%20(Instagram%20Post).png?width=225&height=225&name=Splunk%20Healthcare%20Case%20Study%20(Instagram%20Post).png)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/splunk-healthcare-case-study) In automated port environments, operational teams are often alerted to a *vehicle problem* first: \- A container carrier slows unexpectedly \- A vehicle stops mid‑route \- Safety systems trigger failsafes However, the root cause is frequently **network‑related**, not mechanical: \- Latency spikes impacting control commands \- Packet loss disrupting telemetry streams \- Weak radio conditions causing session instability    Without unified visibility across **vehicle telemetry and Private 5G performance**, teams are left guessing — switching between operational systems, network dashboards, and vendor tools while production slows.   In this rendered dashboard below, we've drawn up an image showing the sort of monitoring that might be suitable for a port and the automated vehicles:   ![Automated Vehicles 5G](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Splunk%20Telecommunications%20Case%20Study/Automated%20Vehicles%205G.png?width=1536&height=1024&name=Automated%20Vehicles%205G.png)   Sample Render of Splunk Glass Table View    The Splunk dashboard provides a **single, operational “glass table” view** of automated port vehicles and the Private 5G network supporting them. At a glance, port operators can see: - **Each vehicle’s live connectivity status** - Which vehicles are operating normally - Which vehicles are experiencing degraded network conditions - Whether an operational issue correlates directly to 5G performance Vehicles are shown spatially across the port environment, making it immediately obvious when connectivity issues are **localised to a specific area**, radio zone, or edge node.  Related reading - [Splunk Manufacturing Case Study](https://blog.iptel.com.au/splunk-manufacturing-case-study) - [The Top 8 Secrets to Great Wi-Fi](https://info.iptel.com.au/top-8-wi-fi-secrets-hospital) --- ## Splunk and Private 5G Metrics Rather than generic uptime indicators, the dashboard focuses on **5G KPIs that directly affect autonomous vehicle behaviour**. The reason Splunk works well in the Private 5G use case is that it is often a mix of manufacturers in use. For example, a Private 5G deployment may use one vendor's core servers and software, but a Radio Access Network (RAN) from a third party (e.g. Nokia and others). Splunk can collate the sources of data and correlate across them, such as SNMP, syslog, telemetry (and this will be across multiple manufacturers). The key metrics that we need to track for Private 5G are: - - Network Latency - Packet Loss - Signal Strength and Radio Health Let's take a look at why each of these is important - then a sample dashboard that might be used. Network Latency Low network latency is critical for: [![How Splunk Helps Businesses Discover Connected Devices (Instagram Post)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20Splunk%20Helps%20Businesses%20Discover%20Connected%20Devices/Copy%20of%20Cisco%20AuHow%20Splunk%20Helps%20Businesses%20Discover%20Connected%20Devices%20(Instagram%20Post).gif?width=211&height=211&name=Copy%20of%20Cisco%20AuHow%20Splunk%20Helps%20Businesses%20Discover%20Connected%20Devices%20(Instagram%20Post).gif)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/how-splunk-helps-businesses-discover-connected-devices) \- Real‑time steering and movement commands \- Collision avoidance systems \- Remote supervision and exception handling  The dashboard continuously tracks: \- Average latency across the Private 5G network \- Latency spikes tied to individual vehicles \- Threshold breaches that coincide with vehicle slowdowns   Packet loss Packet loss can be more damaging than latency, especially for: - Continuous telemetry streams - Video or sensor data used by control systems - Command acknowledgements The Splunk view highlights: - Real‑time packet loss percentage - Deviation from normal operating thresholds - Which vehicles are affected first Signal strength and radio health Private 5G environments still rely on radio conditions being healthy: - Signal strength - Uplink throughput - Vehicle location This allows teams to quickly identify whether issues stem from: - Coverage gaps - Temporary interference - Mobility handover challenges as vehicles move through the port The sample render below is just an example of how we might pull these metrics into a dashboard and monitor the various aspects of the network: ![Private 5G Overview](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Splunk%20Telecommunications%20Case%20Study/Private%205G%20Overview.png?width=1536&height=1024&name=Private%205G%20Overview.png)    Sample Render of Splunk Glass Table View    Related reading - [Discover Connected Devices with Splunk](https://blog.iptel.com.au/how-splunk-helps-businesses-discover-connected-devices) - [Warehouse Wi-Fi: Best Practice](https://blog.iptel.com.au/warehouse-wifi-best-practice) - [Cisco Spaces Applications](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-spaces-applications) --- ## Splunk Telecommunications Case Study: Summary The Splunk dashboards are about **operational insight, not just alarms, so t**he dashboard doesn’t simply indicate that something is wrong — it explains **why**.   In a busy port with lots of moving vehicles and devices any time there's an issue, there's a key question: *Is this a vehicle issue, or a 5G network issue?* The key point of the Splunk dashboards is to answer this question as quickly as possible. The real ideal is to allow the shift from **reactive troubleshooting** to **predictive operations**. With Splunk, we can offer: - Real‑time visibility across vehicles and network performance - Actionable intelligence aligned to operational outcomes - A single source of truth for OT, network, and operations teams If you’d like to chat over all things Splunk, or have any Splunk projects we could help you with, drop us a line at [sales@iptel.com.au](mailto:sales@iptel.com.au). Related reading - [Wi-Fi 6 vs 5G: Complementary Technologies](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-private-5g) - [How to Fault find a Wi-Fi Network](https://blog.iptel.com.au/how-to-review-a-wifi-installation-part-1) ### Need Help With Splunk? IPTel's [Splunk team](https://iptel.com.au/services/splunk) can help, or start with our [free Splunk Assessment](https://score.iptel.com.au/splunk-assessment). 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