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Thuraya and Ericsson Successfully Upgrade Billing and Charging Systems, Enhancing Service Experience

(IN BRIEF) Thuraya, the mobile satellite services operator based in the United Arab Emirates, has completed a successful migration and upgrade of its monetization systems with Ericsson. The upgrade involved deploying the latest Ericsson Billing and Ericsson Charging solutions, resulting … Read the full press release

Ericsson, T-Mobile, and Qualcomm Achieve Mind-Blowing 5G Speeds Beyond 3.6Gbps in a World First

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, T-Mobile, and Qualcomm Technologies have achieved unprecedented download speeds exceeding 3.6Gbps using a six-component carrier aggregation (6CC) on a live production 5G network, setting a groundbreaking milestone. This test harnessed the power of 5G carrier aggregation, combining … Read the full press release

Ericsson and MTN Strengthen Partnership to Expand Mobile Financial Services Across Africa

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MTN Group have deepened their collaboration to advance mobile financial services and promote financial inclusion across Africa. This partnership will leverage MTN’s Mobile Money (MoMo) service on the Ericsson Wallet Platform to provide a wide range … Read the full press release

Vivo and Ericsson’s 5G Solutions Ensure Seamless Connectivity at São Paulo’s ‘The Town’ Festival

(IN BRIEF) São Paulo’s inaugural ‘The Town’ music, culture, and art festival, held from September 2nd to 10th, 2023, provided an immersive experience for attendees with the help of Vivo and Ericsson’s 5G infrastructure. To serve the estimated 500,000 festivalgoers, … Read the full press release

Ericsson Appoints Daniel Ode as Head of Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, and Global Customer Unit for Singtel Group

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications, has named Daniel Ode as the Head of Ericsson for Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, and Head of Global Customer Unit (GCU) Singtel Group in Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania & India (MOAI). With … Read the full press release

Majda Lahlou Kassi Takes the Helm as Ericsson’s VP for West Africa and Morocco

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has announced the appointment of Majda Lahlou Kassi as the Vice President and Head of Ericsson West Africa and Morocco, effective from January 1, 2024. With nearly 25 years of experience at Ericsson, Majda will lead the … Read the full press release

Three Ireland Launches 5G Standalone in Partnership with Ericsson, Pioneering Next-Gen Connectivity for Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Three, the largest mobile network in Ireland, is pioneering 5G Standalone technology, making it the first Irish operator to do so. This innovative technology, powered by Ericsson, enables businesses to harness the full potential of 5G with a … Read the full press release

Orange Spain and Ericsson Collaborate to Introduce Groundbreaking Private 5G Networks for B2B Sector in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Orange Spain and Ericsson are embarking on a historic partnership to introduce private 5G networks for the B2B sector in Spain. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to empower businesses to deploy their own private 5G networks, offering real-time automation, … Read the full press release

Ericsson Achieves Perfect Score in 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, Earns Equality 100 Award for LGBTQ+ Inclusion

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global telecommunications company, has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for its outstanding performance in the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). Ericsson achieved a perfect score of 100 percent in this annual benchmarking survey, … Read the full press release

Ericsson Secures USD 106.86 Million Loan from NIB for Groundbreaking Wireless Technology R&D

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Ericsson, the Swedish telecommunications giant, have signed a seven-year loan agreement worth USD 106.86 million (EUR 100 million) to support Ericsson’s research and development (R&D) efforts in enhancing wireless technology. These investments, … Read the full press release

Vodafone, Ericsson, and Qualcomm Successfully Test RedCap Technology, Paving the Way for Efficient IoT Devices on 5G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, Ericsson, and Qualcomm Technologies have achieved a successful test of RedCap, a new radio and chipset technology designed to enable the connection of numerous low-cost, energy-efficient devices to high-speed 5G networks. RedCap is a software enhancement that … Read the full press release

Ericsson Issues €500 Million Green Bond to Advance Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a leading communications technology company, has successfully issued a €500 million green bond with a 4.5-year maturity. The bond, part of Ericsson’s Euro Medium Term Note Program (EMTN), will fund investments in energy efficiency. Ericsson’s CFO, Carl … Read the full press release

Ericsson Unveils Cloud-Native Transport Automation Controller with AI for Efficient Network Management

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has introduced its Ericsson Transport Automation Controller, a cloud-native solution that employs artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of microwave, IP, and optical networks for communications service providers (CSPs). This intelligent controller enables … Read the full press release

Ericsson Unveils Advanced RAN Compute Processors for 5G and AI-Powered Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has introduced its latest generation of processors within the Ericsson RAN Compute portfolio, designed to assist communications service providers (CSPs) in optimizing their networks for 5G Advanced and enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The new RAN Compute … Read the full press release

Ericsson Appoints Rita Mokbel as Head of Vietnam Operations and Global Customer Unit Telenor

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a leading telecommunications technology company, has announced the appointment of Rita Mokbel as Head of Ericsson Vietnam. In her new role, Rita will be responsible for overseeing Ericsson’s business and operations in Vietnam while continuing her role … Read the full press release

Ericsson Secures Funding for Cloud and Edge Infrastructure Innovation in European Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has received funding from Germany’s Economic Affairs and Climate Action Ministry to support its KeeCEK (Small efficient effective Cloud Edge Nodes) project, part of the Important Project of Common European Interest on Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and … Read the full press release

Port of Tyne Launches 4G and 5G Private Network for Smart Port Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Tyne, one of the UK’s major ports, has introduced a 4G and 5G private network in collaboration with partners BT and Ericsson, marking the UK’s first site-wide deployment of 4G and standalone 5G connectivity for … Read the full press release

Ericsson Receives High Marks in Gartner’s 2023 Critical Capabilities Report for 5G Network Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications technology, has achieved recognition in Gartner’s 2023 Critical Capabilities 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers, 5G Core report. In a comprehensive analysis, Ericsson excelled in multiple use cases, securing the highest … Read the full press release

Ericsson Strengthens Commitment to Open Standards with Leadership Role in O-RAN ALLIANCE Security Work Group

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has announced that Scott Poretsky, its Director of Security for North America, has been elected to co-chair the O-RAN ALLIANCE’s Security Work Group (WG11). This appointment marks Ericsson’s third co-chair position within the O-RAN ALLIANCE, highlighting the … Read the full press release

DNB and Ericsson Launch Malaysia’s Largest 5G Experience Center to Showcase Technology’s Potential

(IN BRIEF) Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the organization responsible for accelerating the deployment of 5G networks in Malaysia, has officially launched the nation’s largest 5G experience center called ‘My5G Portal.’ Ericsson is a key partner in this initiative, helping to … Read the full press release

Ericsson Introduces Groundbreaking Software Toolkit to Elevate 5G Standalone Networks and Deliver Premium Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has launched a software toolkit aimed at enhancing 5G Standalone networks, enabling premium services with differentiated connectivity. This comes in response to increasing demands for network capacity and performance driven by new use cases and higher user … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar Enhance Network Efficiency with Adaptive Inventory Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, in collaboration with Ooredoo Qatar, has successfully upgraded the Ericsson Adaptive Inventory (EAI), a cutting-edge network inventory management solution deployed in Ooredoo Qatar’s communication service provider networks. This upgrade, covering various network generations, including 5G, harnesses the … Read the full press release

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Ericsson Successfully Unify CS Core Networks, Boosting Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction

(IN BRIEF) Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) and Ericsson have achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the CS Core Transformation project ahead of schedule. This project, initiated in November 2022 and completed in September 2023, consolidated two separate … Read the full press release

Ericsson Receives 5G Innovator of the Year Award for Second Consecutive Year at the edge Technology Leadership Awards 2023

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has been awarded the “5G Innovator of the Year” at the edge Technology Leadership Awards 2023 for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights Ericsson’s continued leadership in 5G technology and its dedication to advancing telecommunications infrastructure … Read the full press release

Ericsson Tops Juniper Research’s Rankings as the Leading Digital Wallet Platform Provider

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson’s Wallet Platform has been ranked as the number one digital wallet platform vendor by Juniper Research. Additionally, it received the ‘Best Digital Wallet Platform’ award at the Future Digital Awards for Fintech & Payments 2023 by Juniper … Read the full press release

Ericsson Wows GITEX Global 2023 Visitors with Immersive Sports Experience Powered by 5G and Network Slicing

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson showcased an immersive sports demonstration at GITEX Global 2023, highlighting the advantages of Network Slicing on a 5G network for communication service providers (CSPs) and consumers. The demonstration emphasized the potential for immersive fan engagement in sports … Read the full press release

Ericsson Partners with Appalachian Wireless to Bring 5G Connectivity to Rural Eastern Kentucky

(IN BRIEF) Appalachian Wireless, an East Kentucky Network (EKN) company, has selected Ericsson for a multi-year Radio Access Network (RAN) modernization project to bring 5G technology to underserved communities in eastern Kentucky. This partnership aims to bridge the digital divide … Read the full press release

Ericsson’s Microwave Outlook 2023 Report Emphasizes E-Band Spectrum for 5G Backhaul and Innovations in Antenna Designs

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has released its 10th edition of the Microwave Outlook report, highlighting the role of E-band spectrum (71 GHz to 86 GHz) in meeting the backhaul capacity needs of most 5G deployments beyond 2030. The report emphasizes that … Read the full press release

Ericsson Announces Executive Team Changes to Drive Business Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has made changes to its Executive Team, appointing Chris Houghton as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Åsa Tamsons as Head of Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions. These appointments signal Ericsson’s commitment to accelerating its business transformation. Houghton, … Read the full press release

Ericsson and CTTC Collaborate on Research Projects to Advance 5G and 6G Network Slicing

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and the Centre Tecnològic de Telecommunications de Catalunya (CTTC) have formed a research partnership to address the challenges of massive network slicing in advanced 5G and 6G networks. This collaboration is part of the UNICO I+D program, … Read the full press release

Ericsson Launches Gen-E Graduate Program in Middle East and Africa to Nurture ICT Talent

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has introduced the Gen-E Graduate Program in the Middle East and Africa region, aimed at offering young talents an opportunity for world-class learning and career development. This program is designed to provide structured development in collaboration with … Read the full press release

Virgin Media O2 and Ericsson Partner to Bring 5G Augmented Reality Gaming to Support BBC Children in Need

(IN BRIEF) Virgin Media O2 and Ericsson have teamed up to introduce 5G-powered augmented reality (AR) gaming experiences in various UK towns and cities to support the BBC Children in Need charity. As part of this initiative, the “HADO Tournament … Read the full press release

Ericsson’s Transport and 5G Core Network Products Achieve Top Security Ratings in NESAS and SCAS Audits

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has announced the successful results of the latest Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme (NESAS) and Security Assurance Scheme (SCAS) evaluations for its Transport and 5G Core network products. The assessments included components like the MINI-LINK 6000, Router … Read the full press release

Ericsson Partners with IIT Madras for Responsible AI Research in 6G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has entered a five-year partnership with the Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) as a ‘Platinum Consortium Member’ to advance research in Responsible AI. During a symposium on Responsible … Read the full press release

Ericsson Showcases Advanced 5G Innovations to Accelerate Malaysia’s Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has launched its global Imagine Live event in Malaysia, featuring advanced 5G use cases and technology innovations aimed at boosting Malaysia’s digitalization efforts. The event, inaugurated by Malaysia’s Minister of Communications and Digital, showcased Ericsson’s energy-efficient radio … Read the full press release

Ericsson and MTN Benin Collaborate to Recycle Over 123 Metric Tons of Electronic Waste

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MTN Benin have partnered to recycle end-of-life electronic and electrical equipment as part of Ericsson’s Product Take-Back Program. This collaboration has resulted in the collection, decommissioning, transportation, and recycling of more than 123 metric tons of … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Ericsson Trial 5G Standalone Network for Enhanced Mobile Gaming Experience

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Ericsson conducted a live network trial at Coventry University to assess the impact of a 5G Standalone network on mobile gaming. The trial involved gamers playing cloud-based games on smartphones under two connectivity scenarios: on the … Read the full press release

Ericsson Supplies 5G Test Network Infrastructure to Strengthen German Telecommunications Network Security

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has provided the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) with a comprehensive 5G test network infrastructure for its 5G/6G Security Lab TEMIS (Test Environment for Mobile Infrastructure Security). This initiative aims to enhance the security of … Read the full press release

Ericsson Receives Google Cloud’s 2023 Partner Award for Transformative Telecommunications Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has been awarded the 2023 Google Cloud Industry Solution Technology Partner of the Year Award for Telecommunications. The recognition stems from Ericsson’s innovative integration of its 5G portfolio with Google Cloud technology. The collaboration between Ericsson and … Read the full press release

Ericsson, AWS, and Hitachi Demonstrate 5G and AI’s Impact on Manufacturing Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Technology giants Ericsson, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Hitachi America R&D have collaborated to showcase the transformative potential of existing 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation solutions in manufacturing. A private 5G infrastructure trial was conducted at Hitachi … Read the full press release