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Ericsson and IIT Kharagpur Form Strategic Partnership for Advancing 6G Research in India

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) have entered a long-term collaboration focusing on joint research in the fields of AI, Compute, and Radio, with a particular emphasis on 6G technology development. Through this partnership, … Read the full press release

Skanska Hosts CEO Alliance Meeting for Accelerating Europe’s Climate Transition

(IN BRIEF) On February 1, 2024, Skanska organized the CEO Alliance meeting at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, where CEOs of member companies from various industries convened to discuss collaborative strategies for sustainable business development and innovation. … Read the full press release

Ericsson Authorized as CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) to Enhance Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has obtained authorization as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), allowing the company to identify and document publicly disclosed software system vulnerabilities. This designation enables Ericsson to contribute to global cybersecurity efforts and strengthen digital resilience. As a … Read the full press release

Ericsson Joins Global Cybersecurity Effort as CVE Numbering Authority to Enhance Digital Resilience

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a leading telecom company, has been authorized as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), allowing them to identify and document publicly disclosed software vulnerabilities and contribute to global cybersecurity improvement efforts. CNAs, like Ericsson, play a crucial role … Read the full press release

Ericsson Names Chafic Nassif as Head of Market Area North East Asia and Senior Vice President

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, the global telecommunications technology company, has appointed Chafic Nassif as its new Head of Market Area North East Asia and Senior Vice President. Currently leading Ericsson’s Customer Unit Latin America North, Nassif will succeed Chris Houghton, who … Read the full press release

Ericsson Secures €420 Million EIB Funding for 5G Technology Development and Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has inked two funding agreements with the European Investment Bank (EIB) totaling €420 million, with an initial disbursement of €250 million in December 2023. These loans will bolster Ericsson’s financial position and support its research, development, and … Read the full press release

Ericsson Names Lars Sandström as CFO to Drive Financial Leadership and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has appointed Lars Sandström as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Senior Vice President, and Head of Group Function Finance, effective from April 1, 2024. Sandström, currently the CFO of Getinge, a global leader in Medtech, brings a … Read the full press release

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