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Ericsson enables efficient transformation to cloud native with new Compact Packet Core

PR News Desk 04/12/2024

The new Ericsson Compact Packet Core includes the cloud-native Packet Core Controller (PCC) and Packet Core Gateway (PCG) network functions on top of a compact, one rack, version of Ericsson’s Cloud-Native Infrastructure Solution (CNIS).  It is a global solution with pre-defined

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Ericsson Mobility Report: Expanding 5G networks in MENA

PR News Desk 28/11/2024

5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focuses for communications service providers (CSPs) for the remainder of the decade as they deploy new capabilities to create offerings centered on value delivery rather than data volume. The analysis is included among a wealth of statistical network insights in the November 2024 […]

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Ericsson Mobility Report: GCC countries projected to have highest 5G penetration in 2030

PR News Desk 27/11/2024

5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focus for communications service providers (CSPs) for the remainder of the decade as they deploy new capabilities to create offerings centered on value delivery rather than data volume. The analysis is included among a wealth of statistical network insights in the November 2024 […]

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e& UAE expands 5G network with Ericsson dual-band radios

PR News Desk 14/11/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and e& UAE have successfully completed one of the world’s first deployments of Ericsson’s dual-band Massive MIMO radio, AIR 3229, on e& UAE’s network. This milestone marks a key step in e& UAE’s ongoing 5G network expansion, aiming to boost network performance, increase network capacity, and reduce carbon footprint. The implementation

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Ericsson and e& UAE sign MoU for 6G collaboration

PR News Desk 11/11/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and e& United Arab Emirates (UAE) announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for the collaborative exploration of 6G technology, its use cases and future network evolution. The MoU will serve as an early engagement for defining the next generation of future mobile network evolution and will include a series […]

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Ericsson and e& Egypt partner to launch 5G in Egypt

PR News Desk 03/11/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed a partnership agreement with e& Egypt at GITEX Global 2024 for the launch of 5G across the country. Ericsson will supply its latest energy-efficient 5G portfolio to build the network, providing the benefits of fast and reliable 5G connectivity. The portfolio is designed to manage all site types and traffic […]

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Ericsson and e& international sign AI MoU to explore Autonomous Networks

PR News Desk 18/10/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and e& international today announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at GITEX Global 2024 to transform its mobile networks by exploring the potential of autonomous networks, furthering e&’s commitment to responsible deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The collaboration will focus on leveraging AI to foster

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Ericsson and e& UAE collaborate to expose 5G capabilities to application developers

PR News Desk 16/10/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and e& United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced a strategic collaboration designed to enhance access to 5G network capabilities by application developers, Hyperscale players and enterprises. The collaboration enables e& UAE to expose its advanced network capabilities via Network APIs (application programming interface), providing a more

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Ericsson empowers future technology leaders in Bahrain

PR News Desk 15/10/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) announces the induction of its Gen-E graduate program in the Kingdom of Bahrain to provide the graduates with best-in-class learning and career development opportunities. The program is designed to nurture the future technology leaders of Bahrain and contribute to the Kingdom’s Digital Economy vision. The Gen-E graduate program offers a comprehensive

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Ericsson and e& UAE first to implement 5G Advanced time-critical communication solution in Middle East and Africa

PR News Desk 14/10/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and e& United Arab Emirates (UAE) today announced the successful implementation of Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput (L4S), a time-critical communication technology, in a 5G commercial network for the first time in the Middle East and Africa. The technology was demonstrated through a cloud gaming showcase conducted on e&

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stc Group committed to developing skills through new partnership with Ericsson

News Desk 11/10/2024

The ’Job Attachment Program’ MoU is an extension of the continuous strategic partnership between Ericsson and stc Group. It will serve as a testimony to the strong relationship between the two companies and their continued collaboration in various fields. stc Group is committed to continuously offering skills and talent development for its employees, fostering a […]

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AI: Driving radical innovation, unprecedented growth, and sustainable development

News Desk 10/10/2024

By Patrick Johansson, President of Ericsson Middle East and Africa Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how we live and work, from voice-activated assistants like Siri to self-driving cars. But have you ever stopped to think about its impact on mobile connectivity, especially as 5G subscriptions will reach close to 5.6 billion in 2029? What if […]

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Ericsson recognized as leader for core portfolio in Omdia Market Landscape for Core Vendors 2024

PR News Desk 07/10/2024

Omdia’s analysis considered two dimensions – business performance and portfolio – with Ericsson coming out top of the portfolio category, and second placed in the business performance scoring. For the portfolio dimension, Omdia took several subcategories into consideration, such as the portfolio breadth, cloud native readiness, signaling, automation, core as SaaS, and

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Ericsson to showcase 5G and AI-powered solutions at GITEX Global 2024

Arnold Pinto 01/10/2024

Live demos all week long Ericsson will showcase cutting-edge 5G innovations and AI-powered solutions, such as network slicing, telco AI, and improved uplink for live streams, at GITEX Global 2024, which will be held from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The telecommunications giant has confirmed that it will unveil […]

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Telenor Microfinance Bank and Ericsson collaborate to boost easypaisa’s digital financial capabilities

PR News Desk 27/09/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), in partnership with Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), has successfully completed a major tech stack upgrade of the Ericsson Mobile Financial Services platform at TMB, upgrading it to the latest cloud-native version. The upgraded platform will now run on a state-of-the-art solution built on an open architecture with a wide range of Application […]

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Ericsson unveils strategy for enterprise-driven 5G network adoption

PR News Desk 17/09/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced its Enterprise 5G strategy that includes private 5G and neutral host 5G solutions, designed to deliver business-critical connectivity across operational and public-facing enterprise environments. These innovative solutions enable both carpeted and industrial enterprises to advance innovation, safety, and operational efficiencies. Manish

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Ericsson rApps win Red Dot Award

PR News Desk 08/08/2024

Ericsson has been named the winner of the Red Dot Award for Design Concept 2024 in the Interaction, UI and User Experience category. The award recognizes the design and experience created for the Ericsson rApps portfolio (O-RAN Alliance-based RAN automation applications). This initiative for elevated UX capabilities has been driven by Ericsson Cognitive Software solutions

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Ericsson and OPPO sign global patent cross license agreement

PR News Desk 01/08/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and OPPO have signed a multi-year global patent cross license agreement. This agreement includes a cross license covering patents essential to standards for cellular technologies, including 5G. OPPO, a leading smartphone vendor with sales in global markets, and significant presence in developing countries, will make royalty payments to Ericsson. In

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Ericsson and OPPO sign 5G global patent agreement

Arnold Pinto 25/07/2024

Several joint projects lined up Ericsson and OPPO have finalised a comprehensive multi-year global patent cross-licence agreement, marking a significant milestone in cellular technology, particularly 5G. Under the terms of the newly signed agreement, OPPO, renowned for its global smartphone sales and strong presence in emerging markets, will pay Ericsson royalty fees for

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e& UAE first in MEA to successfully complete introduction of 5G SA RedCap

News Desk 23/07/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) in partnership with e& United Arab Emirates (UAE), has conducted a successful end-to-end verification of the Reduced Capability (RedCap) software solution on the service provider’s 5G Standalone (5G SA) network, expanding the ecosystem for new types of devices that can be connected to 5G. This marks the first implementation of Ericsson’s RedCap