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• Ericsson says its On-Demand solution will help CSPs to quickly set up and grow core network services, cut operating costs and gain business flexibility with a fully managed, cloud-native platform. iTWire
• The Ericsson Radio System will enhance Viettel's network capabilities, enabling a faster 5G rollout and high-speed connectivity for customers across the Asian country. RCR Wireless News
• Ericsson boasts about 5G-Advanced on its website: With AI/ML as a key component, in addition to other technologies, 5G-Advanced systems will enable support for cutting-edge technologies such as extended reality (XR) and reduced capability devices, while enhancing network energy efficiency. Light Reading
• In continuation of a three-year partnership established in 2021, Ericsson has extended its R&D partnership with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) until 2026 to continue research related to 5G and 6G technologies. Telecom Review
• The test involved using Qualcomm's X85 5G Modem-RF and a custom Ericsson radio prototype, demonstrating the potential of 5G technology for railway communications. EuropaWire
• For the first time in a public mobile network, Telia, Ericsson and the Swedish Transport Administration will test a European 5G-based standard with the potential to bring express speeds to critical railway communications. MarketScreener Australia
• Ericsson said its IMS implementation will allow Unitel to deliver real-time communication services for both consumers and businesses across any access network. TelecomTalk
• Ericsson says its passive antennas are enhancing 5G performance and efficiency as communications service providers (CSPs) seek innovative solutions to improve network performance and reduce energy consumption, with mobile data traffic projected to triple by 2030. TelecomTalk
• In a step towards accelerating Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 adoption in India, Ericsson, Volvo Group and Bharti Airtel has announced their research partnership to explore the potential of Extended Reality (XR), Digital Twin technologies and artificial intelligence in the manufacturing sector. VanillaPlus - The global voice of Telecoms IT
• Qualcomm announced last year that it was working with Ericsson and Thales on technology that could deliver a 5G telecommunications service from low Earth orbit satellites. The Register
• Ericsson still has a primary role in enabling AT&T's push toward Open RAN: its Intelligent Automation Platform will manage all the open radios from various vendors that come into the AT&T network. RCR Wireless News
• Econet will introduce Ericsson's Cloud Core Exposure Server, allowing secure exposure of core network capabilities to developers and ecosystem players via Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs). IT News Africa | Business Technology, Telecoms and Star
• Ericsson will need to transition its telecom service provider relationships into partnerships that lead to new value chains as well as convince them to expose network capabilities as APIs. IT Connection
• Dell PowerEdge XR8000 servers and Dell Telecom Infrastructure Automation Software, combined with Ericsson and Red Hat technologies, will offer communications service providers simpler and more efficient ways to manage cloud RAN networks, all aligned with O-RAN specifications. VanillaPlus - The global voice of Telecoms IT
• Ericsson admits software is not going to be identical due to some degree of hardware dependency at Layer 1, the slice of RAN software hungriest for IT resources. Light Reading
• Ericsson and Viettel will focus on key areas such as 5G network slicing to provide differentiated connectivity, developer enablement via network APIs and knowledge exchange on emerging technologies. RCR Wireless News
• The attachment rates of cellular antennas will grow to cater to remote deployments and provide the private network capabilities of telecommunication companies, including Ericsson and Nokia, which aim to deploy to expand drone usage. AsiaOne
• A global platform built on Ericsson's deep technical capabilities and with a comprehensive ecosystem, that provides millions of developers with a single connection, will enable the telecom industry to invest deeper into the network API opportunity, driving growth and innovation for everyone. RCR Wireless News
• The initiative to position North America as a leader in 6G networks will be spearheaded by executives from AT&T and Ericsson. Beyond Market Insights
• AT&T expects fully integrated Open RAN sites operating in coordination with Ericsson and Fujitsu, starting in 2024. Reuters
• The RDI investments are a key step on Ericsson's path to reaching its 2040 net-zero target through reduced energy consumption in mobile networks. European Investment Bank

Last updated: 29 June 2025