Ericsson is helping to drive sustainable development of a more connected knowledge-based society in Africa Ericsson to participate in the World Economic Forum 2019 Regional Summit in Africa Experts will highlight the positive impact of ICT in accelerating achievement of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 By embracing technology as a critical infrastructure for the 21st…
Ooredoo Qatar and Ericsson bring football fans to their feet with 5G services
Ooredoo Qatar and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) unveiled a new era of 5G opportunities demonstrating transformative, connected and digital 5G experiences for fans who attended the 2019 Amir Cup final match. The immersive sports demo highlighted future-ready network solutions and showcased the unlimited world of 5G possibilities which will play a vital role in Ooredoo’s roadmap to…
5G uptake ramping up faster than expected by Mohamad Dergham, Head of Ericsson Levant Countries
As markets are switching on 5G successively, rapid early momentum and enthusiasm for 5G has led Ericsson to forecast an extra 400 million enhanced mobile broadband subscriptions globally by the end of 2024. The June 2019 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report forecasts 1.9 billion 5G subscriptions – up from 1.5 billion forecasted in the…
Leo Burnett Beirut Summer Highlight: “Leo Academy”, A Fruitful & Successful Internship Program running for 8 consecutive years
In its 8th edition this year, Leo Academy trains and builds the next generation of communication experts in different fields of the agency The Beirut office of Leo Burnett completed this August its three-month Leo Academy program designed to provide undergraduates and graduates with a rigorous learning experience about the insights of the communication industry…
Ericsson announces changes to the Executive Team
Fadi Pharaon is appointed Senior Vice President, and Head of Market Area Middle East & Africa, effective September 1, 2019 Member of Ericsson’s Executive Team, reporting to CEO Effective September 1, 2019, Fadi Pharaon is appointed Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area Middle East & Africa at Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), and member of…
Vodafone goes live with Ericsson 5G technology in London
Partnership includes Ericsson Radio System installed base Ericsson Spectrum Sharing enables extended 5G coverage on existing LTE spectrum Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) 5G technology leadership was at the heart of Vodafone UK’s launch of 5G for consumer and business customers in London today – July 3. The spectacular cityscape views of London’s Sky Garden hosted a…
Ericsson and Signify see 5G connectivity in a new light with joint indoor solution
Ericsson 5G Radio Dot will be embedded in Signify’s indoor luminaire in a joint offering that will enable service providers to easily add indoor connectivity to buildings when the lighting systems are being built or upgraded. This is the latest concept born from the successful relationship between Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) and Ericsson, who previously…
Asiacell selects Ericsson services for superior user experiences in Iraq
Ericsson services and network solutions will allow Asiacell to expand network capacity and empower high-quality differentiated data services End users to receive excellent interactivity and connectivity experiences Asiacell has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) services and solutions to expand its network coverage and enhance end-user experience in Iraq. Signed on July 11, 2019, the agreement presents a…
Ekholm: “Time has proven Ericsson to be a trusted partner in China”
At MWC Shanghai, Ericsson’s President and CEO, Börje Ekholm, talks about Ericsson’s innovative partnerships in Asia and how it is unlocking the vast potential of 5G for service providers and industries there. In the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, Ericsson estimates that 5G subscriptions are expected to reach 1.9 billion in 2024 –…
Ericsson extends global supply chain with company’s first smart factory in the U.S.
Ericsson’s first fully-automated smart factory in the world will be operational in early 2020 Part of Ericsson’s focus on a flexible global supply chain, which ensures the company is working close to customers through its European, Asian and American operations The factory will produce Advanced Antenna System radios for rapid 5G deployments Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC)…