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Ericsson Abandons Full-Stack for Modular DMP, IBM watsonx Orchestrate Enters Telco Automation
Ericsson modularizes its Digital Monetization Platform (DMP), cedes CRM front-end to Salesforce, and brings in IBM as system integrator with watsonx Orchestrate multi-agent orchestrator, retreating to software licensing to address 5G ROI pressure.
Ericsson Q1 Earnings: AI-native Radio Reshapes RAN Architecture
Ericsson Q1 earnings show EBITA margin doubling to 21%, alongside the launch of AI-native Radio architecture, transforming 5G base stations from transport pipes to edge inference platforms.
Ericsson Named Digital Infrastructure Partner for GITEX Africa 2026
Ericsson will serve as the official digital infrastructure partner for GITEX Africa 2026, providing network connectivity and technical support services. The partnership focuses on communications infrastructure deployment for the event, without disclosing specific technical architectures or innovations.
Ericsson Signs Core Network Modernization Contract with SoftBank in Japan
Ericsson signs a core network expansion and modernization agreement with SoftBank Japan, utilizing dual-mode 5G core solutions to enhance network capacity and reliability. Ericsson provides cloud-native core products including user data management and policy control, enabling SoftBank's transition to 5G SA and network slicing.
Ericsson Collaborates on 6G AI Network Sensing and Optimization
Ericsson partners with Forschungszentrum Jülich to develop 6G AI technologies, focusing on neuromorphic and quantum computing for network sensing and optimization. The collaboration addresses 6G network complexity, energy efficiency, and real-time data processing challenges through non-von Neumann computing paradigms.
Ericsson and SK Telecom Partner on AI-RAN and 6G Network Innovation
Ericsson and SK Telecom signed an MoU to jointly develop AI-RAN, network slicing, and cloud-native architectures. They will establish a joint innovation center in Korea to explore AI-driven network optimization and automation. The collaboration aims to build foundational technologies for 6G networks.
Ericsson Demonstrates 5G Smart Factory as Private Network Showcase to US Government
Ericsson demonstrated its Texas-based 5G smart factory to US State Department officials and ambassadors, showcasing industrial 4.0 applications like automated material handling, AR-assisted maintenance, real-time quality inspection, and digital twins powered by private 5G network. As North America's largest manufacturing base fully driven by 5G, it serves as a living lab for policy communication and technology validation.
Ericsson and SK Telecom Deepen AI-RAN and 6G Network Innovation Collaboration
Ericsson and SK Telecom signed an MOU to jointly develop AI-driven network automation and energy-saving technologies, focusing on deep integration of AI into radio access networks. The collaboration covers network evolution from 5G to 6G, aiming to enhance network performance and efficiency.
Ericsson Predicts AI Devices Will Drive Uplink-Dominant Network Traffic
Ericsson forecasts AI devices will increase uplink traffic share from 20% to 60% by 2026, driven by continuous sensor data and video streaming uploads. This necessitates network architecture reassessment and uplink enhancement technologies like carrier aggregation and 6GHz spectrum.
Ericsson Integrates AI into Physical Layer Receiver Algorithms for Spectrum Efficiency
Ericsson launched AI-powered receiver technology that uses AI models to estimate and compensate for wireless channel impairments in real-time, improving spectrum efficiency by up to 50% in harsh conditions. Integrated into Ericsson's radio system portfolio, deployment is planned for 2026.
Ericsson deploys private 5G for airports via VNPT partnership
Ericsson partners with VNPT to deploy private 5G network architecture for airport operations, providing high-bandwidth low-latency connectivity. The solution targets critical scenarios like baggage handling and ground services, establishing a scalable network foundation.
Ericsson Expands Enterprise Wireless Infrastructure for Industrial AI
Ericsson deepens partnership with Future Technologies, integrating 5G private network solutions with field deployment capabilities to deliver end-to-end networking for manufacturing, logistics, and energy sectors. The collaboration focuses on meeting industrial AI's critical needs for low latency, high bandwidth, and deterministic connectivity, accelerating enterprise wireless infrastructure deployment.
Ericsson Unveils 6G Intelligent Network Architecture Blueprint to Drive Standardization
Ericsson showcased its 6G intelligent network architecture vision at MWC 2026, integrating network, computing and AI capabilities into a unified programmable resource layer. The architecture aims to support future applications like immersive communications and digital twins, while leading global 6G standardization efforts.
Ericsson Launches VICTOR6G Project for Industrial Network Virtualization
Ericsson launches VICTOR6G research project focused on real-time virtualization for industrial 6G networks. Collaborating with Nokia Bell Labs and others, it aims to use AI and machine learning for dynamic resource allocation to meet industrial automation's low-latency and high-reliability demands.
Ericsson Defines Native Intelligence Paradigm for 6G IoT Networks
Ericsson proposes 6G massive IoT should evolve from traditional connectivity to intelligent networks with deep integration of sensing, communication and computing, supporting tens of millions of devices per km² and decades of battery life using reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and AI-native air interface.
Ericsson Partners with China Mobile on Simplified RAN for Rural Networks
Ericsson and China Mobile demo simplified RAN architecture for rural areas, using integrated hardware and AI automation to reduce deployment costs. The solution features multi-band multi-standard equipment and zero-touch operations targeting remote network coverage challenges.
Ericsson Deepens 5G Advanced and AI-Native Network Collaboration with FarEasTone
Ericsson signs a three-year strategic agreement with FarEasTone to advance 5G Advanced deployment and AI-native network R&D. The collaboration includes key technologies like network slicing, URLLC, and RedCap, enabling Industrial 4.0 and smart city applications. Both parties will jointly research 6G and AI-driven network automation.
Ericsson Vonage Network APIs Integrate with Zuper for On-Demand Service Connectivity
Ericsson's Vonage integrates its Network APIs with field service platform Zuper, launching Quality on Demand solution. Technicians can request real-time network QoS guarantees via APIs to ensure critical application performance. This demonstrates telecom network capabilities being embedded directly into vertical workflows through APIs.
Vonage Launches Omnichannel Conversations for Marketing Platform Enhancement
Vonage introduces an omnichannel conversations solution, integrating multi-channel customer engagement via SMS, WhatsApp, etc. It features a low-code dialog builder, real-time analytics dashboard, and API integration with CRM systems, expanding its customer interaction portfolio for end-to-end communication.
Vonage Wins Juniper Research Awards for Communication APIs and Mobile Identity
Ericsson's Vonage received two awards from Juniper Research for 'Best Network API Platform' and 'Best Mobile Identity Solution', recognizing its innovation in programmable communications and secure authentication. The awards reinforce Vonage's market position in CPaaS but do not involve new technical or architectural developments.