Third design release of Ericsson's WCDMA macro radio base stations  
Ericsson's new, third release of WCDMA macro RBSs capitalizes on advances in technology to improve the architecture. The new design enables operators to double node capacity, increase coverage, simplify maintenance, and dramatically lower power consumption. The combined effect of these enhancements yields considerably lower CAPEX and OPEX in the radio access network.

Open application environments in mobile devices: Focus on JME and Ericsson Mobile Platforms  
Ericsson embraces Java as a strategic choice for open application environments. As end users experience mobility they will become increasingly interested in more compelling services, with the expectation that these services will make the most of advanced features in mobile devices and networks. Empowered with the strength of Java, EMP OPA enables phone manufacturers to develop high-performance applications that take early advantage of new network functionality

Mobile@Home-GSM services over wireless LAN
Ericsson is making broadband mobile. Third-generation mobile operators are uniquely positioned to exploit the true multi-service synergies that arise from the introduction of new evolutionary technologies, such as HSDPA. Mobile operators will thus be able to offer traditional handset-oriented services as well as mass-market broadband internet access services to consumers and enterprises.

Ericsson's IMS solution for enterprise communication-The vehicle for collaboration
IMS is the technical cornerstone on which Ericsson is building its next generation enterprise communications solution. Ericsson's IMS for Enterprise solution is an all-IP solution that handles and controls all real-time communication methods in a uniform way, and interacts and integrates with non-real-time communication. The solution offers enterprise-wide mobility and gives end users an innovative and consistent way of managing their devices and communication experiences.

Providing reliable and efficient VoIP over WCDMA
Compared with circuit-switched voice, the main end-user benefit of VoIP is the ease with which end users can enrich basic voice service with multimedia services during an ongoing session. Improved end-user flexibility will also probably lead to an increase in traffic and operator revenues. VoIP also has the potential to help operators lower their operating costs by converging their networks into a single all-IP network.

The long-term evolution of 3G
The 3GPP has begun charting the long-term evolution of 3G to ensure the competitiveness of 3G technology during the next 10 years and beyond. The fundamental aims of this evolution - to further improve service provisioning and reduce user and operator costs - will be met through improved coverage and system capacity and by improving bit rates and reducing latency.

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