High Definition (HD) is a central feature of television services that more telecom operators are introducing to compete against cable and satellite providers, which is helping to drive deep-fiber deployments worldwide.
Lowering the risk and cost of deep-fiber deployment is the key concern when it comes to growing high-speed broadband revenues. A “layered business model approach” can level the playing field for a diverse array of players.
President and CEO Carl-Henric Svanberg highlighted the role of technology in the fight against poverty at the UN General Assembly on September 25.
Using Ericsson’s multimedia solutions, sailing fans worldwide will be able to follow the most dramatic moments of the Volvo Ocean Race as seven cameras monitor the boats during the competition.
With its groundbreaking design, Ericsson’s Tower Tube is transforming telecom infrastructure into public art. The Wall Street Journal recently added itself to the list of admirers by naming the Tube winner of its 2008 Technology Design Award.
With ubiquitous internet access a necessity in today’s information world, broadband is a requirement. Consumers and enterprises demand high-speed broadband solutions to match their online activity – and they want them now.
The Volvo Ocean Race is giving Ericsson a platform to raise global awareness of how the telecom industry can fight poverty, enable human rights and protect the environment.
Broadband is India’s best hope for delivering health, education and public services to a rural population, so the long-awaited release of 3G spectrum there is a critical step in bridging the digital divide.
It seems everyone at the Broadband World Forum agreed on broadband’s societal advantages. But without clear regulatory predictability and assurances for return on investments, some operators are wary of making the investment. They want to know the rules of the game.
A communications tool that supports single mothers with their microbusinesses and a mobile device for the blind that gives verbal directions in enclosed buildings are the two winners in the 2008 Best Application Award of the first MSC Malaysia - Ericsson CR Innovation Awards.
As services and technology evolve, the new Web 2.0 is ripe with opportunities for internet and media companies.
Ericsson’s numerous patents demonstrate its technology leadership. They also show the company’s commitment to R&D with substantial contributions to standards such as Long Term Evolution (LTE).
Ericsson and Hanoi Telecom have signed the largest network modernization contract in Vietnam, the second-fastest-growing economy in Asia-Pacific.
Informa Telecoms & Media is promoting the "The Executive Interview Series - LTE" - hosted by Ericsson in cooperation with the GSMA. Six interviews will be broadcasted over the next couple of months. The second webinar in this series features Joachim Horn, Chief Technology Officer, T-Mobile International.
In a bid to meet the need for speed and responsive network provisioning, key industry players met at the third quarterly Broadband Forum meeting recently to discuss the future of fixed-mobile convergence.
Full Service Broadband network architecture offers the operator a competitive edge in delivering new services and a higher quality of life, as it reduces total cost of ownership.
Ericsson is collaborating with Intel to bring HSPA mobile data solutions to Mobile Internet Devices, extending its 3G mobile broadband technology from notebooks to a range of pocket-sized devices with various purposes.
Sharing accurate information is one of the most pressing challenges for national security and public safety organizations. As the Swedish agencies for emergency and crisis management prepare to merge, technology will play an even greater role in capturing and disseminating critical information.
The launch of Ericsson IPX Location will add a new dimension to mobile services, enabling users to find information such as the closest gas station or local weather reports at the touch of a button.
As the availability of connected devices, favorable pricing plans and traffic-driving applications emerge; increased data usage is presenting operators with a new challenge – bottlenecks in their backhaul networks.
Ericsson has unveiled a prototype for a new and pioneering wind-powered Tower Tube radio base station (RBS) site solution with low environmental impact and low cost of ownership.
Digital power control delivers efficiency in high-power applications. The emphasis is firmly on increasing power density while maintaining tight regulation with the least possible conversion loss. These are objectives that traditional dc-dc converters using analog control loops have generally found to be mutually exclusive but that digital-control platforms can meet.
A unique partnership at Stockholm’s Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) is finding ways to put sustainable IT and communications technologies to work, with the help of Ericsson and other partners.
Just as mobile broadband has transformed how people use 3G networks, fiber access solutions are poised to lift broadband to a new level.
The third webinar in "The Executive Interview Series - LTE" series, promoted by Informa Telecoms & Media, features Hugh S. Bradlow, Chief Technology Officer for Telstra Corporation Limited. The seminars are hosted by Ericsson in cooperation with the GSMA.
Individuals seeking to reduce their carbon footprints can increasingly find tools for sustainable living through mobile and multimedia applications.
Watch Alex Sinclair, CTO at GSM Association, talk about LTE’s role in next generation networks. This is the fourth webinar in "The Executive Interview Series - LTE" series, promoted by Informa Telecoms & Media and hosted by Ericsson in cooperation with the GSMA.
Ericsson is strong in the Operations Support Systems (OSS) area and has a very good opportunity to reinforce its position, says Peter Mottishaw, principal analyst at Analysys Mason.
Investment in converged multimedia services and socio-economic benefits are some of the key challenges faced by regulators and telcos as the Next Generation Access networks (NGAs) are rolled out.
Ericsson’s new ultra-high capacity mobile softswitch is making its world debut in Australia. The blade-based technology provides outstanding scalability and energy efficiency.
Watch Bill Huang, General Manager of China Mobile Research Institute, talk about LTE and the future of broadband. The webinar is promoted by Informa Telecoms & Media and hosted by Ericsson in cooperation with the GSMA and is part of "The Executive Interview Series - LTE" series.
Ericsson has spent more than 100 years working to add operators around the world. Now, it is approaching the future with key prime-integration deals using the architecture of tomorrow: IMS.
User experience is in focus as experts look into the evolution of TV services. Convergence and quality are two user demands which will make or break TV.
Seoul, South Korea, a major hub for business and finance holds the number one spot on the United Nations list of most connected cities.
Ericsson will highlight the role of business in promoting human rights during an event this week to mark the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Watch "The Executive Interview Series - LTE" series part six with Kris S. Rinne, Senior Vice President Architechture and Planning at AT&T. The webinar is promoted by Informa Telecoms & Media and hosted by Ericsson in cooperation with the GSMA.
Efficient management of mobile data traffic is becoming more important as mobile broadband takes off. A policy control solution helps operators cope with the rapid growth and optimizes the utilization of available resources.
Ericsson Power Modules presented its latest MicroTCA power module at the Electronica 2008 event in Munich, Germany, on November 11 to 14. This power module is embedding the most advanced, and first in the world, dc/dc converter (BMR453) using digital control. The company’s brand new digital voltage regulator (BMR450) was also presented.
The TV industry is facing a challenging period of transformation, and flexible regulation will be needed if the industry is not to fall victim to falling volumes, investments and profits.
The GigaWAM project is a new Information Communication Technology (ICT) research project to increase broadband speeds by developing and implementing WDM-PON (Wavelength Division Multiplexed Passive Optical Network) as the new future-proof Fiber-to-the-Home technology. The project is funded by the European Commission.
By 2013, Ericsson anticipates that there will be some 6.5 billion mobile phone subscriptions in the world, compared to today’s 3.7 billion. About 90 percent of growth is expected to come from developing markets where more than half of the population lives outside city limits. To build mobile networks in rural areas with no or unreliable power grid means that the power challenge must be solved.
Ericsson’s newly-released IPTV network infrastructure 2.0 offering update will provide key differentiators for operators, and already has a place in the creation of a “smart city.”
Ericsson was recognized at the annual AfricaCom awards for MTN Zone, powered by its Dynamic Discount Solution, the world’s first telecom yield-management solution.
The new Ericsson mobile survey tool (MST) is the first application developed at the Africa Innovation Centre. It will enable operators to create and deploy questionnaires and survey forms without the need for coding or database management.
Silicon Valley is the epicenter for Internet technology. And Ericsson’s newly-opened campus, located right in the heart of the area, will work with leading Valley companies to take the Internet mobile.
Direct engagement with lawmakers is needed to guarantee a smooth evolution for telecoms toward Full Service Broadband.
