Ericsson, together with its affiliates, is the largest supplier of mobile systems in the world and emerging as a leader in the Fixed Broadband Systems supporting all major standards for wireless and wireline communication including GPON, TDMA, GSM and UMTS. Ericsson drives the telecom industry and is shaping the future. The world’s 10 largest mobile operators are among our customers and some 40% of all mobile calls are made through our systems. Ericsson provides total solutions from systems and applications to services and core technology for FTTx and mobile handsets. Ericsson has been active worldwide since 1876 and is present in more than 140 countries. The Global headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden with the US headquarters located in Plano, Texas.
Ericsson manufactures approximately 83% of all customer required materials, as such, the diversity plan is provided to cover those products not manufactured by Ericsson that are required to support our customer requirements and indirect materials and services used internally by Ericsson in the operation of our business. As a general rule Ericsson has identified areas such as floor dependant items, cable assemblies, installation services and indirect materials and services as specific opportunities for Small Businesses.
