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Your guide to ecosystem evolution

Your guide to ecosystem evolution

Learn how to get ahead in the changing 5G landscape

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Join our experts as they explain how the landscape around 5G is transforming and provide the tools you need to collaborate across ecosystem borders that become less defined each year.

Understanding ecosystems is a central skill for anyone dealing with 5G, IT or specific industry verticals. But as the landscape transforms and borders become less clear, navigating these ecosystems grows more complex.

Learn to get ahead in this dynamic landscape, with a brand-new blog series that acts as a master-class in ecosystem evolution, with unique insights, tips and real-world examples.

Ecosystem evolution blog series

Connected Vehicles route optimization

7. Three expert insights from under the hood of connected truck ecosystems

Connectivity is transforming the global trucking market, driving mature ecosystems onto uncharted roads as they accelerate into a world of electrification and autonomous driving. So, what can communication service providers (CSPs) do to ensure they’re on board for this journey? Let’s find out.

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Navigate in evolving ecosystems

Introduction to the series

Why is understanding ecosystems a key success factor for anyone working with 5G, IT and industry verticals? What can you learn from a mobile infrastructure provider on ecosystem collaboration?

Find out as we kick off a new blog series that will teach you to survive – and thrive in the changing landscape of evolving ecosystems.

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Cellular ecosystems and the 4G to 5G transition

1. Cellular ecosystems and the 4G to 5G transition

How is the 5G ecosystem different from its 4G predecessor? How does it connect with IT and industry-specific vertical ecosystems? And what role can you play as a vital stakeholder in these evolving ecosystems? Find out this and more in episode one.

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Five ecosystem lenses for a clearer overview

2. Five ecosystem lenses for a clearer overview

In episode two, we look at five different starting points, or lenses, we can consider when we map ecosystems. Explore the benefits of each and learn from existing examples as we navigate the interconnected world of 5G.

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Mapping ecosystem relationships

3. Mapping ecosystem relationships

Episode three looks at how we start mapping - exploring the interactions, connectivity and dynamics between players in these intersecting ecosystems, and what framework can we start using to visualize them.

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Place as the anchor for value creation

4. Place as the anchor for value creation

What is a place-centered ecosystem? Who are the key stakeholders? What are the trends, and how is this ecosystem changing with digitalization and 5G? We'll explore all this and more in episode four of our ecosystem evolution series.

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Industry-centered ecosystems for business outcomes

5. Gaming ecosystems: from consoles to cloud gaming

In episode five, we turn our focus to the gaming industry: what are the characteristics of an industry-centered ecosystem? What trends are we seeing here, and what transformations and opportunities are occurring that we need to understand?

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Choose your own ecosystem adventure

6. Industry ecosystems in action

For the grand finale, our experts share insights from their work with enterprises and industrial ecosystems: where is the demand for cellular technology? Why are front-end players in these ecosystems critical for success? Learn the answers to these and more.

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Curious to find out more, or have any questions?

If you have questions about any of the processes, technologies or ecosystem examples we've addressed in this blog series, we'd be happy to hear from you - reach out to the authors below!

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Who is this ecosystem evolution series intended for?

If you have an interest in the changing landscape at the crossroads of cellular, IT and industry - and how you can get ahead – then this series is for you. You might be:

  • Working in cellular, 5G, IT or industry verticals.
  • Someone we frequently see in virtual meetings discussing ecosystem challenges.
  • Mobile communication service provider (CSP) employees in ecosystem development, enterprise strategy, marketing, business development, or sales.
  • 5G device innovators, or from cloud infrastructure providers.

Learn from our experience with industry and ecosystems

As a mobile infrastructure provider, Ericsson engages with a range of ecosystems, such as the Ericsson Device Hub, the Ericsson Startup 5G initiative, and our co-creation space for industry collaborations, Ericsson D-15. These initiatives have given us valuable experience – which we're now sharing with you.

Collaborate with Ericsson's Enterprise Ecosystem

Collaborate with Ericsson's Enterprise Ecosystem

Ericsson's enterprise ecosystem is where our partners help enterprises accelerate digital transformation with cellular devices and integration, industry specific software and applications, as well as system integration and business advice.

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Ericsson D-15

Learn more about Ericsson D-15

Welcome to our state-of-the-art innovation center in the heart of Silicon Valley, where thought leaders push the boundaries of innovation, collaborating with experts and leading-industry partners to develop game-changing 5G solutions.

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Device hub

Device hub

Find the right connected device for your service and application easily with Ericsson Device Hub, a one-stop-shop for global device testing and certification.

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Ericsson Startup 5G

Ericsson Startup 5G

Learn more about Ericsson Startup 5G where we connect leading Communication Service Providers with the right consumer innovation partners to help them accelerate the successful commercialization and monetization of 5G.

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