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‘AI AI Captain’: 5G takes to the waves with automated ferry in Norway
Ericsson, Telia and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have partnered to show that you don’t need wheels, or roads, to benefit from 5G-enabled driverless transport.
Ericsson ConsumerLab: Ten Hot Consumer Trends 2030 – The Internet of Senses
- Early technology adopter consumers expect an Internet of Senses by 2030, enabling a new service economy based on digital sensory experiences
- With the human brain as the user interface, consumers expect devices to respond to thoughts, creating a new interaction paradigm
- Most consumers believe that Internet of Senses’ services will make society more environmentally sustainable
Ericsson reaches resolution on U.S. FCPA investigations
- Ericsson has entered into a three-year Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve criminal charges related to violations of the FCPA. This relates to accounting violations of the FCPA in five countries including in Djibouti where there is also a charge of bribery. In the agreement, the DOJ agrees to defer the prosecution of those charges and to have them dismissed at the end of the term in exchange for Ericsson complying with the conditions of the DPA. Conditions include a payment by Ericsson of a fine of USD 520,650,432. As part of the resolution with the DOJ, Ericsson's Egyptian subsidiary has entered a guilty plea to the bribery charge in Djibouti.
- Separately, Ericsson agreed to resolve civil charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to allegations of violations of the bribery and accounting provisions of the FCPA. Ericsson agreed to the entry of a judgment enjoining it from future violations of the FCPA and it agreed to pay a financial sanction of USD 458,380,000, plus pre-judgment interest of USD 81,540,000.
- As part of the settlement, Ericsson has agreed to engage an independent compliance monitor for a period of three years while the Company continues to undertake significant reforms to strengthen its Ethics & Compliance program.
- The combined payment of USD 1.06 b. (SEK 10.1 b.) as per above is fully covered by the SEK 11.5 b. provision taken in Q3 2019.
- Also available in:
- Svenska
Azercell and Ericsson partner to develop 5G in Azerbaijan
Ericsson and Azerbaijani communications service provider Azercell have signed a three-year 5G Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) spaning the joint deployment of 5G projects, trials, and use cases.
Ericsson Spectrum Sharing milestone connects continents, 5G live networks and 5G devices
- Data call connects Bern, Switzerland and Gold Coast, Australia using Ericsson Spectrum Sharing over live commercial 5G networks and commercial form factor 5G smartphones
- Milestone shows dynamic spectrum sharing supports 5G smartphones, enabling service providers to quickly launch 5G services over a wide area and expand 5G coverage
- Ericsson, together with industry leaders OPPO, Qualcomm Technologies, Swisscom and Telstra, move towards commercial dynamic spectrum sharing
Orange opts for Ericsson Operations Engine in managed services extension
- Three-to-five-year Orange contract extension covers Belgium, Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain
- Ericsson Operations Engine, an AI-driven operating model, will be implemented to enhance Orange subscribers’ user experience
- Deal will see additional use of AI and automation of operations
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- Français
Ericsson’s Cloud Packet Core to strengthen SK Telecom’s 5G network
- In November 2019, Ericsson and SK Telecom entered a new commercial agreement - turning on a Cloud Packet Core in the operator’s commercial 5G core network
- The deal expands on an existing 5G core network transformation project and will help SK Telecom improve network performance and user experience
Optus launches 5G in Australia
Australian communication service provider Optus – a subsidiary of Singtel – has launched commercial 5G in Australia, with Ericsson included as part of the network rollout. This announcement solidifies Ericsson’s position as the leading provider of 5G in Australia.