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Global 5G leader to join Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) Net-Zero Challenge program aimed at reducing GHG emissions in cooperation with private sector companies.

• Ericsson Canada recognized among Canada’s best employers for the ninth consecutive year by Forbes 
• Award is based on a range of criteria including gender pay equity, opportunities for promotions, and how supervisors manage direct reports    

• TELUS’ 5G standalone network is an example of the next generation of connectivity that leverages Ericsson technology
• Ericsson’s 5G Core network technology will enable the most advanced functionalities such as ultra-low latency, high throughput and a massive number of connections

• Ericsson Canada is the #1 communications/telecom equipment company on this year’s ranking
• Ericsson spent more on R&D this year in Canada, and has placed in the top 15 for 23 years in a row, placing 7th overall in spending on R&D amongst companies in the past 20 years according to the report
• Canada’s Top 100 corporate R&D spenders annual report ranking recognizes companies for their commitments to research, development, and innovation in Canada

• Ericsson is working with post-secondary partners on a new research drive toward innovative AI-based cyber security solutions as part of the Government of Canada’s new Cyber Security Innovation Network.
• Ericsson will collaborate with Concordia University, University of Manitoba and the University of Waterloo to build cyber resilient and secure 5G networks through automation and AI.

• Ericsson ConsumerLab Report shows Canadians are all about performance and quality of experience when it comes to 5G networks
• Canadian 5G users looking for improved metrics on quality of experience, including video streaming quality, mobile gaming/video calling experience, and 5G speed consistency
• Twenty-two percent of Canadian 5G smartphone users are prepared to pay more for a 5G plan that ensures differentiated service 
• Accordingly, Canadian 5G users are three times more likely to switch providers over poor 5G connectivity experiences in crowded locations like shopping malls and arenas

• Ericsson’s Scott Poretsky has been elected to co-chair the O-RAN ALLIANCE’s Security Work Group
• The appointment marks Ericsson’s third co-chair position in the O-RAN ALLIANCE
• Ericsson revs up its commitment in driving open standards forward and the progression of the Open RAN market

• Ericsson’s new proof-of-concept 5G site has the potential to be fully powered by solar energy complemented by integrated Lithium-ion batteries for up to a 24-hour period
• The site highlights Ericsson’s ability to offer a complete solution for an energy-smart network by implementing hybrid energy management, renewable energy sources, and energy savings strategies while enhancing grid resiliency

• Ranking recognizes Ericsson as a global leader in sustainability 
• Honour comes as Ericsson Canada celebrates its 70th anniversary of operations in Canada, with new R&D investments announced this year