Ericsson commits to Japan R&D investment
- Up to 300 R&D jobs could initially be created in
Japan , highlighting the country's strategic importance to Ericsson - Investment to support
Japan's connectivity ecosystem of partners, suppliers and customers globally - R&D innovation to help accelerate the build-out of national digital infrastructure, through deployment of open high-performing programmable networks
Today's announcement of intention coincides with a country visit by Ericsson President and CEO,
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While the process is in its initial stages, Ekholm said the commitment is actively being progressed.
"Our intent to expand R&D in
The speed, low-latency, large data capacity and intelligent capabilities of high performing, programmable networks are key to making innovative new technology business use cases - including AI - a reality.
The RAN-focused investment will benefit from closer collaboration with ecosystem suppliers and partners in
Per Narvinger, Executive Vice President and Head of Ericsson Networks, says the investment will enable Ericsson to better meet
"Ericsson has a long and proud history in
He adds: "The race for digitalization is a global competition and high-performing programmable 5G networks will be instrumental for
Globally, Ericsson invests around
Ericsson began operations in
In addition to the intent to expand research and development operations in
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