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Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Ericsson deploys Canada-made indoor 5G solution Français
Ericsson's Canada-developed Fusion 8828 enhances indoor 5G connectivity, providing a premium experience for smaller enterprises including retail stores, cafes, cinemas, and more Bell Canada is a global pioneer in implementing Ericsson's advanced and innovative Indoor 5G solution TORONTO, June 4, 2025 /CNW/ -- In a national first, Ericsson today announced the launch of its Ottawa-developed Indoor Fusion 8828 5G solution. This state-of-the-art, compact 5G indoor solution seamlessly combines radio and baseband functionalities into one unit, revolutionizing indoor wireless connectivity to provide enhanced wireless coverage for consumers. "5G connectivity has the power to radically transform businesses and improve the lives of both employees and customers," says Jeanette Irekvist, President, Ericsson Canada. "We are proud to bring our innovative 5G solutions to Canadian businesses of all sectors and sizes. We look forward to providing reliable, quick and game-changing coverage to customers across a wide variety of indoor spaces." The Indoor Fusion 8828 is a compact, plug-and-play 5G solution aimed at businesses in small and medium-sized buildings, like coffee shops, chain stores, movie theatres, restaurants, and more. It supports up to four Radio Dots, delivering multi-Gbps speeds, and delivers reliable 5G connectivity for smaller locations, helping businesses improve their overall operations. Bell will be a global pioneer in implementing Ericsson's advanced and innovative Indoor 5G solutions, elevating its business client offerings as it transitions from a traditional telecommunications company to a leader in tech services and digital media. "We are committed to meeting the needs of our business clients and providing them with a great experience through state-of-the-art technologies," says Mark McDonald, EVP & Chief Technology Officer, Bell. "As the first to implement Ericsson's innovative 5G in-building technology, we're excited to break new ground, while enhancing operations and connectivity for businesses, to improve the daily experience for its employees and customers alike." The Fusion 8828 was designed in Ottawa by the Ericsson Radio team in 2023. Fusion uses Ericsson's extensive RAN and RDS assets to create a fully featured solution for small venues that works seamlessly with the rest of Ericsson's portfolio. FOLLOW US: Subscribe to Ericsson press releases here Subscribe to Ericsson blog posts here ABOUT ERICSSON: Ericsson enables communications service providers and enterprises to capture the full value of connectivity. The company's portfolio spans the following business areas: Networks, Cloud Software and Services, Enterprise Wireless Solutions, Global Communications Platform, and Technologies and New Businesses. It is designed to help our customers go digital, increase efficiency and find new revenue streams. Ericsson's innovation investments have delivered the benefits of mobility and mobile broadband to billions of people globally. Ericsson stock is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and on Nasdaq New York.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ericsson Canada ranked first in its Industry again by Forbes in Canada's Best Employers 2025
Ericsson Canada recognized among Canada's best employers for the tenth consecutive year by Forbes, placing it among top 30 "Honour Roll" companies Remaining first place in its industry, Ericsson Canada moved up 35 spots overall Award is based on a range of criteria including gender pay equity and opportunities for advancement TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2025 /CNW/ -- Ericsson Canada has once again been named by Forbes as one of Canada's top employers. The company ranked first in the Telecommunications, Cable Supplier industry on the annual list of Canada's Best Employers, placing 29th out of 300 large-scale organizations, up 35 spots from last year. This also marks the tenth consecutive year that Ericsson Canada has been recognized by Forbes on this list, placing it among only 30 "Honour Roll" companies, demonstrating Ericsson Canada's unwavering commitment to employees and their professional development. "Being recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers for the tenth consecutive year is an incredible honour," says Jeanette Irekvist, President of Ericsson Canada. "This distinction reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive, innovative, and empowering workplace. Our people are our greatest asset, and their passion drives our continued leadership in next-generation communication technologies. We are proud of what we've built together and remain committed to fostering an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to shaping the future of connectivity." Forbes and market research company Statista analyzed findings from a survey of employees of Canadian companies and institutions that employ 500 people or more to compile the list. Respondents were asked to rate their employer on various factors, including opportunities for promotions, gender pay equality, and how supervisors manage direct reports. Respondents also indicated whether they would recommend their employer to others and rated other employers in their respective industries. Ericsson Canada has over 3,100 employees working in cutting-edge 5G R&D centres and offices in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. Ericsson is among the top 10 R&D spenders in Canada, having invested more than $7 billion over the years in R&D initiatives across the country. For more than 70 years, Ericsson has played a pivotal role in Canada's innovation ecosystem, supporting major service providers in their nationwide 5G rollouts and collaborating with leading academic and industry partners. ABOUT ERICSSON:Ericsson's high-performing networks provide connectivity for billions of people every day. For nearly 150 years, we've been pioneers in creating technology for communication. We offer mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises. Together with our customers and partners, we make the digital world of tomorrow a reality. MORE INFORMATION AT: Ericsson Newsroom FOLLOW US: Subscribe to Ericsson press releases hereSubscribe to Ericsson blog posts herehttps:// MEDIA CONTACT: Nathan 1 647-554-1423 SOURCE Ericsson Canada View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
