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Ericsson's next-generation RAN Compute platform is now live on NTT DOCOMO networks Key highlights: ⚡️ AI-enabled & programmable architecture built on the latest Ericsson Silicon ⚡️ 2x capacity increase with <50% energy consumption vs. previous generation ⚡️ Deployment commenced July 2026 Driving efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings Equipped with cutting-edge silicon technology, this platform is purpose-built for next-generation AI and machine learning RAN workloads, enabling truly AI-native networks that evolve with tomorrow's demands. This deployment follows the successful December 2025 commercial rollout of the AIR 3255 Massive MIMO radio, and together with DOCOMO, we're already collaborating on next-generation network architectures to anticipate future AI traffic. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eywFk7Mw #5G #RAN #AI

What if the network could do more than connect the world around us? What if it could also sense it? Ericsson and AT&T recently demonstrated advanced network sensing outside AT&T Stadium, using 5G infrastructure to detect, locate, and track drones in real time. The demonstration offers a glimpse of how capabilities associated with 6G can begin taking shape today. By combining connectivity, sensing and intelligence, mobile networks could provide greater awareness around major venues, critical infrastructure and other complex environments. Watch network sensing in action and see how this collaboration is helping bring the future of networks into focus. #NetworkSensing #5G #6G #ISAC #Ericsson #ATT

AI is changing what mobile networks need to deliver. As generative AI becomes more multimodal, mobile and agentic, networks must support more than rising traffic volumes. Uplink performance, latency, reliability, jitter, security and mobility will increasingly shape the quality of AI experiences for consumers, enterprises and industries. For CSPs, this creates a clear opportunity. By advancing 5G Standalone, enhanced uplink, differentiated connectivity and network exposure, the network can evolve from best-effort connectivity into a programmable platform for AI innovation and new business models. Read the whitepaper to explore why network performance will define the AI experience: https://lnkd.in/gR8YiRQh #Ericsson #AI #NetworkEvolution #NetworksForAI

We are excited to share that Dirk Hohndel has been appointed Head of Ericsson Software Technology, reporting to Erik Ekudden, Ericsson CTO. Based in Portland, Oregon, Dirk joins Ericsson most recently from Verizon, where he has led the Open Source Office since 2022. With more than 30 years of experience in the software and technology industry, he has held senior leadership roles at Verizon, VMware, Intel, and SUSE. Dirk is widely recognized as a leading voice in the global open-source community. His expertise spans open-source strategy, compliance, developer relations, and technology due diligence, and he served as Board Member and Secretary of the Linux Foundation. We are delighted to welcome Dirk to Ericsson and look forward to his leadership and unique experience and perspectives as we continue to drive technology leadership in the industry. At the same time, we would like to thank Phil Robb, current head of Ericsson Software Technology, who will retire at the end of September, for his significant contributions and leadership over the years. #Ericsson

Differentiated connectivity is growing in momentum. 📈 One takeaway from the Ericsson #MobilityReport is that 5G standalone network slicing offerings are moving toward mainstream commercialization, as differentiated connectivity offerings in the market rose from 65 to 84 in just six months. 💡 Our article from the report delves into: ▶️ growth across regions ▶️ understanding the drivers ▶️ execution opportunities and challenges As quality of experience becomes just as important as speed, communication service providers have the opportunity to create new value and deliver when users need it the most. 🤝 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXArhxja #Ericsson #5GSA #DifferentiatedConnectivity

40% of fans attending live events say they'd pay a premium for guaranteed connectivity. 📊 That's a commercial signal, not a consumer preference. Public 5G now serves more than 100 sports and entertainment venues in the US. At the 2025 American football final, 5G traffic ran 3:1 ahead of Wi-Fi, with Wi-Fi volumes dropping by half. The shift to 5G as primary venue access is under way. For communications service providers, the business case runs deeper than fan experience. Venue revenues represent 27-57% of total income for professional sports leagues. Five operational touch points (parking, ticketing, security screening, food and drink, merchandise) all depend on reliable, low-latency connectivity to protect that income. 🏟️ Private 5G and network slicing are the architecture that makes differentiated service delivery possible at venue scale. Ericsson's Connected Sports and Entertainment 2026 report maps the evidence and the path forward, from fragmented wireless infrastructure to hybrid public/private 5G. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e6vpJ3Se 👇 #Ericsson #5G #ConnectedSports #DifferentiatedConnectivity #NetworkSlicing

When the crowd surges, quality beats peak speed. ✅ At a global racing event in Japan, SoftBank ran a real‑world 5G Standalone (SA) trial with five network slices on one shared network, serving fans, payments, and live broadcast at the same time. 🏎️ 🎯 The challenge: meet different needs in the same place without hurting the baseline experience. 🔎 The approach: build headroom, then apply intelligent control. Massive MIMO and added millimeter‑wave (mmWave) capacity raised the floor. Closed‑loop automation with per‑minute visibility tuned quality as traffic shifted. 📢 What the validation revealed: premium use cases and general attendees can coexist. 5G SA users saw clear uplink and downlink gains compared to 2025; payment terminals stayed responsive, and broadcast uplink was delivered via mmWave. For CSPs, capacity and control together unlock quality-based connectivity. 👉 Explore the full story in our Mobility Report article: https://lnkd.in/eBTnx6YP #Ericsson #MobilityReport #NetworkSlicing #5G #5GStandalone #Networks

As India accelerates its digital transformation, innovation will play a critical role in shaping a more connected, sustainable and inclusive future. At Ericsson, we're committed to contributing to India's digital agenda by accelerating the adoption of 5G and helping build a stronger 5G ecosystem. Now, we're inviting the next generation of innovators to be part of that journey. Have an idea to transform lives in India through 5G connectivity? We'll help you scale it for impact. Join the Ericsson Innovation Challenge and bring your ideas to life. Applications are now open 👇 https://lnkd.in/dRf74C-X #EricssonInnovationChallenge #Innovation #5G #DigitalIndia TiE IAN Group, India Mobile Congress

Autonomous Networks require more than AI-powered automation. As network complexity grows, CSPs face a critical challenge: how to increase the speed of change without increasing operational risk. In a new industry perspective co-authored by Ericsson and Telstra we explore why layering AI onto existing automation frameworks is not enough to achieve Level 4+ autonomy. In the absence of AI, networks are more susceptible to errors, which can impact service quality and overall performance. This creates what the paper calls the fragility trap: the risk associated with change leads to manual governance, slower releases, overprovisioning and rising costs. The paper outlines a different path, built on: ✅ Intent-driven operations ✅ A machine-interpretable knowledge plane ✅ Agentic AI operating within trusted guardrails ✅ Decision-safe autonomy at machine speed This shift is about more than operational efficiency. It enables CSPs to accelerate innovation, improve resilience, optimize resource utilization, and create new outcome-based business opportunities. 📖 Learn why the future of Autonomous Networks depends on intent, knowledge, and trust, not just more automation in the paper: https://lnkd.in/e4WRvQ33 #AutonomousNetworks #NetworkEvolution #AI #Ericsson

Explore the journey toward differentiated connectivity. 💡 Our handbook guides communication service providers (CSPs) on how to get started and evolve their networks for efficient service differentiation. 👉 Now available with all 4 chapters packed with insights and examples, the handbook highlights: 1️⃣ how to evolve toward differentiated connectivity 2️⃣ unlocking value with evolving business models 3️⃣ building performance levels in practice 4️⃣ monetizing and scaling Delivering connectivity services with consistent performance is a value that CSPs can't miss. Differentiated connectivity is turning 5G Standalone capabilities into unique user experiences. 📘 Read all 4 chapters and start your journey now: https://lnkd.in/e8Yc8_XM #Ericsson #DifferentiatedConnectivity #5G