STOCKHOLM — Today, at the Ericsson Imagine Live Roadshow, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) unveiled its cutting-edge 5G connectivity solutions and groundbreaking use cases, signaling a significant leap forward in the realm of telecommunications technology. The event showcased Ericsson’s commitment to driving India’s digital transformation by revolutionizing the mobile network landscape, according to a press release published on EuropaWire.
The highlight of the event was the announcement of Ericsson’s new software toolkit, designed to bolster 5G Standalone network capabilities and enable premium services with differentiated connectivity. With the rapid growth of new use cases and increasing mobile user expectations, the demand for network capacity and performance has never been greater. Ericsson’s toolkit is tailored for communications service providers (CSPs) to deliver use cases with high requirements on throughput, reliability, and latency at agreed performance levels.
Among the showcased use cases were lag-free mobile cloud gaming, video conferencing, live broadcasting, remote-controlled machines, public safety services, and future XR applications. These demonstrations underscored the transformative potential of Ericsson’s innovative solutions in various sectors, from entertainment to industry.
Nitin Bansal, Managing Director of Ericsson India, emphasized the opportunities unleashed by 5G, stating, “The advent of 5G is opening up new opportunities for operators, both in the established mobile broadband business and through the exploration of new value pools.” He further highlighted the toolkit’s role in empowering customers to unlock advanced 5G applications through differentiated connectivity, thereby propelling networks towards becoming a platform for innovation.
The launch of 5G services in India has already brought about enhanced mobile broadband and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services, with growing momentum in adoption. Ericsson’s focus on differentiated connectivity solutions for specific industries and network slices for enterprise and consumer applications represents a significant shift in the evolution of the mobile broadband business in India.
Moreover, Ericsson’s investment in research and development in India, along with academic collaborations with premier engineering institutes, underscores its commitment to driving innovation. Collaborations with institutions such as Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Indian Statistical Institute aim to advance research in AI, compute, and radio technologies, fostering fundamental and applied research in sustainable and verifiable Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS).
The Ericsson Imagine Live 2024 showcased a myriad of innovative technology solutions and use cases across various zones. In the ‘Capture the value of 5G’ zone, attendees experienced feature-rich apps enabling enhanced sports experiences and seamless real-time livestreaming, demonstrating the transformative potential of Ericsson’s solutions in elevating fan engagement and content delivery.
In the ‘Programmable Networks’ and ‘Enterprise Transformation’ zones, Ericsson demonstrated its capabilities in enabling elevated service differentiation for premium 5G experiences and enhancing worker safety and efficiency in critical infrastructure industries, respectively. Additionally, in the ‘Shape our Future Together’ zone, Ericsson highlighted its thought leadership in the Network API and 5G monetization space, showcasing high-demand use cases with world-leading brands.
The Ericsson Imagine Live Roadshow served as a testament to Ericsson’s relentless pursuit of innovation and its commitment to shaping the future of telecommunications in India and beyond. With its advanced solutions and strategic partnerships, Ericsson is poised to drive the digital transformation journey and unlock new possibilities in the 5G landscape.
