MONTREAL, Feb. 28, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Ericsson (NASDAQ:
ERIC) and Carleton University of Ottawa, Canada have announced a new
multi-year partnership to advance world-class talent development
programs for engineers and computer scientists going into the
wireless communications industry and generate state-of-the-art
research in this critical field.
The Ericsson-Carleton University
Partnership for Research and Leadership in Wireless Networks will
fund research projects, graduate student internships, a prestigious
Ericsson fellowship program and experiential learning opportunities
for Computer Science and Engineering students. It will also
establish a new center of excellence and associated laboratories
for 5G wireless networks research in Carleton's new ARISE building.
"This collaboration will drive innovation, train skilled workers
and, over the long term, build more reliable, secure technology for
the future of 5G wireless communications," said Marcos Cavaletti, Head of Ottawa site for Ericsson. "Advancements in 5G
will have an incredible impact on communication, the economy and
societies around the world, and Ericsson and Carleton are ready to meet these challenges
together."
"We are thrilled to partner with Ericsson to develop
transformative 5G technology and to prepare the next generation of
leaders in wireless communications," said Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and
Vice-Chancellor, Carleton University.
"We are always seeking partnerships that are relational and
wholistic rather than transactional, and the Ericsson team has been
absolutely forward-thinking and visionary in their approach."
The Ericsson-Carleton University
Partnership strategically aligns and amplifies the existing
strengths of both organizations. Ericsson Ottawa is a top employer
and strategic R&D center for wireless communications, with one
of the largest, most advanced R&D labs in North America. Carleton's exceptional academic programs,
including Engineering and Science, use hands-on experiential
learning to build students' skills so they are ready to meet
industry needs.
This announcement is part of a new partnership initiative at
Carleton, a strategy designed to
encourage industry and community collaboration with the university
to develop solutions to business and societal needs.
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ABOUT ERICSSON
Ericsson enables communications service providers to capture the
full value of connectivity. The company's portfolio spans Networks,
Digital Services, Managed Services, and Emerging Business and is
designed to help our customers go digital, increase efficiency and
find new revenue streams. Ericsson's investments in innovation have
delivered the benefits of telephony and mobile broadband to
billions of people around the world. The Ericsson stock is listed
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ABOUT CARLETON
Located in the nation's capital, Carleton
University is a dynamic research and teaching institution
with a tradition of leading change. Its internationally recognized
faculty, staff and researchers provide more than 30,000 full-and
part-time students from every province and more than 100 countries
around the world with academic opportunities in more than 65
programs of study, including public affairs, journalism, film
studies, engineering, high technology, and international studies.
Carleton's creative,
interdisciplinary and international approach to research has led to
many significant discoveries and creative works in science and
technology, business, governance, public policy and the arts. As an
innovative institution, Carleton
is uniquely committed to developing solutions to real-world
problems by pushing the boundaries of knowledge and understanding
daily.
SOURCE Ericsson Canada