STOCKHOLM, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ:
ERIC) has been named a Leader in the 2021 Magic Quadrant for 5G
Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers by
independent IT research and advisory company, Gartner.
Ericsson's Leaders quadrant recognition in the February 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for 5G
Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers (CSPs)
report recognizes the company's Leader position in both
completeness of vision and ability to execute.
Vendors offering 5G solutions for communications service
providers were comprehensively and independently assessed and
evaluated by Gartner experts on their completeness of vision and
ability to execute, to provide a market snapshot on 5G
infrastructure abilities.
End-to-end 5G network infrastructure vendors were evaluated on
how they enable IT provider performance to be competitive,
efficient and effective and to positively impact revenue, retention
and reputation within Gartner's view of the market. The assessment
of ability to execute included Ericsson's products and services,
Market Responsiveness and Track Record, Marketing Execution,
Customer Experience, and Overall Viability.
Fredrik Jejdling, Executive Vice President and Head of Networks,
Ericsson, says: "From research to rollout, we have invested heavily
in 5G to ensure we have the best products, skills and field
personnel to meet our customers' needs. We believe that recognition
as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant from Gartner reflects our
technology leadership, market competitiveness, determination to
innovate and commitment to our customers."
Ericsson, as an industry leader in 5G networks, currently has
more than 130 commercial 5G agreements with unique communications
service providers (CSPs) and powers 79 live 5G networks across the
globe.
Ericsson continuously evolves its end-to-end 5G offerings, which
include Ericsson Radio System, 5G Core, Orchestration and 5G
Transport as well as professional services. The company has
introduced innovative software solutions such as Ericsson Spectrum
Sharing, 5G carrier aggregation and Uplink Booster, which
significantly improve coverage, user throughput and spectral
efficiency.
These solutions support service providers in deploying and
evolving 5G to ensure the best end-user experience. In addition,
Ericsson Radio System products delivered since 2015 can support 5G
New Radio (NR) capability through remote software installation.
Ericsson Digital Services offers a dual-mode 5G Core solution
for smarter networks to drive smarter business, allowing
communications service providers to offer a multitude of new
business opportunities for mobile users and industries.
Ericsson's 5G Core solution combines an Evolved Packet Core and
5G Core network functions into a common cloud-native platform that
supports 5G NR Standalone and Non-standalone, plus 4G, 3G and
2G.
Download the full report: the 2021 Gartner Magic
Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service
Providers
Gartner Disclaimer:
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our research publications, and does not advise technology users to
select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other
designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions
of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as
statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or
implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
MORE INFORMATION:
Ericsson 5G
Ericsson 5G Core
Ericsson Radio System
Ericsson Spectrum Sharing
Ericsson 5G carrier aggregation
Ericsson Uplink Booster
Ericsson Cloud Native
CSPs guide to build a cloud native 5G Core
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full value of connectivity. The company's portfolio spans Networks,
Digital Services, Managed Services, and Emerging Business. 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
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