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Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future
Unified Communications

Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future

Australia hosts the 4th Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, uniting global experts to pioneer 6G technology and shape future wireless connectivity standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Exclusive: Ericsson brings private 5G power to mining
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Ericsson brings private 5G power to mining

Ericsson's private 5G networks are revolutionising safety and productivity in Australia's mining sector through remote control and real-time monitoring technologies.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
HPE & Ericsson launch lab to simplify 5G core deployments
Firewalls

HPE & Ericsson launch lab to simplify 5G core deployments

HPE and Ericsson have launched a joint lab near Ericsson's HQ to simplify deployment of cloud-native 5G core networks by 2025 for telcos.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
HPE & Ericsson partner to accelerate open 5G core deployment
Firewalls

HPE & Ericsson partner to accelerate open 5G core deployment

HPE and Ericsson launch a joint validation lab in Sweden to speed up multi-vendor 5G core network deployment for telecom providers by 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with advanced WAN technology for race
Unified Communications

Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with advanced WAN technology for race

Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with Intelligent Link Bonding tech to ensure seamless WAN connectivity for live telemetry in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Australian firms cite connectivity costs as barrier to 5G adoption
Network Infrastructure

Australian firms cite connectivity costs as barrier to 5G adoption

Australian businesses see high connectivity costs as a key barrier to 5G adoption, limiting innovation, productivity, and sustainability efforts nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025

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Port of Tyne hails gains from private 5G rollout
Unified Communications

Port of Tyne hails gains from private 5G rollout

Port of Tyne says a private 5G network from BT and Ericsson has boosted safety, automation and real-time oversight across its estate.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Ericsson & Spiideo launch mobile video for remote sports venues
Digital Entertainment

Ericsson & Spiideo launch mobile video for remote sports venues

Ericsson, Spiideo, and Westbase.io launch a portable SmartCam with mobile streaming, enabling high-quality sports broadcasts from remote or temporary venues without fixed internet.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Airbus partners with Ericsson to accelerate 5G rollout at factories
Unified Communications

Airbus partners with Ericsson to accelerate 5G rollout at factories

Airbus and Ericsson have launched private 5G networks at Airbus plants in Hamburg and Toulouse, boosting automation and efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories
Digital Transformation

Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories

Airbus is enhancing its factories with private 5G networks by Ericsson, boosting automation, asset tracking and efficiency across global production sites.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready edge telecoms
Virtualisation

Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready edge telecoms

Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t server to simplify Cloud and Open RAN telecom deployments, boosting AI edge workloads with Intel Xeon 6 SoC, launching Q1 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025
Ericsson brings agentic AI to NetCloud for smarter 5G networks
Network Infrastructure

Ericsson brings agentic AI to NetCloud for smarter 5G networks

Ericsson integrates agentic AI into its NetCloud platform, enhancing enterprise 5G network management and automating wireless network operations for improved reliability.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Ericsson unveils revamped partner programme for enterprise wireless
Data Analytics

Ericsson unveils revamped partner programme for enterprise wireless

Ericsson is revamping its Enterprise Wireless Solutions partner programme, simplifying tiers and boosting earnings, effective from 1 July 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Ericsson named a leader in European private 5G by IDC MarketScape
Digital Transformation

Ericsson named a leader in European private 5G by IDC MarketScape

Ericsson has been named a leader in European private 5G by IDC MarketScape, highlighting its shift towards enterprise mobility and digital infrastructure solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Ericsson unveils new partner scheme for wireless solutions
Digital Transformation

Ericsson unveils new partner scheme for wireless solutions

Ericsson launches a simpler partner scheme for Enterprise Wireless Solutions, boosting financial rewards and support in mid-2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

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Ericsson wireless tech boosts productivity on Canadian high-rise sites
Unified Communications

Ericsson wireless tech boosts productivity on Canadian high-rise sites

Ericsson wireless tech powers Coffrages Synergy Formwork's Sky Shack offices, boosting connectivity and productivity on Canadian high-rise construction sites.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Canadian firms see reliable 5G as vital for innovation & growth
Firewalls

Canadian firms see reliable 5G as vital for innovation & growth

Ninety percent of Canadian businesses view secure, reliable 5G as vital for innovation and growth, despite cost and infrastructure challenges impacting progress.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025