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NBN enhances energy efficiency with Ericsson's tech in Australia
Unified Communications

NBN enhances energy efficiency with Ericsson's tech in Australia

NBN, in partnership with Ericsson, has improved energy efficiency across 2,400 Fixed Wireless towers, cutting power use by 1.3 GWh annually, enough to power 200 homes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Leap Telecommunications' Matthew Enger wins big at 2024 ACOMM
Unified Communications

Leap Telecommunications' Matthew Enger wins big at 2024 ACOMM

Matthew Enger of Leap Telecommunications has been named Communications Ambassador 2024 at the ACOMM Awards in Sydney.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
SA Power Networks adopts Cradlepoint's 5G & satellite solution
Unified Communications

SA Power Networks adopts Cradlepoint's 5G & satellite solution

Cradlepoint, a part of Ericsson, has teamed up with SA Power Networks to provide in-vehicle 5G and satellite connectivity, boosting reliability and reducing downtime.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Australian firms struggle with connectivity failures & security threats
Unified Communications

Australian firms struggle with connectivity failures & security threats

Over half of Australian businesses suffer at least 1-2 hours of weekly downtime due to network failure amid heightened operational costs and security breaches.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024

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Ericsson stories

Exclusive: Ericsson's Nathan McGregor outlines wireless tech innovations
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: Ericsson's Nathan McGregor outlines wireless tech innovations

Ericsson's Nathan McGregor details how the firm is driving wireless tech forward, enhancing enterprise connectivity with innovations in 5G, SASE, and more.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Ericsson names Cook head of global channels for enterprise 5G
Cisco

Ericsson names Cook head of global channels for enterprise 5G

Ericsson appoints Matt Cook as Head of Global Channels for its Enterprise Wireless Solutions division to bolster its 5G network adoption strategy.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Ericsson unveils new routers to boost AI & IoT connectivity
Network Infrastructure

Ericsson unveils new routers to boost AI & IoT connectivity

Ericsson has unveiled Cradlepoint R980 and S400 routers, designed to enhance AI-driven and IoT connectivity, featuring seamless integration with NetCloud for robust security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Ericsson launches enterprise 5G portfolio for efficiency boost
AIOps

Ericsson launches enterprise 5G portfolio for efficiency boost

Ericsson has unveiled an Enterprise 5G portfolio to accelerate 5G adoption in businesses, offering private and neutral host solutions for enhanced connectivity and efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Playbook Partners secures $130m for tech growth fund
Digital Transformation

Playbook Partners secures $130m for tech growth fund

Playbook Partners secures $130 million in initial fundraising, aims for USD $250 million with green shoe option, to fuel India's tech growth with strategic investments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Finalists announced for 2024 ACOMMS awards in Sydney
Unified Communications

Finalists announced for 2024 ACOMMS awards in Sydney

Communications Alliance has revealed finalists for the 2024 ACOMMS Awards, celebrating achievements in Australia's communications sector. Winners to be announced at a gala dinner on 18 July.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Dell & Ericsson join forces for cloud transformation boost
Unified Communications

Dell & Ericsson join forces for cloud transformation boost

Dell Technologies and Ericsson are partnering to aid CSPs in their RAN cloud transformations, addressing resource constraints and advancing Open RAN-based solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Cradlepoint launches rapid-deploy secure network solution NetCloud SASE
Malware

Cradlepoint launches rapid-deploy secure network solution NetCloud SASE

Cradlepoint, an Ericsson division, unveils its revolutionising single vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution, NetCloud SASE, promising agile and secure network deployment in six minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Element joins 5G Automotive Association to accelerate connected mobility
DevOps

Element joins 5G Automotive Association to accelerate connected mobility

Taking a major stride in connected mobility, Element Materials Technology has joined the global 5G Automotive Association, aiming to expedite the deployment of safe C-V2X technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Enea appoints Osvaldo Aldao as new Chief Product & Technology Officer
Firewalls

Enea appoints Osvaldo Aldao as new Chief Product & Technology Officer

Osvaldo Aldao ascends to the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer at Enea, a global telecoms security firm, aiming to drive innovation leveraging his vast experience in the tech and communication sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Ericsson stories

Ymobile launches UK's first eSIM MVNO with data plans
Customer Experience

Ymobile launches UK's first eSIM MVNO with data plans

Ymobile has launched as the UK's first data-led eSIM MVNO, offering flexible data plans and addressing the environmental impact of traditional SIM cards.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
TUANZ Member Awards honour tech leaders & innovators
Ericsson

TUANZ Member Awards honour tech leaders & innovators

The TUANZ Member Awards in Auckland honoured key tech industry figures, with awards recognising community, technology, journalism, and leadership excellence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Singapore firms suffer downtime due to fibre network disruption
Digital Transformation

Singapore firms suffer downtime due to fibre network disruption

Despite 62% of Singaporean firms using cellular connectivity, weekly disruptions in fixed line/fibre networks have caused up to four hours of downtime for 25% of firms over the past year, states a Cradlepoint survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024