- New entity named Ericsson Federal Technologies Group (EFTG)
dedicated to accelerating digital modernization across multiple
U.S. Government, state and federal agencies
- Ericsson meets U.S. Government requirements for 5G networks,
including support for open interfaces and equipment Made in the
USA*
- Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Ling, has extensive experience in
growing federal and commercial businesses in advanced
technologies
STOCKHOLM, March 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today
established Ericsson Federal Technologies Group (EFTG), a new
entity dedicated to delivering 5G-driven digital transformation
across multiple agencies in the U.S. federal government. 5G
communications technology is vital to U.S. national and economic
security and a key component of U.S. defense modernization
programs.
The U.S. Government (USG)'s digital transformation intends to
accelerate innovation by focusing on the speedy adoption of
commercial technologies. As the market leader in 5G, Ericsson
recognizes the importance of a continued commitment to customers,
investments in new technologies to continuously improve services,
and the responsibility to national security.
Yossi Cohen, President and Head
of Ericsson North America, says:
"Connecting individuals, businesses, and national security depends
on secure, reliable, and resilient 5G infrastructure. We are
excited to build on existing projects with the US government
including the DoD where Ericsson provides the foundation for
multiple 5G prototype deployments and expand into additional
government agencies with our innovation and leadership."
EFTG will be led by Christopher
Ling who has extensive experience in growing federal and
commercial businesses in advanced technology and cybersecurity.
Ling previously worked at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he held
numerous positions over an almost three-decade career with the
firm, most recently as the Executive Vice President and Group Lead
of the National Security Business in the U.S.
Christopher Ling, Chief Executive
Officer of Ericsson Federal Technologies Group, says: "Ericsson has
been connecting the U.S. for more than 120 years, and I could not
be more thrilled to join a company so steeped in resilience,
connectivity, and security. As the DoD looks to connect under one
secure, unified communication system, I believe 5G is the solution
to keep America secure and competitive."
Ericsson meets USG requirements for 5G networks, including
support for Open RAN-ready technologies and equipment Made in the
USA* from its Texas-based USA 5G Smart Factory. In addition, EFTG will
have a dedicated team who can leverage Ericsson's leading
technology portfolio and investment, providing capabilities to
develop solutions for the USG's most complex communications
challenges, such as connectivity and interoperability between
multi-domain operations.
Ericsson's newly formed organization is well positioned to offer
advisory services to existing customers and USG entities for
designing robust, secure, and highly integrated networking
solutions to support use cases that place extreme demands on 5G
networks. This new organization will also partner with leading
systems integrators, existing customers, and USG entities to
analyze requirements essential for capturing new demands, driving
innovation, and guiding global standardization efforts that are
critical in the evolution to 6G. Ericsson's strategic governmental
partnerships with the National Science Foundation's Advanced
Wireless Research Facility and the CTIA Cybersecurity Lab will
ensure future innovation at commercial speed, scalability across
the entire enterprise, and seamless integration with the highest
levels of cyber security.
*Made in U.S.A. of U.S. and imported parts.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Ericsson for US Defense
Mission Critical Technology and Communications for
Governments
Becoming America's largest-scale 5G manufacturer
Transforming U.S. Navy with 5G
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