Fujitsu Limited and Ericsson have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver end-to-end 5G network solutions and related services. The two companies are joining forces to develop this based on their combined portfolios – spanning radio access and core network – initially for 5G in Japan, thereby connecting communications service providers to the global 5G ecosystem.
Before testing global waters, the companies aim to initially provide systems and solutions for the 5G Japanese market, according to a press note issued by Ericsson.
In the 5G era, mobile communications service providers anticipate the ability to provide highly scalable and intelligent services through open and globally standardised technology.
As a well-known network technology provider, Fujitsu says it is making concerted efforts to support open standards activities driven by major telecommunications providers and aims to achieve broad interoperability for its radio access products in global markets.
Tango Matsumoto, Executive VP, Head of Network Business Group at Fujitsu, said in the statement, “From mobile broadband, expected to be the first widespread use case of 5G, to the Internet of Things (IoT) and beyond, this partnership holds out the promise of exciting new business opportunities.”
Fredrik Jejdling, Executive VP and Head of Business Area Networks at Ericsson, said, “By working closely with operators and partners, we are creating solutions that will bring successful use cases and applications to the market.”
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