Ericsson named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers report
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been recognized as a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers. This recognition highlights Ericsson's strong positioning in both completeness of vision and ability to execute. The company supports over 130 commercial 5G agreements and powers 79 live networks globally. Innovations such as the dual-mode 5G Core and various software solutions enhance coverage and efficiency, reinforcing Ericsson's commitment to delivering superior technology and services.
- Named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure.
- Supports over 130 commercial 5G agreements and 79 live 5G networks globally.
- Innovative software solutions like dual-mode 5G Core improve service delivery.
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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
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