ERICSSON B (ERCA)

Overview

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), widely known as Ericsson, is a multinational company that plays a pivotal role in the global telecommunications sector. With its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson has been at the forefront of mobile connectivity solutions since its foundation in 1876. Initially established as Allmanna Telefon AB LM Ericsson, the company underwent a name change in January 1926 to its current designation. Ericsson's operations span across several key geographical regions, including North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, North East Asia, South East Asia, Oceania, and India, supporting telecom operators and enterprise customers across various industries. The company's business activities are segmented into four primary areas: Networks; Cloud Software and Services; Enterprise; and Other, each catering to different aspects of the telecommunications and digital services markets.

Products and Services

• Networks

  This segment delivers comprehensive radio access network (RAN) solutions across different network spectrum bands ranging from purpose-built and open RAN-prepared hardware and software. It also encompasses cloud RAN; transport solutions; both passive and active antennas; alongside a suite of services focusing on network deployment and support. These solutions are designed to facilitate the enhancement of mobile network capacity, coverage, and user experience, thus enabling telecommunications operators to efficiently manage and expand their networks.

• Cloud Software and Services

  Ericsson's Cloud Software and Services segment is anchored on providing core networks, business and operational support systems, network design and optimization, and managed network services. These offerings are essential for operators looking to transition to more flexible, scalable, and efficient cloud-based networks. The services also include the implementation and management of next-generation technologies such as 5G, ensuring optimized network performance and service delivery.

• Enterprise

  The Enterprise segment addresses the growing demand for more sophisticated communication tools in the business sector, offering a global communications platform that includes cloud-based unified communications as a service (UCaaS), contact center as a service (CCaaS), and communications platform as a service (CPaaS). Additionally, Ericsson provides enterprise wireless solutions like private wireless networks and wireless WAN pre-packaged solutions, catering to the specific needs of businesses for secure and reliable connectivity. Other innovations include mobile financial services, security solutions, and advertising services, which represent new business opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

• Other

  Within this segment, Ericsson includes services under Redbee Media, which specializes in preparing and distributing live and video services for broadcasters, sports leagues, and communications service providers. This division underscores Ericsson’s commitment to supporting the broader media ecosystem with reliable and scalable content delivery solutions, facilitating seamless access to entertainment and information for audiences worldwide.