Bharti Airtel renews Ericsson deal for pan-India networks

Wednesday, 22 July 2020, 02:44:42
The deal with Ericsson will boost Airtel’s network and operational efficiencies.Under the three-year deal, Ericsson will deploy the latest automation, machine learning and AI tech
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If Nokia and Ericsson can operate in China, our firms should be treated fairly in Europe: Beijing spokesman

Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 13:35:30
China’s 5G market was open to international telecoms firms, including Nokia and Ericsson, said a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs when asked about possible reprisal if Chinese companies were excluded from next-generation networks in Europe.“The companies have already won bids for some projects in China,” said Wang Wenbin, the foreign ministry spokesman, during Tuesday’s regular press conference in Beijing.“We oppose certain countries’ generalisation of the concept of national…
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Airtel renews pan-India managed services partnership with Ericsson

Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 11:54:41
Ericsson to manage pan-India network operations, Airtel’s network operations centre and field maintenance activities across India
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Airtel renews pact with Ericsson for pan-India managed services

Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 10:35:36
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Telecom major Bharti Airtel has renewed its agreement with Swedish gear maker Ericsson to provide pan-India managed network operations, the two companies announced on Tuesday. The three-year deal will see Airtel launching ‘Ericsson Operation Engine’ this year. The agreement covers nationwide Artificial Intelligence-driven managed services, network and IT automation for Airtel’s India mobile operations. Ericsson said it will also manage Airtel’s network operations centre and field maintenance activities across India. “Ericsson Operations Engine consolidates our position as the industry leader in network managed services,” said Nunzio Mirtillo, Head of Ericsson South east Asia, Oceania and India. “With more than 300 global contracts, Ericsson has proven capabilities in managing and operating multi-vendor and multi-technology networks.” Ericsson said it will also provide Network Optimisation Services, combining multi-vendor networks expertise with its state-of-the-art machine learning/AI-enabled Cognitive Software Suite.
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WSJ: China weighs retaliation against Nokia and Ericsson

Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 08:00:46
China is considering retaliating against telecom gear makers Nokia and Ericsson if the European Union follows the United States and Britain in banning Huawei Technologies from 5G networks
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