Ericsson has established a new radio access network (RAN) software research and development (R&D) unit in Bengaluru. The new R&D unit will initially focus on developing 5G and 5G Advanced features for the Ericsson 5G baseband. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with the company’s global RAN software teams.
Commenting on the announcement, managing director, Ericsson India and Head of Network solutions, Market Area South East Asia, Oceania and India, said, “Setting up the R&D centre in India for RAN software development represents a significant step forward towards strengthening our R&D operations in India. Even as we leverage Indian software talent, we are also contributing to building the knowledge base and the telecom eco-system in the country.”
Meanwhile, head, RAN software and compute platforms, Ericsson, said, “This latest Ericsson R&D investment and commitment shows how important India is to our work on next-generation technology. We are building on the strong partnerships we have formed in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Gurugram, and for the first time, we are developing this RAN software ourselves in India. This is a significant step, as it not only supports India’s rising tech scene but also enables us to create solutions in the country that can have a global impact.”
