Ericsson has established Ericsson Federal Technology Group (EFTG), a new organization dedicated to enabling 5G-driven digital transformation across multiple agencies of the U.S. federal government. 5G communications technology is essential to the national and economic security of the United States and is a key component of the United States’ defense modernization program.
The United States Government (USG) Digital Transformation aims to accelerate innovation with a focus on rapid adoption of commercial technologies. As the market leader in 5G, Ericsson recognizes the importance of our continued commitment to our customers, our investment in new technologies to continually improve our services, and our responsibility to national security.
EFTG will be led by Christopher Lin, who has extensive experience growing federal and commercial businesses in advanced technology and cybersecurity. Mr. Lin previously worked at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he held numerous positions over his nearly 30-year career, most recently as executive vice president and group leader of the U.S. national security business.
Ericsson meets USG requirements for 5G networks, including support for American-made* open RAN-enabled technology and equipment through its Texas-based US 5G Smart Factory. Additionally, EFTG has a dedicated team that can leverage Ericsson’s cutting-edge technology portfolio and investments, providing the ability to develop solutions to USG’s most complex communications challenges, including connectivity and interoperability between multi-domain operations. .
Ericsson’s newly formed organization will provide advisory services to existing customers and USG entities to design robust, secure, and highly integrated networking solutions that support use cases that place extreme demands on 5G networks. is in a favorable position. The new organization will also partner with leading system integrators, existing customers, and USG organizations to capture new demand, drive innovation, and provide essential support to guide global standardization efforts essential to the evolution to 6G. Analyze your requirements. Ericsson’s strategic government partnership with the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Wireless Research Facility and CTIA Cybersecurity Institute ensures future innovation at commercial speed, scalability across the enterprise, and seamless integration with the highest levels of cybersecurity To do.
Yossi Cohen, President and Director of Ericsson North America
Connecting individuals, businesses, and national security requires a secure, reliable, and resilient 5G infrastructure. We are pleased that Ericsson can build on existing projects with the US government, including the Department of Defense, providing the foundation for multiple 5G prototype deployments, and expand to other government agencies with our innovation and leadership. Masu.
Christopher Ring, CEO, Ericsson Federal Technologies Group
Ericsson has been connecting America for more than 120 years, and I couldn’t be more excited to join a company with such a focus on resiliency, connectivity, and security. I believe 5G is the solution to keeping America safe and competitive because the Department of Defense aims to connect us under one secure unified communications system.
