Ericsson has taken a new approach to targeting U.S. government agencies with 5G services by establishing a dedicated organization to provide the relevant technology, with the aim of compensating for carriers’ lower investment levels. did.
Ericsson Federal Technology Group (EFTG) will target state and federal government agencies with 5G-based digital transformation technologies to improve services and national security and modernize defense programs.
The vendor said EFTG meets U.S. government requirements for digital transformation programs, including compatibility with open RAN technology and equipment manufactured at Ericsson’s Texas-based 5G Smart Factory.
In addition to network equipment, Ericsson will provide a professional services team to advise government agencies on best practices for deploying 5G services and applications.
Yossi Cohen, president and director of Ericsson North America, said EFTG builds on existing projects with the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, and said, “Ericsson has laid the foundations for multiple 5G prototype deployments. We are providing it.”
EFTG will be led by Christopher Lin, who has “extensive experience growing federal and commercial businesses in advanced technology and cybersecurity.” He previously held numerous positions over his nearly 30-year career at consultancy firm Booz Allen Hamilton, most recently as vice president and group leader of the firm’s U.S.-based national security business. Ta.
Ericsson closed its North American field services division in 2023 due to lower carrier spending on 5G networks across the region, but $14 billion RAN deal completed With AT&T.
