News summary
- Dell and Ericsson join forces to develop tailored network cloud
infrastructure plans and advise communications service providers on
their cloud transformation journeys
- Dell and Ericsson to commercially introduce Ericsson Cloud RAN
software on Dell PowerEdge servers with continuous testing and
lifecycle management
- Dell and Ericsson to provide joint services capabilities to
offer network operators cohesive and integrated network
infrastructure support
- MeriTalk and Dell study finds 96 percent of communications
service providers say their network transformation strategy is
lagging, which Dell and Ericsson aim to address with new
partnership
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Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC)
announce a strategic partnership to combine their deep industry
expertise with telecom software, solutions and support, to guide
communications service providers (CSPs) through their radio access
network (RAN) cloud transformation journeys.
CSPs are looking to network cloud and operations transformation
to achieve improved economics and agility, while maintaining
network reliability. According to a new MeriTalk
study released today, sponsored by Dell Technologies, nine in
10 CSPs say network transformation is critical to their
organization's survival. However, 96 percent of CSPs surveyed say
their network transformation vision is lagging due to a variety of
factors including limited time and budget, as well as reliability
and security concerns, ultimately holding them back from giving
their customers a modern network.1
Dell and Ericsson's partnership aims to address these concerns
by working alongside CSPs to develop simple and reliable Open
RAN-based network cloud transformation strategies, using Dell and
Ericsson integrated solutions and support.
"Communications service providers have a crucial window of
opportunity to lay the foundation for network cloud transformation
and drive business growth," says Dennis
Hoffman, senior vice president and general manager, Telecom
Systems Business, Dell Technologies. "Our collaboration with
Ericsson, combined with our decades of digital transformation
expertise, will provide network operators the full plan and
technologies they need to accelerate their network and operation
transformations to positively impact the trajectory of their
businesses."
"Working closer with Dell Technologies will help further develop
cloud-native programmable networks that bring new ideas and
practices to the telecom market," says Fredrik Jejdling, Executive
Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks, Ericsson.
"Building upon years of collaboration, this strategic partnership
will strengthen our cloudification efforts as we gear up to launch
Open RAN-based commercial solutions. The cloud-native network will
enable frequent updates and the rollout of new features using
continuous deployment. It will ease the adoption of Cloud RAN
technologies and prepare both companies' portfolios for new
markets."
Through the new agreement, Dell and Ericsson will:
- Collaborate to develop tailored network cloud transformation
plans and advise CSPs on network architectures and operating
models, while also reducing the risks associated with deploying on
open, multi-vendor environments. Dell and Ericsson plan to
co-create solutions that drive energy efficiencies and innovate on
Cloud RAN infrastructure operations.
- Commercially introduce Ericsson Cloud RAN software on Dell
PowerEdge servers. The solution will offer continuous integration
testing and lifecycle management to speed deployment and de-risk
day-2 operations around updates and upgrades, with Dell as a
solution partner.
- Co-develop services that simplify the entire deployment process
from factory validation to installation and ongoing operational
management, backed by Dell and Ericsson's joint support for any
integrated solution.
"To accelerate cloud-based open networks, the telecom industry
needs vendors to come together to develop solutions that deliver
more growth opportunities with minimal risk," says Chris Sambar,
Head of Network, AT&T. "We look forward to the continued
innovation and collaboration as we continue our Open RAN
journey."
In 2023, Ericsson and Dell Technologies began a collaboration to
develop Cloud RAN solutions, leveraging Ericsson Cloud RAN software
and RAN equipment paired with Dell Technologies infrastructure,
with the common goal of broadening the ecosystem and bringing more
flexibility to customers.
Ericsson is participating in the Network X Americas event in
Irving, Texas, with keynote
speeches by Dr. Sibel Tombaz, Head of Product Line Cloud and
Purpose-built 5G RAN and Paul
Challoner, CTO at Global Customer Unit AT&T. Together
with other Ericsson representatives they are at the event to share
insights on the latest progress in the Cloud RAN and Open RAN
market and how Ericsson is working with key partners and customers
to drive the Open RAN industry forward. Discussion topics include
the evolution of wireless networks, defining key performance
indicators for sustainable growth into future networks, Open RAN
industrialization, and more.
Additional resources
- Blog: Network Transformation Critical to Survival, Say
Communications Service Providers
- Connect with Dell via X and LinkedIn
- Connect with Ericsson via X
About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) helps organizations and
individuals build their digital future and transform how they work,
live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's
broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for
the data era.
About Ericsson
Ericsson enables communications service providers and enterprises
to capture the full value of connectivity. The company's portfolio
spans the following business areas: Networks, Cloud Software and
Services, Enterprise Wireless Solutions and Global Communications
Platform. It is designed to help our customers go digital, increase
efficiency and find new revenue streams. Ericsson's innovation
investments have delivered the benefits of mobility and mobile
broadband to billions of people globally. Ericsson stock is listed
on Nasdaq Stockholm and on Nasdaq New York.
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1 According to MeriTalk report, "Network Cloud
Transformation – Global Insights for CSPs", May 2024.
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