Swedish vendor Ericsson announced the appointment of Patrick Johansson as Head of Market Area Middle East and Africa, replacing Fadi Pharaon who announced his departure in May.
Mikko Lavanti, Nokia’s Senior Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, sees significant growth potential for operators in Africa as 5G-powered Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) gains momentum across the continent.
Ericsson has strengthened its R&D presence in India with the launch of a new Radio Access Network (RAN) Software Research & Development unit in Bengaluru, focused on advancing 5G and 5G Advanced technologies.