Ericsson commits to Japan R&D investment
Ericsson (ERIC) has announced plans to expand its R&D presence in Japan, with an initial creation of up to 300 high-skilled telecommunications jobs. The investment will focus on advanced RAN R&D in 5G and beyond, aiming to strengthen Japan's connectivity ecosystem. The company, which currently employs over 1,000 people in Japan, invests approximately $5 billion annually in global R&D.
The expansion will support Japan's digital infrastructure development through open high-performing programmable networks, fostering collaboration with local ecosystem suppliers and partners. Ericsson is already engaged in 6G research partnerships with Japanese universities and maintains offices in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Sendai since beginning operations in Japan in 1985.
Ericsson (ERIC) ha annunciato l'espansione della sua presenza in R&S in Giappone, con la creazione iniziale di fino a 300 posti di lavoro altamente specializzati nelle telecomunicazioni. L'investimento sarà focalizzato sulla ricerca avanzata RAN nel 5G e oltre, con l'obiettivo di rafforzare l'ecosistema di connettività giapponese. L'azienda, che attualmente impiega oltre 1.000 persone in Giappone, investe circa 5 miliardi di dollari all'anno in R&S a livello globale.
Questa espansione supporterà lo sviluppo dell'infrastruttura digitale giapponese attraverso reti programmabili aperte e ad alte prestazioni, promuovendo la collaborazione con fornitori e partner locali. Ericsson è già impegnata in partnership di ricerca sul 6G con università giapponesi e mantiene uffici a Tokyo, Yokohama e Sendai sin dall'inizio delle sue attività in Giappone nel 1985.
Ericsson (ERIC) ha anunciado planes para expandir su presencia en I+D en Japón, con la creación inicial de hasta 300 empleos altamente cualificados en telecomunicaciones. La inversión se centrará en la investigación avanzada de RAN en 5G y más allá, con el objetivo de fortalecer el ecosistema de conectividad en Japón. La compañía, que actualmente emplea a más de 1,000 personas en Japón, invierte aproximadamente 5 mil millones de dólares anuales en I+D a nivel global.
La expansión apoyará el desarrollo de la infraestructura digital de Japón a través de redes programables abiertas y de alto rendimiento, fomentando la colaboración con proveedores y socios locales. Ericsson ya está involucrada en asociaciones de investigación en 6G con universidades japonesas y mantiene oficinas en Tokio, Yokohama y Sendai desde que comenzó sus operaciones en Japón en 1985.
에릭슨(ERIC)은 일본에서 연구개발(R&D) 인력을 확대할 계획을 발표했으며, 초기에는 300명의 고급 통신 인력을 채용할 예정입니다. 이번 투자는 5G 및 그 이후의 첨단 RAN 연구개발에 집중하여 일본의 연결성 생태계를 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 현재 일본에서 1,000명 이상의 직원을 고용하고 있는 이 회사는 전 세계적으로 연간 약 50억 달러의 연구개발비를 투자하고 있습니다.
이번 확장은 개방형 고성능 프로그래머블 네트워크를 통해 일본의 디지털 인프라 발전을 지원하며, 현지 생태계 공급업체 및 파트너와의 협력을 촉진할 것입니다. 에릭슨은 이미 일본 대학들과 6G 연구 협력을 진행 중이며, 1985년 일본에서 사업을 시작한 이후 도쿄, 요코하마, 센다이에 사무소를 운영하고 있습니다.
Ericsson (ERIC) a annoncé son projet d'élargir sa présence en R&D au Japon, avec la création initiale de jusqu'à 300 emplois hautement qualifiés dans les télécommunications. Cet investissement se concentrera sur la recherche avancée RAN en 5G et au-delà, visant à renforcer l'écosystème de connectivité japonais. L'entreprise, qui emploie actuellement plus de 1 000 personnes au Japon, investit environ 5 milliards de dollars par an en R&D à l'échelle mondiale.
Cette expansion soutiendra le développement de l'infrastructure numérique japonaise grâce à des réseaux programmables ouverts et performants, favorisant la collaboration avec les fournisseurs et partenaires locaux. Ericsson est déjà engagée dans des partenariats de recherche sur la 6G avec des universités japonaises et possède des bureaux à Tokyo, Yokohama et Sendai depuis le début de ses opérations au Japon en 1985.
Ericsson (ERIC) hat Pläne angekündigt, seine F&E-Präsenz in Japan auszubauen, mit einer anfänglichen Schaffung von bis zu 300 hochqualifizierten Arbeitsplätzen im Bereich Telekommunikation. Die Investition konzentriert sich auf fortschrittliche RAN-Forschung und -Entwicklung im Bereich 5G und darüber hinaus, mit dem Ziel, das Konnektivitäts-Ökosystem Japans zu stärken. Das Unternehmen, das derzeit über 1.000 Mitarbeiter in Japan beschäftigt, investiert weltweit jährlich etwa 5 Milliarden US-Dollar in Forschung und Entwicklung.
Die Expansion wird die Entwicklung der digitalen Infrastruktur Japans durch offene, leistungsstarke programmierbare Netzwerke unterstützen und die Zusammenarbeit mit lokalen Zulieferern und Partnern fördern. Ericsson ist bereits in 6G-Forschungskooperationen mit japanischen Universitäten engagiert und unterhält seit Beginn seiner Tätigkeit in Japan im Jahr 1985 Büros in Tokio, Yokohama und Sendai.
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Ericsson's R&D investment in Japan strengthens its position in a key market while addressing future network demands and global competition.
Ericsson's planned R&D investment in Japan represents a strategic market positioning move with several important dimensions. By committing to create up to 300 high-skilled jobs focused on Radio Access Network (RAN) development, Ericsson is establishing deeper roots in one of the world's most technologically advanced telecommunications markets.
The investment carries three key strategic benefits: First, it positions Ericsson closer to Japan's innovation ecosystem, known for early technology adoption and cutting-edge network requirements. Second, it strengthens Ericsson's global R&D capabilities in critical 5G and future 6G technologies. Third, it supports Ericsson's open RAN strategy, which is increasingly important as network architectures evolve.
This move should be viewed within the context of intense global competition in telecommunications infrastructure. With annual R&D spending of approximately
The emphasis on open high-performing programmable networks aligns with industry direction toward more flexible network architectures. By expanding its footprint in Japan, Ericsson gains proximity to important regional customers while positioning for long-term technological leadership in Asia.
This investment follows Ericsson's existing collaborations with SoftBank and Japanese universities on 6G research, indicating a coordinated long-term strategy rather than an isolated initiative. For Ericsson shareholders, this represents a calculated expansion of R&D capabilities in a strategic market that could strengthen competitive positioning in next-generation network technologies.
- Up to 300 R&D jobs could initially be created in
Japan , highlighting the country's strategic importance to Ericsson - Investment to support
Japan's connectivity ecosystem of partners, suppliers and customers globally - R&D innovation to help accelerate the build-out of national digital infrastructure, through deployment of open high-performing programmable networks
Today's announcement of intention coincides with a country visit by Ericsson President and CEO, Börje Ekholm.
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While the process is in its initial stages, Ekholm said the commitment is actively being progressed.
"Our intent to expand R&D in
The speed, low-latency, large data capacity and intelligent capabilities of high performing, programmable networks are key to making innovative new technology business use cases - including AI - a reality.
The RAN-focused investment will benefit from closer collaboration with ecosystem suppliers and partners in
Per Narvinger, Executive Vice President and Head of Ericsson Networks, says the investment will enable Ericsson to better meet
"Ericsson has a long and proud history in
He adds: "The race for digitalization is a global competition and high-performing programmable 5G networks will be instrumental for
Globally, Ericsson invests around
Ericsson began operations in
In addition to the intent to expand research and development operations in
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