Christopher Ling Leads Ericsson's New US Federal Group: EFTG to Focus on 5G for Government Agencies' Digital Transformation.
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| Ericsson Partners to Drive US Government's 5G Innovation: EFTG Collaborates with Integrators and Customers for Advanced Communication Solutions. Image: Ericsson |
Ericsson has established a new entity, Ericsson Federal Technologies Group (EFTG), to focus on delivering 5G-driven digital transformation across multiple agencies in the US federal government.
5G is seen as crucial for national and economic security, and a key component of defense modernization programs.
EFTG will be led by Christopher Ling, who brings decades of experience in federal and commercial technology sectors.
He highlights the importance of secure and reliable 5G infrastructure for national security, and aims to expand on existing projects with the Department of Defense (DoD) while reaching new government agencies.
Ericsson meets US government requirements for 5G networks, including Open RAN (Radio Access Network) technology and equipment manufactured in the US.
This focus on domestic manufacturing aligns with growing national security concerns around global tech supply chains.
EFTG boasts a dedicated team that can leverage Ericsson's existing technology portfolio to develop solutions for the US government's most complex communication challenges.
These challenges include ensuring seamless connectivity and interoperability between different operations.
Looking ahead, Ericsson's new organization is positioned to offer advisory services for designing secure and integrated networking solutions.
They will also partner with leading systems integrators and existing customers to analyze future demands and drive innovation in 5G technology, paving the way for the evolution to 6G.
Ericsson's existing partnerships with organizations like the National Science Foundation further ensure continued innovation and seamless integration with the highest cybersecurity standards.