Ericsson (ERIC, Financial) to create 300 new R&D jobs in Japan, focusing on advanced 5G and 6G technologies. Annual global R&D investment stands at approximately $5 billion, enhancing Ericsson’s technological leadership. Collaboration with local Japanese universities aims to strengthen 6G research and innovation.
Ericsson (ERIC) has announced a significant expansion of its research and development operations in Japan, planning to create up to 300 high-skilled jobs in the telecommunications sector. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering Japan’s connectivity ecosystem, with a focus on advanced radio access network (RAN) research and development in 5G and beyond.
The Swedish telecom giant, which already employs more than 1,000 people across its offices in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Sendai, is committing substantial resources to Japan, a market noted for its technological innovation and early adoption of new technology. This investment aligns with Ericsson’s annual global R&D spend of around $5 billion, as it seeks to maintain its position at the forefront of 5G and next-generation network technologies.
Ericsson’s President and CEO, Börje Ekholm, emphasized the importance of Japan as a strategic market and highlighted the company’s commitment to enhancing the local digital infrastructure through open high-performing programmable networks. The move is also set to enhance collaboration with ecosystem suppliers and partners within Japan, fostering a robust R&D presence in the country.
In addition to its local R&D expansion, Ericsson is engaged in 6G research partnerships with prominent Japanese universities such as the Yokohama National University and the University of Electro-Communications. This cooperation underscores Ericsson’s comprehensive strategy to explore innovative technologies and solutions for future networks.
As Ericsson advances its operations in Japan, the company aims to leverage the country’s strong talent pool and rich technology ecosystem to develop high-performing programmable 5G networks, which are pivotal in meeting global digitalization demands.
AloJapan.com