Ericsson opens R&D unit to drive 5G software development in Bengaluru

Ericsson, a multinational telecommunications company that offers networking and telecommunications equipment and services globally, has opened a new R&D unit to drive 5G software development in Bengaluru, on November 13.

The new R&D unit would initially focus on developing 5G and 5G Advanced features for the Ericsson 5G baseband. The work would be carried out in close collaboration with the company’s global RAN (Radio Access Network) software teams.

According to the Swedish firm, the initiative is part of Ericsson’s broader R&D expansion in India, including the growth of ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) development. Ericsson is focused on advancing 5G, 6G and AI development across R&D centres in Bengaluru, Chennai and Gurugram.

Nitin Bansal, Managing Director, Ericsson India and Head of Network solutions, Market Area South East Asia, Oceania and India, said, “Setting up the R&D centre in India for RAN software development represents a significant step forward towards strengthening our R&D operations in India. Even as we leverage Indian software talent, we are also contributing to building the knowledge base and the telecom eco-system in the country.”

David Bjore, Head of RAN Software & Compute Platforms, Ericsson, said, “We’re building on the strong partnerships we’ve formed in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Gurugram, and for the first time, we’re developing this RAN software ourselves in India. This is a significant step, as it not only supports India’s rising tech scene but also enables us to create solutions in the country that can have a global impact.”