Around 500 professionals specializing in fiber network deployment and maintenance services have joined Ericsson, bringing a relevant skill set to further expand in the growing field of fiber optic-related services.
Combining the expertise, tools, and processes of both companies will allow Ericsson to create a global fiber optic services hub, from which to further strengthen its presence in this growing market.
The demand for fiber optic transmission is growing rapidly to meet the increasing bandwidth requirements driven by new applications, especially video services. According to the Ericsson Mobility Report, 85 percent of data traffic generated by smartphone video applications passes over Wi-Fi, primarily indoors.
Ericsson offers end-to-end fiber network deployments based on global best practices, with services encompassing planning and design, project generation, and management. Ericsson's fiber optic deployment methodology and integrated, real-time, end-to-end tools provide the company with unique capabilities to efficiently scale large and complex projects.
