Ericsson has announced a €200 million investment over the next three years at its Athlone facility in Ireland, reinforcing its global leadership in intelligent network management and automation. The initiative, supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland, will boost Ericsson’s capabilities in developing high-performing, open, and programmable 5G networks.
A key focus of the investment is the enhancement of the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP), an open, multi-vendor system for managing 4G and 5G Radio Access Networks. Largely designed in Athlone, EIAP enables the integration of third-party rApps and leverages AI, machine learning, and analytics to drive autonomous, efficient network operations.
This move strengthens Athlone’s role as a global center of excellence and aligns with IDA Ireland’s national strategy for innovation and growth.
Denis Dullea, Head of Ericsson Athlone, said, “This investment is a testament to our commitment to Ireland and the exceptional talent here.” Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, added that the initiative supports the country’s long-term innovation goals.
Source: Culled from TelecomLead.com News Desk
