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New Ericsson Open Lab in Ottawa to drive network virtualization technologies
to help service providers pursue and realize new deployment and 5G use case scenarios , as well as create opportunities to increase automation and reduce manual intervention . The lab offers space to further explore Open RAN technologies , including aspects such as virtualization , management and orchestration .
Ericsson has established the Ericsson
Open Lab , a new space to collaborate and innovate with leading Ericsson Cloud RAN customers and ecosystem partners to drive virtualized 5G Radio Access Networks ( RAN ) technologies .
Ericsson Open Lab is accessible virtually to customers globally . It is co-located with the company ’ s Cloud RAN expertise at Ericsson ’ s R & D site in Ottawa . The company will support these activities from its locations around the world .
Ericsson Open Lab enables fast and interactive collaboration that delivers innovation to complement existing RAN solutions . Ericsson Open Lab also aims
Fredrik Jejdling , Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks , Ericsson , said : “ Open technology underpins the modern mobile miracle , which connects more than eight billion devices today with one set of global operating standards . With Ericsson Open Lab , we invite our customers and partners to co-create and bring new cloud innovations to 5G .
“ We have created this collaboration to develop architectures and common operating standards that complement existing 5G ready technology .”
Major League Baseball partners with Citrix to evolve business operations
Major League Baseball ( MLB ) and Citrix have announced a new multi-year partnership that will evolve MLB ’ s business operations in an increasingly mobile and remote industry . To adapt to changes throughout its business , MLB has selected Citrix as its Official Workspace and App Delivery Partner . The league will utilize Citrix ’ s digital workspace solutions so employees can deliver the future of baseball in a more agile fashion .
“ Much like players on the field , our internal teams need agility and innovative tools that allow them to quickly and easily access the resources they need to perform at their best ,” said Chris Marinak , MLB Chief Operations and Strategy Officer . “ Using Citrix , we can enable our employees to maximize productivity and performance from wherever they are .”
Under the agreement , MLB will leverage Citrix digital workspace solutions , including Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix ADC , to provide employees with unified access to everything they need to get work done , from anywhere – at home , from a ballpark , in the office or on the road .
“ The last year has been one of unprecedented change , but one thing remains the same : people need and want to connect through sports ,” said Tim Minahan , Executive Vice President of Strategy , Citrix .
“ We are proud to be teaming with MLB to power their highly dynamic work environment and help them continue to innovate to keep their employees and fans engaged .”
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