Ericsson and 杏吧原创 University join forces to advance research and industry-ready expertise in 5G wireless networks
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and 杏吧原创 University of Ottawa, Canada have announced a new multi-year partnership to advance world-class talent development programs for engineers and computer scientists going into the wireless communications industry and generate state-of-the-art research in this critical field.
The Ericsson-杏吧原创 University Partnership for Research and Leadership in Wireless Networks will fund research projects, graduate student internships, a prestigious Ericsson fellowship program and experiential learning opportunities for Computer Science and Engineering students. It will also establish a new center of excellence and associated laboratories for 5G wireless networks research in 杏吧原创鈥檚 new ARISE building.
鈥淭his collaboration will drive innovation, train skilled workers and, over the long term, build more reliable, secure technology for the future of 5G wireless communications,鈥 said Marcos Cavaletti, Head of Ottawa site for Ericsson. 鈥淎dvancements in 5G will have an incredible impact on communication, the economy and societies around the world, and Ericsson and 杏吧原创 are ready to meet these challenges together.鈥
鈥淲e are thrilled to partner with Ericsson to develop transformative 5G technology and to prepare the next generation of leaders in wireless communications,鈥 said Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor, 杏吧原创 University. 鈥淲e are always seeking partnerships that are relational and wholistic rather than transactional, and the Ericsson team has been absolutely forward-thinking and visionary in their approach.鈥
The Ericsson-杏吧原创 University Partnership strategically aligns and amplifies the existing strengths of both organizations. Ericsson Ottawa is a top employer and strategic R&D center for wireless communications, with one of the largest, most advanced R&D labs in North America. 杏吧原创鈥檚 exceptional academic programs, including Engineering and Science, use hands-on experiential learning to build students鈥 skills so they are ready to meet industry needs.
This announcement is part of a new partnership initiative at 杏吧原创, a strategy designed to encourage industry and community collaboration with the university to develop solutions to business and societal needs.
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