In a significant milestone,
Delivered across three continents in a trial with Ericsson Enterprise IT, hybrid working with a secure, always connected 5G laptop experience and automated network switching is realized for the first time.
Centralized control of 5G connectivity combined with cloud-based services boosts the potential of 5G to remove on-prem IT infrastructure, unlocking new possibilities for flexible site strategies with improved sustainability.
Delivering secure laptop connectivity with a consistent employee experience everywhere is a prerequisite for hybrid working. Whilst our phones safely and automatically connect to 5G, connecting on a laptop can be time consuming due to the limited availability and coverage of secure Wi-Fi networks. Ericsson is rewriting that story with Ericsson Virtual Cellular Network (EVCN), an Ericsson ONE innovation.
EVCN automates eSIM profile management and gives enterprise control of the ordering, downloading and activation of multiple eSIM profiles on 5G Windows 11 PCs. This empowers enterprises to maintain their own virtual cellular network and connect employee's laptops quickly and securely to different 5G networks. Powered by Windows 11 (OS), capable of eSIM profile selection and automatic network switching, 5G connections are automatically established based on enterprise policies, eliminating the need for end-user involvement. 'Enterprises need to provide secure remote access to mobile employees, no matter where they work,' said
By leveraging the performance and coverage of 5G networks, the EVCN solution helps organizations to deliver an 'always-connected' experience and increase productivity of the hybrid workforce. Whether working from home, in remote workspaces or travelling abroad, enterprises can be confident that employees will benefit from being automatically connected to the best performing and most suitable 5G network by the simple activation of the right eSIM profile.
Proven in a trial with Ericsson Enterprise IT serving Ericsson employees, 5G laptop connectivity was provided by
'It's imperative for enterprises to not only provide timely and reliable connectivity for their workforce, but also to equip IT leaders with the tools to help safeguard and strengthen those connections,' said
The trial was extended to include eSIM management of a private 5G network in Ericsson's D-15 lab in Santa Clara using the Thales eSIM-as-a-Service (eSaaS). Automatic network switching between private and public 5G networks was also demonstrated on laptops as employees moved outside the coverage of the private network and back on to the public network. 'Private network deployments are drastically increasing. Enterprises need a simplified and secure way to connect people and devices to their 4G/5G private networks. In this trial, Thales has demonstrated that its 'eSIM-as-a-Service' technology facilitates this crucial step, by connecting eSIM-enabled laptops to Ericsson's 5G private network in a smooth and secure manner. This offer provides enterprises a seamless way to order and configure eSIMs through an intuitive web interface. In just a few clicks, enterprises are connected,' said
High performing 5G networks make it possible for Enterprise employees to securely access cloud-based services like Microsoft Teams and Office 365 using 5G connected Windows 11 PCs at the office, at home, as well as on-the-move. EVCN, cloud and 5G combined is reimagining the reality of hybrid working for enterprises, delivering a cost efficient, sustainable IT solution. Ryuji Wakikawa, Vice President and Head of
This trial with Ericsson Enterprise IT is displayed jointly with Microsoft,
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