AT&T selects Ericsson to enhance its TV Platform
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* Ericsson to work with AT&T on the evolution of its satellite and wireline TV
platform
* Platform evolution to integrate best-in-class DIRECTV and U-verse
technologies
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced it has been selected to work with AT&T
on the evolution of AT&T's TV experience platform. AT&T will be combining
industry-leading capabilities of AT&T's U-verse and DIRECTV platforms to deliver
its entertainment experience across AT&T's satellite and wireline networks.
This evolution will utilize leading technologies from AT&T's U-verse platform
and AT&T's DIRECTV satellite platform to deliver a premium TV experience,
serving customers across both satellite and wireline access networks.
"By collaborating with Ericsson, AT&T will be able to enhance its service
offerings across its networks," said Enrique Rodriguez, Executive Vice President
and Chief Technical Officer, AT&T Entertainment and Internet Services.
"Combining these technologies together uniquely positions AT&T to offer
consumers an unparalleled bundled video entertainment, mobile and broadband
experience."
"AT&T has long been one of the most future-oriented, pioneering operators in
the industry and we look forward to helping them to evolve their platforms which
will give consumers an advanced TV experience," said Per Borgklint, Senior Vice
President and Head of Business Unit Support Solutions, Ericsson.
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American countries. In the U.S., our wireless network offers the nation's
strongest LTE signal and the most reliable 4G LTE network. We offer the best
global wireless coverage*. And we help businesses worldwide serve their
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limited/restricted in some countries.
Ericsson at IBC 2015
At IBC 2015 in Amsterdam we are showcasing solutions and services that empower
customers to put the connected consumer at center stage in the new internet era
of television. We'll show how this is achieved through the delivery of seamless
experiences, personalized discovery, immersive content, and constantly evolving
services.
Ericsson will highlight how it sets itself apart with a unique combination of
consumer insights, industry-leading portfolio, and global transformation
services that are together helping customers embrace the opportunities of the
Networked Society.
You can find us at IBC in Hall 1, Stand 1:D61. Follow us during the event using
(at)EricssonTV and join the discussion using #IBCShow.
For more information on Ericsson at IBC 2015, see here
Download high-resolution photos and broadcast-quality video at
www.ericsson.com/press
Ericsson is the driving force behind the Networked Society - a world leader in
communications technology and services. Our long-term relationships with every
major telecom operator in the world allow people, business and society to
fulfill their potential and create a more sustainable future.
Our services, software and infrastructure - especially in mobility, broadband
and the cloud - are enabling the telecom industry and other sectors to do better
business, increase efficiency, improve the user experience and capture new
opportunities.
With approximately 115,000 professionals and customers in 180 countries, we
combine global scale with technology and services leadership. We support
networks that connect more than 2.5 billion subscribers. Forty percent of the
world's mobile traffic is carried over Ericsson networks. And our investments in
research and development ensure that our solutions - and our customers - stay in
front.
Founded in 1876, Ericsson has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Net sales
in 2014 were SEK 228.0 billion (USD 33.1 billion). Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ
OMX stock exchange in Stockholm and the NASDAQ in New York
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