Ericsson Strengthens India Footprint with New RAN R&D Facility

Ericsson is strengthening its presence in India with the establishment of a new Radio Access Network (RAN) Software Research & Development (R&D) unit in Bengaluru. The initiative follows a number of recent Ericsson R&D investments in India, reflecting both the country’s skilled workforce and Ericsson’s commitment to the local and global markets. 

The new R&D unit will initially focus on developing 5G and 5G Advanced features for the Ericsson 5G baseband. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with the company’s global RAN software teams.

Recognized as one of the country's fastest-growing technology hubs, Bengaluru is well known  for  its skilled professional talent pool — especially within software engineering — and the presence of major global telecom companies. The dynamic ecosystem positions the city as a prime  location for R&D operations in India.

Nitin Bansal, Managing Director, Ericsson India and Head of Network solutions, Market Area South East Asia, Oceania and India, says: “Setting up the R&D Center in India for RAN software development represents a significant step forward towards strengthening our R&D operations in India. Even as we leverage Indian software talent, we are also contributing to building the knowledge base and the telecom eco-system in the country.”  

David Bjore, Head of RAN Software & Compute Platforms, Ericsson, says: “This latest Ericsson R&D investment and commitment shows how important India is to our work on next-generation technology. We’re building on the strong partnerships we’ve formed in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Gurugram, and for the first time, we’re developing this RAN software ourselves in India. This is a significant step, as it not only supports India’s rising tech scene but also enables us to create solutions in the country that can have a global impact.”