Ericsson creating new 5G R&D site in France

STOCKHOLM — Ericsson announced Monday it is establishing a new R&D site in France with up to 300 employees to accelerate 5G development in Europe. Initially focusing on 5G software development and security, the R&D site will be established in Ericsson’s offices in Massy, France (pictured), part of Paris-Saclay, one of Europe’s largest innovation zones, Ericsson said in the news release. Ericsson said it will open the new R&D site in early 2020, with a progressive ramp-up to increase its presence to up to 300 employees. The company said that the establishment of the new R&D site in France will...