Ericsson expands Chinese TD-SCDMA interests Posted: 19-May-2005 [Source: Ericsson] [Ericsson announced establishment of another Chinese TD-SCDMA R&D center, this time in Nanjing. In addition, Ericsson signed an agreement with ZTE to collaborate on delivery of TD-SCDMA solutions for China.] Ericsson announced today that it will establish a new R&D center in Nanjing, China, to focus on the development of TD-SCDMA product offerings. The R&D center will be able to fully leverage Ericsson's leading technologies and solutions in 3G, as well as strong local R&D capabilities. It will allow Ericsson to further enhance and complete its TD-SCDMA offerings. The TD-SCDMA R&D Center is expected to have 50 research staff at first.In addition, Ericsson and Zhongxing Telecom Equipment Corporation (ZTE) jointly announced today the signing of a strategic alliance agreement to deliver TD-SCDMA solutions for China.
Under the agreement, ZTE and Ericsson will commence close technical cooperation in the TD-SCDMA area. In accordance with the agreement, Ericsson is to integrate ZTE's TD-SCDMA Node B into its radio access network, including hardware and software, on an OEM basis. As part of the agreement, the two parties will team up to participate in the TD-SCDMA trials in China. More...
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