Networked Society

This is an overview of the Networked Society and what value proposition we are trying to build at Ericsson.

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1. Join us in building the networked society. Amit Badlani @amitster007
2. Networked Society
3. How connected are you? How many connected devices do you have in your home? Examples: • Cell phone • TV • Game systems • Computers • Tablets • Connected appliances • Connected cars
4. Dispersion of Connected Devices
5. Who is Ericsson? Ericsson is the driving force behind the Networked Society, where every person and every industry is empowered to reach their full potential.
6. Ericsson’s global influence 35 000 Number of patents 116 000 + Number of employees 1B Subscribers in networks that we manage in 100 countries Subscribers on Ericsson supported networks 40% Of the world's mobile calls are on Ericsson networks 180+ Countries we operate in 2.5B 5 th largest software company
7. Strengthen: Market Leadership Explore: Emerging Opportunities Telecom Operators TV & Media Public Safety Utilities Transport Ericsson’s global customers
8. Environmental Impact Minimizing CO2 footprint globally Economic Prosperity Contribute to social and economic development Social Equity Communication is a basic human need Technology for good
9. Introducing Ericsson Research Silicon Valley
10. Ericsson in the Silicon Valley Research Ecosystem Device ecosystem Apple, Google, Mozilla Universities Stanford: SDN Berkeley: Big data CMU: Wireless Ericsson Silicon Valley Operator Innovation Labs AT&T, Verizon, Orange Labs, etc. Enterprise, Cloud Salesforce, HP, General Electric, VMWare San Jose Campus Santa Clara Campus
11. Ericsson Research Focus Areas Wireless Access Networks Sustainability Security 1 Cloud Technologies 7 Services Media and Network 8 Radio Access Technologies 11 Management of Complex Systems 2 Network technologies 9
12. SkyDeck Berkeley is one of the first in-house public research university accelerator programs, with a track record of successfully helping university teams to launch viable start-ups. The startups at SkyDeck are working to commercialize the latest ideas, research and technologies coming out of U.C. Berkeley. Many of these startups are seeking industry partners to help them bring their products to market We have partnered with SkyDeck of UC Berkeley to support young entrepreneurs. Ericsson contributes by providing technology and business guidance to selected SkyDeck teams, as well as organizing panel discussions about our industry and the Networked Society With our innovation program; the Ericsson Garage, we are extending our engagement with universities, to work with the broader innovation ecosystem around the university campus, to complement our more traditional partnerships with leading research groups and doctoral programs Ericsson Garage & SkydeCK Berkeley
13. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion 31% Of all diversity hires in 2015 came through the university program. 30% Female engineering interns Sponsorship or involvement in North America diversity events and organizations: • Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing • National Society of Black Engineers • IEEE Women in Engineering • Watermark Conference • Support of local organizations and events like Women in Tech, Women in Business and Young Women in Science and Engineering.
14. Ericsson Internships Ericsson internships • Mentorship from top industry professionals • Real project involvement • Global and regional exposure • Networking with students from across the US & Canada • Volunteering and social activism • Long-term career growth In 2016, there were 360 interns from 80 different universities in the North America internship program.
15. Your passion determines what comes next. Apply your ideas and insights to empower people, business and society. Discover what makes YOU + ERICSSON a powerful combination. Q&A
16. Be Social. Follow us on twitter at @EricssonUR Share your experiences with #EricssonStudents