Ericsson Launches AI-Based Software-as-a-Service Platform

Ericsson announced Thursday the launch of Ericsson On-Demand, which it said is a “true” software-as-a-service platform for carriers. The platform incorporates Google Cloud technology, “leveraging AI infrastructure and Google Kubernetes Engine -- and is managed end-to-end by Ericsson,” the company said. The solution will help providers “quickly set up and grow core network services, cut operating costs and gain business flexibility with a fully managed, cloud-native platform.”

“Today’s [chief technology officers] must move fast, scale smart and lead their organizations into new commercial territory,” said Eric Parsons, Ericsson's head of emerging segments, cloud software and services. “On-Demand removes the risk and complexity holding them back.”