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Concordia becomes Ericsson’s first Tier 1 university partner in North America

‘We are eager to continue working together to push the boundaries of what is possible’
September 23, 2024
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Mourad Debbabi: “Together, we are advancing research and creating opportunities for our students and faculty to engage with real-world challenges."

Ericsson has designated Concordia as its first Tier 1 university partner in North America, marking a new phase in an ongoing collaboration. It’s the highest level an academic institution can achieve with Ericsson. The partnership will focus on advancing research, innovation and training in various fields such as cybersecurity, applied artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, 5G and beyond.

Based within Concordia’s Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, the collaboration involves establishing joint projects focused on research and innovation, patent development and the creation of customized training programs.

"Concordia's collaboration with Ericsson highlights our commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships that drive both educational and technological progress," says Graham Carr, university president and vice-chancellor.

"As Ericsson’s first Tier 1 university partner in North America, we are excited and eager to continue working together to push the boundaries of what is possible in this era of cloud computing."

A group of people standing together and smiling for the camera Makan Pourzandi, Mourad Debbabi, Robert Lalla, Magnus Frodigh, Eva Fogelström, Graham Carr and Paul Baptista.

Paving the way for innovation

Ericsson, a global leader in communications technology and services, operates in 180 countries and supports more than two billion subscribers worldwide. The company is at the forefront of 2G to 6G mobile technologies, with an extensive portfolio that includes mobile and fixed network infrastructure, software, broadband and multimedia solutions.

"Expanding our partnership with Concordia will drive innovation in Canada’s information and communication technology space and grow opportunities for both professionals and learners in the field," says Jeanette Irekvist, president of Ericsson Canada. "Our longstanding relationship has resulted in numerous successes, providing Ericsson with incredible talent and paving the way for an incredible foundation of innovation in the latest technologies."

Magnus Frodigh is the vice president and head of Ericsson Research. "Ericsson has a long history of successful collaboration with Concordia and today’s announcement formalizes our relationship even further," Frodigh adds.

"Concordia is a leader in applied academic research, responding to industry challenges and leading significant scientific breakthroughs that address societal problems. We are truly motivated to strengthen our collaboration with leading researchers at Concordia — specifically, those who study security, AI, and cloud and edge computing for mobile networks — to generate state-of-the-art results that will help build future mobile networks."

Highlights from a 20-year collaboration

Concordia and Ericsson have long collaborated on research and development initiatives aimed at tackling some of the most pressing challenges in communications and technology, particularly in the areas of cybersecurity and applied AI. Several recent joint projects highlight this successful partnership:

"Our long-standing collaboration with Ericsson is a testament to the strength of a relationship built on mutual trust and a shared vision," says Mourad Debbabi, dean of the Gina Cody School. "Together, we have demonstrated success through joint publications, patents, and the training of highly qualified personnel. Over more than 20 years, this enduring partnership has thrived thanks to our aligned strategy and long-term commitment."


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