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SAP AG and Ericsson have signed a deal to jointly market cloud-based machine-to-machine services in a move aimed at helping enterprises adopt the M2M platforms. Ericsson will combine its network operator infrastructure, technology, services and solutions with SAP AG“™s enterprise business solutions to create a joint M2M infrastructure under the partnership, the two companies said Monday. […] More
Wombat Security Technologies has named Joe Ferrara president and CEO, succeeding Dr. Norman Sadeh, who remains as chairman of the board and chief scientist. “It“™s an exciting time in Wombat“™s history, and I am thrilled to lead the company forward,” Ferrara said. “We are poised for significant growth this year and are looking to capitalize […] More
As chief financial officer for Oceus Networks, Alan Stewart oversaw the company“™s independence from Ericsson. Now leading the financial side of a thriving new company, Stewart spoke with GovConExecutive about the challenges and excitement of being on the ground floor of a new endeavor. GovConExecutive: What brought you to Oceus Networks? Alan Stewart: I“™ve been […] More
Dell has an agreement in place to acquire SecureWorks Inc., an information-security services provider. The move would increase Dell“™s global IT-as-a-Service and information security offerings. Ericsson has sold control of its federal practice, Ericsson Federal to Tailwind Capital. Ericsson Federal will now be known as Oceus Networks. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Raytheon […] More
Ericsson has sold its government contracting business, Ericsson Federal, to Tailwind Capital. While terms of the transaction were not disclosed, Ericsson reports it has parted with the practice entirely. EFI will be renamed Oceus Networks. Oceus Networks will have the exclusive right to offer the full slate of Ericsson’s industry leading standards-based, off-the-shelf technology and […] More
Ericsson Federal Inc. has sold all of its shares to Tailwind Capital and has been renamed Oceus Networks. “We are excited about the opportunity to work with Oceus Networks to deliver broadband solutions for future government networks,” said Emil Nilsson, CFO and COO of Ericsson’s North American operations. “Under Tailwind’s ownership, Oceus will be fully […] More
The Pakistan floods devastated the country affecting 20.5 million people, with one-fifth of Pakistan“™s total land area lying underwater during the peak of the disaster. The floods damaged optical fiber cables causing service blackouts across the country, including Warid Telecom“™s network in Balochistan. The service blackouts severely hindered the rescue efforts around the country. Warid asked […] More
Iridium has hired Ericsson Federal Inc. to install new switching technology, the companies announced today. Ericsson's Mobile Softswitch Solution implementation will include custom design and development for Iridium's satellite communications system. This upgraded infrastructure will allow Iridium to meet increased demand and transition smoothly to NEXT, Iridium's next-generation satellite constellation. “Ericsson MSS offerings are designed […] More
Dr. David Brager is vice president and chief technology officer for Ericsson Federal Inc. As such, he ensures he is up-to-date on emerging technologies and the development and implementation of technology strategies for the company’s federal customers. Before Brager joined Ericsson Federal in 2010, he was director of Strategic Planning for a group of QinetiQ […] More
David Thompson is chief financial operator for government business for Ericsson Federal, Inc. In this position, Thompson is responsible for all elements of the company’s finance, accounting and the development and implementation of strategic opportunities in government segments of Ericsson’s North American products and customer base. Thompson joined Ericsson in 1996 as CFO for the […] More
Kathleen Frederick is Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development for Ericsson Federal Inc. In this position, Frederick is responsible for overseeing all of the Human Resources operations. This includes management of recruiting, organization development, performance management, and employee rewards for the company. Before joining Ericsson, Frederick was Director of Human Resources for Serco North America. With this company, she […] More
This week, Stanley created a new COO position and named Jim Brabston to the post. QinetiQ appointed Admiral James Burnell-Nugent to a non-executive director position, while CSC picked Denise Preppard to head HR at the firm. Ericsson Federal brought in David Brager to serve as CTO and Razorsight went with Frank Culkin to lead client […] More
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