Borje Ekholm

The first step in mobility was about letting people speak to each other; then, through 3G and 4G, we saw real connectivity - which works but isn't really designed for quality streaming. With 5G, we won't just be able to communicate better: it will democratise machines. ”

I believe in a company that combines service and product offerings which are a bit different from other industries. ”

5G goes beyond the regular operator business; it's a business revolution. ”

If you think broadly about business, population size is a very important factor. ”

As an engineer by training, turning down the offer - getting to lead Ericsson, one of Sweden's greatest companies - is impossible. ”

It's often taken for granted that the most dominant tech companies control the world's most important technology and communications platforms. Instead, the truth is that these giants run on top of the world's most important platform: the mobile communications networks. ”

The power of change that mobile technology unleashes is extraordinary. ”

I look forward to joining the great team at Ericsson and work closely with existing and new customers around the world. ”

5G will be a major technology in growing industrial digitalisation, creating and enhancing industry digitalisation use cases such as immersive gaming, autonomous driving, remote robotic surgery, and augmented reality support in maintenance and repair situations. ”

We don't know which use cases will ultimately be the most important for 5G, but we know that early adopters tend to get a sustainable advantage. ”