Ericsson puts up regional fiber network hub in PH

Ericsson has unveiled a Fiber Network Competence Center in the country to support its delivery of next generation broadband networks, particularly LTE and FTTH (fiber-to-the-home). The Fiber Network Competence Center is expected to deliver cost effective design, engineering, and project management services locally and across the Asia Pacific region, according to Ericsson. The Swedish tech giant said the competence center will also provide professional consulting services that include infrastructure assessments and network design optimization. “It will also support deployment across the region, using the latest techniques that reduce construction time, improve efficiency, and deliver the best return on investment,” the company added. The competence center is expected to employ some 300 professional services staff by the end of 2012.