Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation STOCKHOLM, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces a strategic partnership with LotusFlare, a software development company that serves the telecommunications industry and enterprises. LotusFlare, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, was founded in 2014 and has 500 employees globally. In conjunction with this partnership, Ericsson has acquired a minority stake in LotusFlare. LotusFlare's DNO Cloud platform provides the consent managemen ...

Core Insights - 2025 is anticipated to be a pivotal year for 5G Standalone (SA) network deployments and RedCap device adoption, creating significant opportunities for IoT applications across various industries [1][2] 5G Standalone Networks - The global rollout of 5G SA networks is gaining momentum after delays in 2024, fulfilling the promise of ultra-fast speeds, ultra-low latency, and extensive connectivity, particularly benefiting manufacturing and industrial automation sectors [2][3] RedCap Devices - The 5G device ecosystem achieved a milestone with T-Mobile launching North America's first commercial 5G RedCap device, the TCL LINKPORT IK511 dongle, in October 2024. Although module costs remain high, prices are expected to decline as adoption increases, especially in China due to anticipated government subsidies [3] Advanced Network Capabilities - Network slicing has moved beyond trial phases, with commercial offerings like T-Mobile's T-Priority and Verizon's FrontLine services now available. Private 5G networks are addressing critical security concerns, which 33% of organizations identified as a top priority for their IoT initiatives according to Omdia's IoT Enterprise Survey 2025 [4] Broader 5G Ecosystem - The 5G ecosystem is expanding through network API monetization, with several key API families being deployed globally [5]