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TELECOMS gIAnT
moves into Corporate Campus
Ericsson to leverage
Waterfall City location
as it positions for
future growth
driven by Africa
Growth Strategy and
limitless connectivity
commitments
E ricsson, the Swedish
multinational networking
and telecommunications
will increase to reach around 70% of
giant headquartered in mobile broadband subscriptions irrigation system, variable refrigerant
volume (vRv) condensers, pedestrian
Stockholm, is the latest global tech mobile subscriptions, with increased walkways, and shaded, canted roofs.
company to move to Waterfall. 4G/5G coverage and uptake being
Previously located just a stone’s the main driver. Critical to this shift is “Following the two years of uncertainty
throw away on Woodmead Drive, a young and growing population and brought on by the COvID-19
Ericsson chose to relocate to the increasing availability of lower- pandemic, it was important to us to
Waterfall to become part of this priced smart and feature phones. carefully make the transition back to
award-winning hub of collaboration, more of an in-office model while not
innovation, sustainability and “The move to Waterfall aligns with our losing the efficiencies and flexibility
best in class infrastructure. global strategy to enable the full value we’ve all become accustomed to
of connectivity by creating game- with remote working. Attacq’s vision
Founded over 140 years ago and changing technology and services of creating collaboration hubs that
one of the first pioneers of the that are easy to use, adopt, and scale. encourage connectedness, innovation
modern telephone, Ericsson is Furthermore, with African economies and environmental stewardship
currently one of the world’s leading positioned for rapid growth in coming aligned well with our commitment
providers of Information and years, our new office places us in a to creating a world where limitless
Communication Technology (ICT). strategic position to nurture young connectivity improves lives, redefines
The company’s portfolio spans African talent as well as expand our business and pioneers a sustainable
Networks, Digital Services, Managed reach and footprint in the continent,” future,” concludes Blixell.
Services, and Emerging Business, says Nicolas Blixell, vice President,
and it specialises in helping clients Head of Global Customer unit at Corporate Campus is strategically
increase operational efficiency and Ericsson Middle East and Africa. located close to the Mall of Africa,
uncover new revenue streams. the Waterfall City Netcare hospital, a
The global tech giant has taken Curro school, several A-grade office
In 2020, Ericsson announced its occupancy of Building Four within developments, and various mixed-
growth plans for Africa, guided Attacq’s prized Corporate Campus. use and residential developments.
by the premise that access to A smart and ultra-modern office The office park features an on-site
communications is a basic human precinct, the office park incorporates restaurant, two Wi-Fi-enabled
need. According to Ericsson’s Mobility innovative and sustainable elements 50-seater conference facilities,
Report, by 2025, Sub-Saharan Africa such as a state-of-the-art water and cycling facilities and showers.
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