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Ericsson and Millicom drive digital inclusion in Latin America
Ericsson and Millicom are partnering to close the digital divide in
Latin America , with a project that will extend network coverage to an additional 2.5 million people in Bolivia , Paraguay and Honduras , while paving the way for 5G rollout across the continent .
Partnering with Ericsson will enable Millicom to achieve this by modernizing its networks with LTE and 5G-ready technology for greater speed and enhanced user experience .
This new partnership of the two companies will see an investment of US $ 135 million on network upgrades in Bolivia , Paraguay and Honduras , which will also pave the way for 5G deployment across the continent .
As part of the three-year project , Ericsson will upgrade TIGO ’ s current networks with the latest Ericsson Radio System products and solutions and replace the existing 4G packet core with Ericsson ’ s dual-mode 5G Core , delivering significant improvements to network performance , and introducing LTE and 5G-ready technology for greater speed , stability and user experience .
Arun Bansal , President of Europe and Latin America , Ericsson , said : “ Ericsson is leading in 5G . With our drive for innovation , we
are incredibly pleased to unite with Millicom and bring the crucial connectivity to Latin America while paving the way towards 5G . Working alongside such a prominent telecommunication provider , we double-down on our commitment to closing the digital divide globally .”
Covercraft earns certifications by automating quality management with SoftExpert
South Carolina and Texas , in addition to the city of Mexicali , in the State of Baja California , Mexico , Covercraft has more than a thousand employees . The company specializes in bespoke automotive covers , with a portfolio of 300,000 models , including in-house and licensed production from brands such as Barrett-Jackson , Carhartt , Ford , Major League Fishing and Winnebago .
Over the past five years , the company has registered substantial growth , mainly due to the acquisitions of business units such as ADCO , Carver Industries , GT Covers and Marathon Seat Covers .
The American company Covercraft achieved two certifications related to the Quality Management System – IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 , in three units of the group – in less than 12 months of project , with the support of the SoftExpert EQM solution , focused on business quality management .
With headquarters in Oklahoma and units in California , Colorado , Montana ,
Robby Potts , Quality Director , Covercraft , said : “ With the expansion , the company began to have difficulties in managing all processes in an organized manner and went looking for global software in the market . We were looking for a solution that could be applied to all our units and managed centrally .”
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