The Zacks Wireless Equipment industry is plagued by large-scale investments for seamless 5G migration, eroding profits due to escalated price wars, high customer inventory levels and inflated raw material costs. Moreover, a challenging macroeconomic environment, prolonged geopolitical conflicts and uncertain business conditions continue to weigh on margins. However, the transition to cloud and fiber network infrastructure upgrades should help the industry in the long run. Despite short-term headwinds, Qualc ...

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades. Whi ...

Ericsson (ERIC) recently announced that Dialog Axiata had deployed the world's first commercial virtual Base Station Controller (vBSC), leveraging the former's cutting-edge networking technology. This deployment by the leading telecommunications service provider of Sri Lanka aims to significantly enhance network performance and reliability, providing users with a superior telecommunications experience. Ericsson's vBSC represents a virtualized approach to the traditional Base Station Controller, which is a k ...

Core Insights - Ericsson has launched seven new 5G Advanced software products aimed at enhancing the performance of programmable networks for communications service providers (CSPs), which will lead to increased revenue, improved user experience, and operational efficiency [1][4][6] Group 1: Product Features - The new software suite includes AI-powered RAN for real-time data processing and intelligent decision-making, intent-driven networks that simplify CSP objectives, and service-aware RAN that adapts to various connectivity needs [3][5] - Key products include Real-time AI-powered automation for scaling network automation, Outdoor Positioning for location-based services, Mission Critical Services for high-resilience sectors, RAN Differentiated Connectivity for SLA compliance, Energy Efficiency and Management for optimizing energy performance, Premium Network Performance for enhanced coverage, and Device Battery Performance for improving battery life of 5G devices [4][5] Group 2: Market Impact - Approximately 50% of the world's mobile 5G traffic outside China is carried over Ericsson-powered networks, indicating a significant market presence [4] - CSPs are expected to leverage these new capabilities to monetize their 5G investments through advanced network features that support business objectives and enhance user experience [6][7] Group 3: Industry Collaboration - Major CSPs like AT&T, Optus, Telstra, and T-Mobile are collaborating with Ericsson to integrate these advanced solutions into their networks, aiming to enhance performance and operational efficiencies [6][7] - The software products will be commercially available between Q3 2024 and Q1 2025, compatible with Open RAN, Cloud RAN, and purpose-built RAN [5]

Ericsson (ERIC) recently entered into a multi-year partnership with MasOrange, Spain's largest communications service provider. Per the agreement, ERIC will streamline the integration of MASMOVIL and Orange Spain's existing networks. The company's high-performing and sustainable network solutions, including advanced Massive MIMO antenna-integrated radios and RAN (Radio Access Network) compute products compatible with Open RAN, will be utilized to support the unified network system. The deal also involves th ...

Partnership Overview - Ericsson and MasOrange, Spain's largest communications service provider, have entered a five-year Open RAN-ready future-network partnership [1] - The partnership aims to position MasOrange at the forefront of Europe's open and programmable networks [1] - The collaboration is seen as a decisive moment for both MasOrange and the European telecommunications industry [4] Network Integration and Deployment - Ericsson will integrate Orange Spain's and MASMOVIL's existing networks, supporting the consolidated MasOrange network with high-performing and sustainable solutions [2] - The project will run in parallel with the deployment of Ericsson-powered 5G Standalone (5G SA) in rural areas of Spain, starting in October 2024 [3] - Upon completion, MasOrange will have one of the most extensive, high-capacity, and modern 5G Standalone mobile networks in Europe [3] Technological Advancements - The partnership will utilize Ericsson's latest Massive MIMO antenna-integrated radios and RAN Compute solutions, compatible with Open RAN, to significantly increase performance and lower costs [5] - The deployment of 5G Massive MIMO Time Division Duplex (TDD) technology will boost network capacity and user experience by allowing greater data transmission through multiple spatial channels [7] - Network optimization and densification will be implemented to increase network performance, coverage, and capacity, addressing the growing demand for 5G services in urban and rural areas, as well as large venues like stadiums [8] Strategic Vision - The collaboration is expected to drive technological advances and sustainable growth in the telecommunications industry [4] - Ericsson's vision for the industry is based on open and programmable networks with capabilities exposed through network APIs, leveraging an ecosystem of developers to drive rapid innovation and growth [4] - The partnership will enable MasOrange to provide differentiated and innovative 5G services, ensuring a more flexible and dynamic mobile-first environment [6]

Ericsson (ERIC) and Telstra have successfully trialed the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP) within the latter's commercial network. This collaboration with the Australian telecommunications company marks the world's first deployment of the cutting-edge Ericsson Automated Configuration Consistency (EACC) rApp, showcasing a major leap in Telstra's service management and orchestration capabilities. The EACC rApp is designed to identify and rectify baseline configuration management errors within t ...

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, October 22nd: Hawkins (HWKN) : This company which distributes, blends and manufactures bulk and specialty chemicals and other health and nutrition products for its customers in a wide variety of industries, has a Zacks Rank #1(Strong Buy), and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its cuurent yearearnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days. Hawkins' shares gained 17.8% over the last three month c ...

Ericsson (ERIC) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). An upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices -- has triggered this rating change. A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years. Individual investor ...

Here are five stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Hyster-Yale, Inc. (HY) : This lift trucks, attachments, and aftermarket parts company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.7% over the last 60 days. HashiCorp, Inc. (HCP) : This multi-cloud infrastructure automation solutions company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 92.9% over the last 60 days. Tilray Brands, Inc. (TLRY) : This medical cannabis pr ...