Ericsson announced on Wednesday, Nov. 12, the opening of a new 6G Lab at its R&D center in Budapest. The company says the new lab will focus on advancing core network evolution. The center will also play a key role in developing critical 6G support functionalities such as network exposure and programmability. Building on the ongoing evolution of 5G networks, 6G architecture will leverage the rapid progress in, among other areas, so-called cloud-native technologies, IT frameworks, automation, open interfaces, artificial intelligence and machine learning, Ericsson says.
In addition to partnerships with leading international technology players and mobile operators, Ericsson says it will co-create and experiment alongside Hungary’s leading academic institutions, including Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Óbuda University, and the HUN-REN research network.
“The opening of our 6G Lab in Hungary reinforces our long-term commitment to research and innovation,” insists Antonio Passarella, head of Central Europe and North Balkans at Ericsson. “As we move toward the 6G era, our goal is to evolve today’s 5G Core technology into an even more flexible, open, and intelligent platform, paving the way for entirely new use cases, industries, and societal benefits.”
Communicate and Collaborate
András Boráros, head of R&D at Ericsson Hungary, added: “We established the Budapest 6G Lab to be both a site for scientific breakthroughs and a hub for practical innovation. Our work is not only about preparing for a post-5G world; we truly want to benefit society. We are striving to enable people to communicate and collaborate more effectively than ever in the future.”
The Hungary-based 6G Lab will play a key role in Ericsson’s global 6G research program, exploring how future networks can support the development of more sustainable, resilient, and human-centric digital societies. The initiative also strengthens Ericsson’s position within Hungary’s innovation ecosystem, creating new opportunities for joint research, academic collaboration, and talent development.
Ericsson has been present in Hungary since 1991, with the Ericsson Research team established in 1996. With the launch of the Budapest 6G Lab, the company aims to ensure Hungary plays an active role in shaping the communication technologies of the future.
Source: Budapest Business Journal
