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Ericsson Named Google Cloud’s 2026 Telecom Industry Partner of the Year for AI-Driven Cloud Innovation

Monday 27 April 2026 08:36
Ericsson Named Google Cloud’s 2026 Telecom Industry Partner of the Year for AI-Driven Cloud Innovation

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has secured the prestigious "Google Cloud Industry Partner of the Year Award for Telecommunications" for the fourth consecutive year. The 2026 award recognizes Ericsson’s excellence in developing AI-powered, cloud-native ecosystems that allow Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to scale innovations rapidly while achieving greater network autonomy. By merging Ericsson’s telecommunications expertise with Google Cloud’s advanced AI and computing capabilities, the partnership is effectively tackling the increasing operational complexities of modern 5G and 6G environments.

Razvan Tîslaru, Head of Strategy, Software, and Cloud Services at Ericsson, highlighted the significance of this milestone, stating: "This award reaffirms our shared vision to redefine how networks are built, operated, and monetized in the AI era." Echoing this sentiment, Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate VP at Google Cloud, lauded Ericsson for its strategic innovation and consistent delivery of tangible business value to global customers, solidifying its position as a key architect of the future of connectivity.