Ericsson’s Cradlepoint Acquires Ericom to Strengthen Enterprise Security Capabilities
Summary
Cradlepoint, a leading provider of enterprise-focused wireless WAN and private 5G networks, has acquired Ericom, a cloud-based enterprise security solution, to strengthen Ericssons appeal as a portfolio solution for enterprises digitalization strategies. Cradlepoint is part of Ericssons Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS). Also Read: Faroese Telecom and Ericsson Record 6 Gbps 5G Downlink on mmWave The acquisition will allow Cradlepoint to offer a comprehensive SD-WAN and SASE (secure access service edge) solution for wireless WAN and private cellular networking, leveraging 5G while addressing the wireline needs of enterprise customers. Cybersecurity is a top priority for enterprise digitalization strategies worldwide, and the acquisition of Ericom, including its cloud-based enterprise security capabilities, will enhance Ericssons portfolio solution of choice. In addition, Ericoms zero-trust and cloud-based security solutions will form the basis of the new Cradlepoint NetCloud Threat Defense cloud service, expanding the companys mobile-capable and router-integrated SASE and zero-trust portfolio of solutions for fixed-site, remote worker, in-vehicle, and IoT use cases.