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Ericsson launched NetCloud Private, a product for regulated organizations needing to manage wireless WAN operations within their own environments. It allows central management of Cradlepoint devices while keeping data on-premises or in-country clouds, targeting government and critical infrastructure sectors. The product responds to growing digital sovereignty concerns, with Gartner predicting over half of multinationals will have such strategies by 2029. NetCloud Private will be available global

Ericsson repurchased 1.85 million Class B shares for SEK 179.54 million in the week of September 7, 2026, under its SEK 15 billion buyback program. The company plans to propose canceling repurchased shares not used for incentive programs at the 2027 AGM, subject to approval. All repurchases were made on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE.

Ericsson lost its appeal against Chubb and Travelers, which were ruled not liable for defending Ericsson in a terrorism-related lawsuit. The court affirmed that the insurers had no duty to defend Ericsson, as it faces allegations of intentional acts. The case involves claims that Ericsson knowingly made payments to foreign terrorist organizations.

Ericsson repurchased 107,518,663 Class B shares from September 7-11, 2026, as part of a SEK 15 billion buyback program announced in April 2026. The program runs until March 31, 2027, and is executed under EU market abuse regulations. Goldman Sachs conducted the transactions on Nasdaq Stockholm.

European telcos are lobbying to retain Huawei as a 5G supplier despite security concerns, as open RAN alternatives have not materialized. Huawei and ZTE hold a 32% market share in Europe, while Ericsson and Nokia have faced challenges. RAN spending fell from $45B in 2022 to $35B in 2023, impacting vendors' profits and leading to job cuts. Reports argue replacing Huawei would be costly and disruptive, but critics highlight potential risks and unfair competition.

Ericsson reveals that 70-75% of its fintech platform's users and transaction value come from Africa, totaling $56B-$60B monthly. Key customers include MTN Group and Tmcel. The platform processes $80B in transactions monthly, serving 131M users. Ericsson and FIS aim to launch a partnership platform, though no specific market has been announced.

Ericsson repurchased its Class B shares from August 31 to September 4, 2026, as part of a SEK 15 billion buyback program announced in April 2026. The program runs until March 31, 2027, and is executed under EU market abuse regulations. Goldman Sachs conducted the transactions on Nasdaq Stockholm. Ericsson now holds 105,668,676 Class B shares in treasury, with a total of 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding.

Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson deployed a private 5G network at Hamburg’s Container Terminal Altenwerder, part of the German government-funded DigiTest project. The network aims to enhance port logistics with real-time connectivity for vehicles, sensors, and IT systems. The project is expected to run through 2026, focusing on digitalizing and automating port operations.

FIS and Ericsson have partnered to streamline the deployment of wallet-led financial services. FIS's payments capabilities will integrate with Ericsson's Fintech Platform, aiming to reduce integration hurdles and deployment time. Ericsson's platform supports 131m active users and processes $80bn in monthly transactions across 24 countries. Both companies aim to simplify the process for institutions to offer digital wallet experiences.

Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) partnered with Ericsson to streamline digital wallet services. The collaboration combines FIS's payments tools with Ericsson's wallet infrastructure, aiming to accelerate wallet launches for businesses and reduce costs. Ericsson's platform supports 131 million users and processes $80 billion monthly. FIS shares have fallen 39% year-to-date, underperforming the industry. The partnership could generate new revenue streams for FIS.