Ericsson EVP and Head of Networks Fredrik Jejdling says: "This move is in line with Ericsson's long-term strategy for a more resilient and sustainable supply chain, significantly reducing our carbon footprint and harnessing the power of 5G for smart manufacturing. Our entire production landscape globally is being digitized and, as we have done in the U.S., this will strengthen the link between our R&D and new product introduction to ensure every product we manufacture not only benefits our customers but are also produced with as low environmental impact as possible." Ericsson has more than 2,200 employees in Estonia, including engineers and experts in AI and machine learning. The existing factory plays a strategic role in Ericsson's global supply footprint, accounting for more than 40 percent of the industrialization of Ericsson 5G products.