Combitech, an independent company within the defence and security group Saab AB, signs an agreement with Ericsson for a transfer of operations that comprise employees with expertise in the area of communication technology. Combitech will take over efficient development operations with high delivery capabilities and solid telecommunication systems expertise. The agreement covers operations which today employ 300 software development engineers in Linköping and Gothenburg.
“In our effort to be a leading technology consulting company within the areas of digitalization, Cyber Security and Internet of Things, the takeover is fully in line with our strategy. One, of several, areas where we see great potential is within the automotive industry, with connected and autonomous vehicles. In this area, the demand for specialized expertise is highly sought after, especially regarding current and future communications technologies. This creates exciting opportunities for us,” says Hans Torin, CEO of Combitech.
“Combitech is already a strategic R&D consultancy supplier to Ericsson and is a logical partner with a strong focus on R&D and engineering services. In addition Combitech has an ambition to grow and the Ericsson employees are very skilled and experienced. As part of this new agreement, Ericsson is committed to a strong and lasting relationship with Combitech”, says Sinisa Krajnovic, Head of Development Unit Network Products at Ericsson.
The transfer is part of Combitech’s strategy to broaden its service offering and grow in the Nordic consulting market. The takeover will take effect October 2016.
This will be Combitech’s single largest transfer ever. It strengthens our partnership with Ericsson and confirms Combitech’s position as a leading technology consulting company in the Nordic region,” says Dan Jangblad, Chairman of Combitech.
For more information
Charlotte Magnusson, Head of Communications, Combitech
Phone: +46 734 18 41 43
E mail: charlotte.magnusson@combitech.se
Ericsson Corporate Communications
Telefon: +46 10 719 69 92
E-post: media.relations@ericsson.com
About Combitech
Combitech is a Nordic technology consultancy company with 1400 employees in Sweden, Norway and Finland. The company is an independent company within the defence and security group Saab AB. For more information, please visit: www.combitech.com
About Saab
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet the changing needs of the customers.
About Ericsson
Ericsson is the driving force behind the Networked Society - a world leader in communications technology and services. Our services, software and infrastructure - especially in mobility, broadband and the cloud - are enabling the telecom industry and other sectors to do better business, increase efficiency, improve the user experience and capture new opportunities. With approximately 115,000 professionals and customers in 180 countries, we combine global scale with technology and services leadership. Founded in 1876, Ericsson has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden.
