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Microsoft and Ericsson bring enterprise-grade 5G laptop management to Windows 11
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is proud to announce a major joint Microsoft-Ericsson development in enterprise mobility - the integration of advanced 5G capabilities directly into Windows 11. The transformative results mean enterprises worldwide - and their workforces - stand to benefit from secure, policy-driven laptop connectivity, simplifying how IT departments manage, protect and scale mobile PC fleets.
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