Grand Opening of Ericsson's New R&D Centre in Ottawa

TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2013 /CNW/ -

WHAT:  Ericsson will host a grand opening event for its new R&D Ottawa Centre. The state-of the-art facility, which is approximately 240,000 square meters, will showcase Ericsson's Radio Access technology development, global LTE and next generation technologies and will serve as a center of excellence for Ericsson's heterogeneous network solutions.

WHO:   Ericsson Executives and Guests

DIGNITARIES IN ATTENDANCE: 

• The Honourable Tony Clement, P.C., M.P., President of the Treasury Board
• The Honourable Eric Hoskins, M.P.P., Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment
• His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa
• Mr. Kenneth Macartney Ambassador of Canada to the Kingdom of Sweden
• Mr.Teppo Tauriainen, Ambassador of Sweden to Canada
• Hans Vestberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ericsson
• Angel Ruiz, President, Ericsson North America
• Mark Henderson, President, Ericsson Canada
• Various Members of Parliament

WHEN:  September 26, 2013; Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Photo Op at 6:20pm)

WHERE: Ericsson R&D Centre, 349 Terry Fox Drive Ottawa, ON K2K 2V6

PHOTO OPS: Official ribbon cutting opportunity with Ericsson executives, federal, provincial and local government at 6:20 p.m.

SOURCE: Ericsson Canada

MEDIA CONTACT: 
Patricia MacLean
Ericsson Canada Inc.
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]