Editorial photo #13457487 Science and Technology
Mobile World Congress
International delegates and congressmen participate in a high-level briefing at the Ericsson pavilion in Hall 2 during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026. The visitors engage with a live demonstration of the Ericsson Radio 4485, a high-capacity massive MIMO unit powered by the latest Ericsson Silicon (ASIC) custom processor architecture, designed for 5G-Advanced and early 6G research. The presentation features the integration of AI-driven intent-based networking, utilizing Intel Xeon Scalable 5th Gen (Emerald Rapids) processors within the cloud-native infrastructure to enhance energy efficiency by up to 30%. A delegate uses a Sony Xperia 1 VII, equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 52-megapixel Exmor T for Mobile main sensor, to test real-time network slicing and 8K video uplink capabilities directly from the booth floor. The scene highlights Ericsson's involvement in the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, demonstrating the impact of programmable networks on industrial automation and global connectivity. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto)
