Microsoft and Ericsson bring enterprise-grade 5G laptop management to Windows 11

Microsoft and Ericsson bring enterprise-grade 5G laptop management to Windows 11

By PR Newswire
Publication Date: 2026-02-17 16:50:00

  • Joint solution makes PCs always connected, secure, and easy to deploy and manage remotely

  • Ericsson Enterprise 5G Connect and Microsoft introduce AI-driven connectivity intelligence to enhance performance, security, and user experience

  • Seven leading CSPs committed to early launch programs, with broad availability from the second quarter of 2026

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 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.

The joint solution combines Microsoft Intune device management with Ericsson Enterprise 5G Connect (formerly Ericsson Enterprise Virtual Cellular Network – EVCN) – an AI- and…