Ericsson Expands on IBM’s Turf With Services Effort

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As phone carriers curb spending on network equipment, the world’s largest maker of such hardware is accelerating a push to get more revenue from services.

Sweden’s Ericsson AB says it is trying to be more than just a supplier of base stations and antennas. It wants to be a partner who runs and maintains everything from phone networks to computer systems, while providing consulting and software.