AT&T to open R&D centers with Alca-Lu and Ericsson

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: AT&T Innovation Centers has been planned to be launched by the mobile operator for the development of next-generation devices, applications and equipment with an aim to expand the capabilities of mobile and wired broadband. Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson has also announced to participate in the AT&T Innovation Centers.

The R&D facilities is planned to be opened in at least three locations later this year, namely two locations in the US and one international facility, enabling AT&T scientists and engineers to work directly with device makers, application developers and network equipment providers.

This will accelerate development of an ecosystem of mobile and wired broadband services and capabilities for consumers and business users. Each of the AT&T Innovation Centers will include dedicated facilities and staff focused on application and service development, prototyping, equipment testing and demonstration of emerging capabilities.