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Ericsson Edge | February 2026

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The Ericsson Edge Feb 2026

Welcome to the The Ericsson Edge – your connection to the latest innovations and opportunities.

This month’s highlights include the launch of the Cradlepoint R2400 and RC1250 captive modem, a new free 90-day trial on security solutions, and the upcoming Wired 2026 virtual event.

February highlights

Introducing the Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400 and RC1250 captive modem accessory

Ericsson has announced the new Cradlepoint R2400 ruggedised mobile router and RC1250 ruggedised captive modem – a next-generation platform designed for mission-critical connectivity in harsh environments.

Together, the R2400 and RC1250 enable modular 5G expansion with support for up to five active 5G SA modems, delivering true multicarrier redundancy. The platform also introduces Dual-SIM Dual-Standby for faster failover, embedded WiFi 7, centimetre-level RTK positioning and significantly enhanced secure performance.

Announced last week, with general availability expected in Q2. Westbase.io will share further details once pricing becomes available. Keep an eye out for more updates in the coming weeks.

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Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400 and RC1250

90-day free trial of Ericsson security solutions

Encourage your Ericsson Enterprise Wireless customers to take advantage of the new 90-day free trial available for Ericsson NetCloud Secure ConnectSD-WAN and ZTNA.

These solutions help customers strengthen WWAN security and resilience – from replacing legacy VPNs with zero-trust access, to enabling resilient multi-WAN connectivity and secure remote access to applications and IoT assets.

Licences can be activated directly in NetCloud Manager via the Subscriptions tab by selecting Start a free trial.

For full details, including activation guidance, view the flyer and trial guide.

Partner programme updates

Unwired 2026: Virtual customer event

On 11 March 2026, Ericsson will host Unwired 2026, a virtual event highlighting the latest innovations in enterprise wireless.

Hear from Ericsson leadership, a GigaOm analyst and product experts as they share key insights, product and services updates, plus on-demand breakout sessions covering private cellular, indoor 5G coverage, and 5G Wireless WAN with integrated security and SD-WAN.

Enterprise Wireless Experience Hub updates

The Experience Hub Portal is getting a new, user-friendly upgrade in early Q2, including a simplified sandbox booking calendar and quicker access to demo resources. Partner beta opens in mid-March – email experience.hub.support@ericsson.com with Portal Beta to request access.

A new F.A.S.T. demo on detecting rogue and shadow IT is now available, showcasing how NetCloud SASE policies improve network visibility and security.

Firmware and software updates

NetCloud Exchange / SASE Upgrades

Launch of the Secure Connect SG4000 appliance, AWS Transit Gateway integration with BGP support, enhanced NetCloud Client device visibility, automatic router management resource creation, custom WAN priority ordering in traffic steering, and a new Traffic Monitor Access Type field.

NetCloud Manager Updates

Launch of the AI Insights Dashboard with FCAPS visibility (Fault and Performance events), new device performance event severity monitoring based on latency and jitter, and custom branding options for the Verify Web App.

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