Ericsson Headquarters. Photo: Ericsson

[Via Satellite 02-20-2014] Ericsson has signed a five-year managed services agreement with MTN for the company’s operations in Nigeria, making Ericsson MTN’s largest managed services partner in Africa. With this contract, Ericsson will be responsible for the management, optimization and field maintenance of MTN’s network structure in 75 percent of the network.

“This engagement with Ericsson is a logical step forward in our strategy execution and is consistent with our commitment to deliver a bold new digital world to our customers across Nigeria,” said Michael Ikpoki, CEO of MTN Nigeria. “Leaving the management and maintenance of our infrastructure to Ericsson will allow us to focus even more on adding value to the customer experience on our network.”