Telecom equipment vendor Ericsson today announced its fourth global network operations center in India.

The fourth site in Kolkata is in addition to the existing sites in Noida, Gurgaon and Bangalore.

The new global network operations center site in Kolkata will assist Ericsson to meet growing customer demand.

Recently, Ericsson India announced the appointment of Amitabh Ray as its managing director for global services.

The Global Network Operations Center in India provides managed services that help operators in 49 countries around the world reduce capital expenditure, improve network performance and promote end-user loyalty.

Amitabh Ray, managing director of Ericsson India Global Services, said: “India’s large ICT talent pool and fast-growing economy makes it the ideal place to base a Global Network Operations Center to serve Ericsson’s customers. Kolkata’s standing as a center of commercial and educational excellence makes it a great location for Ericsson’s newest Global Network Operations Center site.”

Besides India, Ericsson has global service centers in China, Mexico and Romania.

Last month, Vodafone announced the new capabilities of its network operations center in Pune, India.

On Wednesday, July 9, Bharti Airtel will showcase its network operations center in Manesar, Gugraon, India.