Ericsson is the global leader in the sphere of information and communication technology (ICT) and the largest provider of technology solutions and services to telecom operators worldwide. Ericsson is one of the world’s five leading commercial software developers. A leader in mobile technologies in 2nd (2G), third (3G) and 4th (4G) generations, Ericsson provides support for networks with a total subscriber base of over two billion users. The company's portfolio includes infrastructure solutions for mobile and fixed network telecom services, professional services, software, and solutions in broadband and multimedia services for operators, enterprise infrastructure and the television and media industries. The company was founded in 1876 and Ericsson’s headquarters are located in Stockholm (Sweden). As of January 1, 2011 Ericsson has more than 90 thousand employees worldwide. Total revenue on the basis of Ericsson’s 2010 reported results amounted to SEK 203.3 billion (28.2