Deutsche Telekom launches edge computing business with ex-Ericsson executive

Deutsche Telekom has set up a new edge computing business and appointed former Ericsson cloud technology executive Jason Hoffmann as its CEO, according to Light Reading. The business is called MobiledgeX and is intended "to further explore the opportunities of edge computing", Telekom told Light Reading. 

Telekom declined to release any additional details on the new company’s staffing, funding or strategy, said Light Reading. Hoffman was a "key figure" in Ericsson’s efforts to build its cloud systems business as well as the CTO and founder of the cloud computing and software specialist Joyent, said Light Reading.