Ericsson has entered into an agreement to purchase Canadian Wi-Fi company BelAir Networks. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but it is expected to close during the first half of this year.

Ericsson will acquire BelAir's carrier grade Wi-Fi portfolio, technological expertise, IPR, as well as established customer contracts and relationships.

In a statement, Ericsson notes that the company is now "taking the next step towards a truly integrated network," and that "the combination of Ericsson's mobile infrastructure technology leadership and BelAir Networks' leading position in carrier grade Wi-Fi equipment will accelerate the integration of Wi-Fi and cellular technologies."

BelAir Networks was established in 2002, and is based out of Ottawa, ON. All 120 of its employees will join Ericsson.

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