Ericsson, Beko, and Turkcell have announced the successful implementation of the EU-supported VERGE Project. The project focused on developing next-generation communication technologies in Türkiye.

For the first time in the country, R&D teams collaborated in real time over a 300 km distance between Istanbul and Eskişehir. They used an eXtended Reality (XR) environment for industrial product design.

The launch workshop featured a live demo of 5G-powered industrial design using XR glasses. This marked a milestone in Türkiye’s digital transformation journey.

The VERGE Project was carried out jointly by Turkcell, Beko, and Ericsson. It aimed to strengthen Türkiye’s digital production and R&D ecosystem. The final results were revealed during a dedicated workshop.

A live test connected Beko’s R&D Center in Eskişehir with Turkcell Kartal Plaza in Istanbul. Using XR glasses, R&D teams in both locations designed 3D products on a shared digital platform. This was the first instance of remote, real-time industrial product design in Türkiye.

The event brought together key executives and experts:

• Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Chief Network Technologies Officer of Turkcell
• Yekta Caymaz, Executive Director of IT at Beko
• Mehmet Oğul, General Manager of Ericsson Türkiye
• Prof. Dr. Oriol Sallent, VERGE Project Coordinator

Specialists from TÜBİTAK-supported R&D labs and EU project referees also attended.

Speaking at the event, Prof. Dr. Güngör emphasized the strategic importance of the project. He noted it aligns with Türkiye’s 12th National Development Plan, which prioritizes digital transformation. He also highlighted that the project enhances technological competencies in edge computing and next-gen networks.

Beko’s Yekta Caymaz reported that 5G’s high speed, low latency, and capacity boost collaboration. He said the project improved efficiency, sustainability, and product quality through XR applications.

Ericsson Türkiye’s General Manager, Mehmet Oğul, described the project as a key step for advancing the country’s digital ecosystem. He confirmed that 5G capabilities like low latency and high speed enable interactive and efficient design.

The 5G infrastructure used in the project featured network slicing, AI-driven resource management, and integration with product lifecycle management (PLM) software.

This setup:

• Eliminated geographic barriers
• Reduced R&D costs
• Accelerated product development

Ericsson revealed that these technologies strengthen competitiveness and support future innovation across sectors.

The companies concluded that the VERGE Project is a valuable contribution to Türkiye’s global role in communication technologies.

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