RNP selects Nokia and Q13 to modernize Brazil's research and education network for the AI era
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- Modernization of rede Ipê will provide more than four million users with a secure, resilient backbone ready to evolve to 800G.
- High-performance connectivity will accelerate AI-enabled research, scientific collaboration and digital innovation across Brazil.
Nokia today announced that Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa (RNP), Brazil's national research and education network and the largest in Latin America, has selected Nokia and Q13 to modernize rede Ipê. The new secure, automated and high-performance IP network will connect more than four million users and will provide the foundation for AI-enabled research, scientific discovery and digital innovation across Brazil.
The new architecture will help meet growing demand for data center connectivity, large-scale scientific collaboration, private wireless networks and AI-enabled applications. By connecting institutions, people, data and intelligence more securely and reliably, it will accelerate research in areas including health, climate science, biodiversity and engineering.
Rede Ipê is critical infrastructure for Brazil’s research and education communities. As demand for AI and advanced research grows, we need a network that can scale with those requirements while connecting people, institutions and ideas across the country. This modernization will help expand access to knowledge and provide a stronger digital foundation for Brazil’s future. For the first time, RNP will have core, aggregation, peering and edge equipment from a single technology provider, enabling us to invest significantly in network automation
The modernization will expand access to knowledge, strengthen digital inclusion and deepen Brazil's participation in the global research community. RNP connects to more than 125 academic networks across over 100 countries across the Americas, Europe and Africa.
AI is transforming how research is conducted and how scientific communities collaborate, placing new demands on the networks that connect them. Together with RNP and Q13, Nokia is building the secure, high-performance foundation needed to connect intelligence across Brazil’s research and education ecosystem. With the scale to support today’s applications and evolve to 800G, rede Ipê will help turn advances in AI and connectivity into new possibilities for discovery, innovation and society
The deployment will deliver 4.8 Tbps of aggregate capacity across more than 350 routers, creating a scalable IP backbone ready to evolve to 800G. Nokia will provide core, aggregation, peering and universal provider edge capabilities using its 7750 Service Router and 7250 Interconnect Router platforms. Q13 will lead implementation and migration across the network.
Modernizing a national backbone network of this scale demands rigorous planning and seamless execution. By working closely with RNP and Nokia, we will help ensure a smooth transition to a more resilient and future-ready rede Ipê for the communities that rely on it every day.
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About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity infrastructure powering the AI supercycle. We create the networks that connect intelligence, combining a complete connectivity view across fixed, mobile, IP, optical, core and data center networks. Through secure-by-design, AI-native innovation, Nokia delivers the trusted infrastructure that makes AI work at scale and advances connectivity to secure a brighter world.
About RNP
RNP is Brazil’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). It provides secure, high-capacity connectivity, advanced services and innovation initiatives that support the country’s education, research and innovation ecosystem. RNP connects more than four million students, professors and researchers across universities, educational and cultural institutions, research agencies, teaching hospitals, technology parks and innovation hubs. A pioneer in bringing the internet to Brazil, RNP today operates a nationwide network reaching all states and is interconnected with research and education networks across Latin America, North America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania through terrestrial and submarine fiber-optic infrastructure. RNP is recognized as a Federal Social Organization
About Q13
Q13 is a company specialized in technology and digital transformation solutions, working across infrastructure, connectivity, security, observability and innovation projects. The company supports organizations in modernizing their technology environments and building operations that are more resilient, secure and prepared for the challenges of the digital economy.