Cloud services, AI workloads and data center interconnection are driving rapid traffic growth across global networks, creating pressure for operators. Telxius is leveraging Nokia's ICE-X 800G ZR/ZR+ coherent pluggable technology to add capacity across its existing terrestrial infrastructure with IP-over-DWDM networking, while reducing the power and space required for network expansion. This increases network efficiency and simplifies operations to deliver resilient, high-performance connectivity for customers.

The deployment also utilizes Nokia network automation, giving Telxius greater visibility and control across its optical transport network. This provides full visibility, fault and performance monitoring, and coordinated service provisioning, supporting faster operations and more predictable service quality for Telxius customers.

This initiative builds on Nokia and Telxius' recent industry-record setting demonstration of ICE-X 800G ZR+ coherent pluggable optics over the BRUSA subsea cable system. The trial delivered 400Gb/s per wavelength across 5,600+ km, demonstrating the technology’s ability to support ultra-long-haul subsea infrastructure, as well as terrestrial networks.

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About Nokia

Nokia is the world's leading provider of network technology and enables a new era of artificial intelligence. We are developing the networks of the future that connect people, devices and intelligence. Our network solutions span fixed and mobile networks, as well as IP, optical, core, and data center networks. Our secure, AI-native network infrastructure enables the application and utilization of AI on a global scale.

About Telxius

Telxius is a global connectivity provider operating a network spanning more than 100,000 km of high-capacity subsea cable systems and terrestrial fiber across Europe and the Americas, connecting key data centers and digital hubs.

Through its integrated network of subsea infrastructure, terrestrial backhaul and landing gateways & edge data centers, Telxius enables hyperscalers, carriers and enterprises to interconnect their infrastructure and scale operations with secure, reliable and high-performance connectivity. Its Tier 1 IP network provides direct global reach, enabling efficient routing and full control over traffic paths.

Telxius offers a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity, infrastructure and interconnection services across Network & Transport, Infrastructure, Internet & Cloud, Interconnection, Security and CDN, supporting a wide range of use cases from enterprise and cloud connectivity to large-scale network interconnection and data transport.

At Telxius, we help our customers operate with predictable performance, dedicated capacity, and the confidence of a network built for increasingly distributed and complex environments.

This latest win reinforces Nokia’s role as a trusted partner for U.S. regional broadband providers looking to expand fiber networks faster and more efficiently for communities, businesses, and public services. Nokia is helping operators such as Planters overcome the cost, complexity, and compliance challenges of rural broadband expansion — from scaling capacity and reducing operational burden to meeting U.S. Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements — while building networks that are more automated, adaptive, and ready for future AI-era demand.

This fiber optic deployment supports BEAD-funded rural broadband expansion in Georgia and provides Planters with the ability to offer multi-gigabit broadband services and advanced in-home Wi-Fi services.

Nokia’s scalable Lightspan MF-2 access platform supports 10G, 25G and 50G broadband speeds, enabling Planters to efficiently scale their network in the future. Planters also gains lower operational complexity with Nokia’s Altiplano Access Controller which enables AI-driven automation providing a powerful platform to reduce errors, accelerate issue resolution and streamline network operations.

With BEAD and BABA-compliant products from Nokia, Planters is able to accelerate project execution, meet compliance requirements, and quickly deliver high-speed broadband services to southeast Georgia’s unconnected or underserved businesses and residents.

Southeast Georgia is experiencing significant growth in broadband connectivity as providers continue to invest in infrastructure across the region. Planters has been a leader in rural fiber development, expanding fiber access throughout portions of Screven, Effingham, Jenkins, and Burke Counties, with plans to further extend connectivity to the communities it serves. Georgia’s BEAD program represents another important opportunity to build on this progress by supporting expanded broadband infrastructure in areas where additional investment is needed. Selected providers, including Planters, are now moving forward with implementation and construction planning that will help bring reliable, high-speed connectivity to even more homes, businesses, and communities across the region.

KGPCo, a long-standing partner of Nokia, is North America’s largest supply chain logistics supplier and systems integrator to MSOs, ISPs, communications service providers, state and local municipalities, electric coops, and tribal nations.

Nokia has a deep commitment to closing the digital divide in rural America. With its network scale and expertise, Nokia provides 6 out of 10 ports in the US that are used in rural broadband deployments. Nokia's portfolio is fully compliant with BABA requirements, making it a trusted choice for BEAD projects. Nokia has helped telecommunication providers across the United States deliver high-quality broadband to underserved communities, creating new growth opportunities for the regions they serve.

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Network tomography works like a health scan for optical networks. It gives operators a clearer view of what is happening across fiber links and wavelengths, without the need to install intrusive probes throughout the network. Powered by Nokia Bell Labs innovative algorithms, the solution imports and processes thousands of pieces of data sourced from coherent optical transmissions to gain near real-time insight into the condition of the overall network link by link.

The trial helped identify issues such as fiber degradation, amplifier problems, configuration errors and other network conditions that could affect performance. By spotting these issues early, operators can validate their underlying network faster and take action before the customers SLAs are impacted.

The trial also showed how network tomography can help operators make better use of their existing network capacity. By understanding the real condition of each optical link more accurately, operators can optimize performance, improve spectral efficiency and support more resilient services. This is an important step toward more automated optical networks, including AI-assisted operations and closed-loop automation.

The solution also utilizes equipment already installed in the network, avoiding the need for field force interventions and significantly reducing its environmental impact.

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The multi-year project will modernize Orange Belgium’s infrastructure to create a more resilient, secure and scalable network capable of supporting the growing demand for bandwidth across consumer and business services. The deployment will help Orange Belgium deliver a more seamless connectivity experience as demand continues to increase from machine learning applications, as well as remote working, video streaming, gaming and cloud services.

By consolidating fixed and mobile transport infrastructure into a single network, Orange Belgium will also simplify operations and improve service delivery across its network. Nokia’s AI-powered WaveSuite automation platform will help Orange Belgium to streamline network management, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate the time-to-market for new services.

The modernized optical network will transport Orange Belgium’s fixed and mobile traffic from customer-provided equipment through metro access and backbone infrastructure, supporting services from 1G to 400G and beyond. It also marks the first deployment of Nokia’s high capacity 1830 PSS platform within an Orange affiliate for core optical transport.

This multi-year project will leverage Nokia's AI-powered network automation through the company’s WaveSuite software solution, end-to-end synchronization management with a Nokia RAN installed base, higher resiliency with a GMPLS control plane, as well as the implementation of thin transponders based on the new high capacity 1830 PSS platform, marking a significant step forward in delivering reliable and secure connectivity for advanced services across Belgium.

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The initiative supports the Finnish Border Guard’s goal of building a sovereign, integrated counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and threat detection capability to be deployed nationwide. By connecting platforms, sensors and command-and-control systems, the solution is designed to deliver enhanced real-time situational awareness and enable faster, more coordinated responses to evolving multi-domain threats.

Nokia’s role reflects the growing importance of trusted and intelligent connectivity as a foundation for modern defense and border security. As drones become more accessible and widely used, threat detection, sensing and connectivity must work seamlessly to protect personnel, infrastructure and mission effectiveness. Through the consortium, Nokia Defense will work with key partners to support a scalable, future-ready system aligned with national and allied requirements.

The Finnish Border Guard initiative includes the procurement and deployment of evaluation platforms, connectivity and sensing capabilities, and system integration. The solutions will be evaluated during 2027 and early 2028.

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The new route is designed to support scaling up to 400 terabits per second (Tb/s) of transport capacity, making it Aureon's highest-capacity network connection to date and creating a scalable foundation for future AI infrastructure growth. Powered by Nokia's 1830 Global Express (GX) platform, Super C and L-band optical line system, and 1.2T ICE7 coherent optics, the deployment significantly expands Aureon's network capabilities, enabling the company to deliver transport services at a scale traditionally associated with hyperscale operators.

About Aureon

Aureon is a leading technology solutions provider helping organizations connect, collaborate, and grow. The company delivers connectivity, cloud, data center, managed IT, consulting, and contact center services that simplify technology and strengthen business performance. Backed by more than 40 years of experience and a dedicated Iowa-based support team, Aureon combines advanced solutions with exceptional service. From its headquarters in West Des Moines, the company empowers clients across the Midwest and nationwide through reliability, innovation, and a lasting commitment to community.

About t3 Broadband

Headquartered in Kansas, t3 Broadband believes broadband is the economic driver for communities. With the global economy evolving towards being always-connected, access to broadband connections is becoming an essential service. It is their mission to support service providers, utilities, and communities of all sizes by helping them bring fast, reliable and secure broadband services economically, quickly, and everywhere to their customers. t3 Broadband expertly analyzes, designs, and services economically sound broadband networks by using proven processes and technology.  For more information, please visit www.t3broadband.com or mail us at sales@t3broadband.com.

Once completed, the initiative will enable up to 30 Tbps of capacity per fiber pair, three times that of legacy systems, and will deliver low-latency connectivity between Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. This will support advanced, real-time use cases such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) inference, cloud bursting and mission-critical enterprise applications. The upgrade also supports the sustainability goals of the subsea network operators by reducing the carbon footprint through improving power efficiency.

The MCT cable is the only subsea system landing in Rayong in Thailand’s EEC, the country’s primary hub for AI-driven data center investment. Thailand is rapidly emerging as a regional digital infrastructure hub, attracting more than USD23 billion in data center investment across 36 projects, according to Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) data.

This growth is attracting several global hyperscalers seeking trusted, high-capacity connectivity routes. The upgraded MCT cable provides a critical, low-latency and sovereign connectivity, addressing the region’s growing demand for secure, high-performance subsea infrastructure.

Nokia’s PSE-6 solution uses advanced 5nm DSP technology and intelligent signal optimization to deliver higher capacity, better efficiency and long-term scalability. It enables a direct, high-capacity and low-latency connectivity route for enterprises, OTT players and AI and cloud providers, while reducing network power consumption by 60%. The deployment is further supported by Nokia’s WaveSuite optical network automation platform. The solution will enable a single pane of glass improved multilayer network visibility along with support for cross-domain automation to achieve sustainable energy optimization, lifecycle operations, and network resiliency in their high-performance end-to-end connectivity.

Nokia’s optical transport, IP/edge routing and fixed access solutions will allow SkyFiber, the largest recipient in Nevada of the U.S. Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program funding, to reach thousands of households in communities that have historically lacked access to reliable high-speed internet.

VarData, a leading American telecommunications digital infrastructure provider, will drive the network integration, deployment expertise, and ongoing support as Nokia’s partner, in the region.

SkyFiber will deliver a reliable and high-quality network, built with future-proof fiber infrastructure that can scale as the demands of the region grow. This is transformational for the communities and shows the pivotal role of high-speed broadband in driving digital inclusion. SkyFiber is on track to serve a significant customer base upon full deployment, validating both the market demand and the viability of BEAD-backed fiber buildouts in rural markets.

The Nokia portfolio deployed across the SkyFiber network will span the full infrastructure stack: 7750 SR Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) and 7250 IXR Series routers for IP edge routing; OLTs (Lightspan MF-2) and a full range of ONTs for fixed access; Nokia Beacon Wi-Fi devices (Beacon 2, 6, and 10) for in-home connectivity; and the Nokia 1830 PSS DWDM platform for middle-mile optical transport. This single-vendor, integrated approach — covering every layer from core to home — was a decisive factor in SkyFiber’s selection, eliminating the complexity and performance variability of multi-vendor solutions while ensuring end-to-end accountability.

Nokia has a deep commitment to closing the digital divide in rural America. With its network scale and expertise, Nokia provides 7 out of 10 ports in the US that are used in rural broadband deployments. Nokia's portfolio is fully compliant with Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements, making it a trusted choice for BEAD projects. Nokia has helped telecommunication providers across the United States deliver high-quality broadband to underserved communities, creating new growth opportunities for the regions they serve.

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The collaboration between Nokia and Telia builds on the transformative potential of AI-RAN in advancing the capabilities of today’s 5G networks. With a clear focus on exploring commercial use cases, the companies will conceptualize and test AI-enabled systems for different industries, including mission critical.

AI-RAN at MWC26
At MWC26, Nokia’s booth 3B20 in Hall 3 features multiple live demonstrations of AI-RAN technologies, highlighting their role in enabling cognitive, software-defined radio systems. This includes Vision AI with reasoning capabilities from Vaidio, a delivery robot from ServeRobotics that can transform retail and the use of the radio network itself as a sensor for the physical world. There will be a demonstration of how spare GPU capacity in the distributed AI‑RAN network can be monetized by offering AI compute to external customers. Nokia’s demonstrations also showcase how AI-RAN can optimize network operations, improve energy efficiency and support new AI-driven applications.

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Press Release: Nokia accelerates AI-RAN momentum with new partnerships driving path to AI-Native 6G #MWC26

Deutsche Telekom, Globe, Orange, Rakuten, Tata Communications, Telefónica, TELUS, and Vodafone are among more than 75 partners — including telecom providers, CPaaS platforms, systems integrators and vertical independent software vendors — now collaborating with Nokia in the field of network APIs, either through new or expanded partnerships.  

Nokia’s Network as Code platform gives developers standardized, secure access to APIs that simplify complex network functions, opening new pathways for innovation. Industries such as banking, healthcare, automotive and entertainment have developed early use cases, with more on the horizon as awareness grows around this technology’s transformative potential. Launched in September 2023, Network as Code aligns with API-based industry initiatives like GSMA Open Gateway and the Linux Foundation’s CAMARA project.

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Deutsche Telekom: Deutsche Telekom is enabling Blocksport — a technology platform provider that builds digital infrastructure for sports clubs, leagues, and venues — to deliver seamless, mobile-based authentication for its customer SuperApps by leveraging the number verification API deployed via Nokia’s Network as Code platform on Deutsche Telekom’s network. This pioneering integration uses direct network capabilities to replace traditional one-time passwords (OTPs), streamlining log-in flows and elevating the fan experience with faster, frictionless, and more secure authentication.

Globe: Globe, a leading digital platform in the Philippines, will gain access to the full portfolio of APIs available through Nokia’s Network Exposure Platform (NEP), a cloud-native, programmable infrastructure that streamlines API service delivery and fosters interoperability across various network environments. Over the past year, Globe used NEP to enable creation of security-focused applications that combat mobile banking fraud. Now, as several banks in the Philippines plan to adopt Silent Network Authentication (number verification API) — part of G Verify, Globe’s portfolio of network-powered security solutions — Nokia and Globe are building on that momentum to create similar opportunities for industries across the entire API ecosystem. Read more.

Google Cloud: Communications networks are undergoing a major transformation as AI becomes integral both to how networks operate and how AI workloads depend on them. After launching three of Nokia’s network APIs on Google Marketplace in July 2025, Nokia and Google Cloud have partnered to bring Google Cloud’s agentic AI capabilities into Nokia’s Network as Code platform. This makes networks consumable and programmable by enterprise agents, with no coding or integration required. Network as Code agents connect to network APIs via Model Context Protocol (MCP) using Google Cloud’s Agent Developer Kit (ADK) and Google’s Gemini models to create intent-based, on-demand workflows that solve network problems for external agents or applications. Early use cases have focused on the areas of enterprise device management (connectivity, location, roaming, SIM swap); fleet management (coverage, quality, priority) and security monitoring (high-precision multi-modal inference utilizing network slicing and edge routing). Read more.

Orange: Orange, one of the world’s leading telecommunication providers, and Nokia have signed a framework contract making Orange’s network APIs commercially available through Nokia’s Network as Code platform. Orange APIs currently available through the NaC platform include identity and antifraud APIs and network insights in France and Spain.

Rakuten Mobile: Rakuten Mobile, the world’s first fully virtualized, cloud-native Open RAN (radio access network) 4G and 5G network operator, is exploring how Nokia’s number verification API can provide enterprise partners with advanced fraud prevention, eliminating the need for traditional one-time passwords. The collaboration with Nokia will enable Rakuten Mobile’s partners to strengthen digital security while streamlining network-based authentication for numerous end users. 

Tata Communications, a leading global communications technology player, has signed a collaboration agreement with Nokia to integrate its global Network Fabric and Tata Communications MOVE™ advanced eSIM capabilities into Nokia’s Network as Code platform. This collaboration will expand programmable connectivity capabilities for developers and enterprises, enabling scalable deployment of network APIs for IoT use cases across automotive, logistics, and adjacent sectors, with the objective to accelerate market entry for programmable network services.

Telefónica Group: Telefónica, a multinational telecommunications company based in Madrid, and Nokia are testing two emerging AI protocols — Agent to Agent (A2A) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) — to simplify how network capabilities are exposed and consumed. The A2A protocol allows AI agents to dynamically discover, communicate and collaborate, while MCP standardizes secure access to external tools and data. Together, they show how AI can transform networks, enable new monetization models, and simplify service creation for partners and developers. Read more.

TELUS: TELUS and Nokia have agreed to collaborate on network APIs through Nokia’s Network as Code platform and deployment of Nokia’s Network Exposure Platform. The initial focus will include deployment of three network APIs: number verification, SIM swap, and quality on demand, preparing for differentiated, on-demand customer experiences during the world’s largest football tournament, held this summer at various sites across North America.

Vodafone Group: Vodafone has implemented commercial agreements for Nokia to offer Vodafone APIs via the Network as Code platform for its operating companies in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Greece. The project will start with anti-fraud and identity APIs to enable secure digital experiences in online banking, e-commerce, and digital media. Vodafone and Nokia will collaborate to accelerate adoption among developers, enterprises, and public sector organizations in Europe. Read more. 

Network as Code at MWC Barcelona

• Media and attendees can view in-depth demonstrations on how agentic AI is powering network APIs at Nokia’s booth stand in Hall 3. Theater sessions with Google Cloud, Telefónica, and Blocksport will also take place at various times at the Nokia booth.
• Nokia’s Network as Code platform takes center stage at the GSMA Open Gateway Hackathon, where winners will be announced at the DevCon event hosted at the Talent Arena.
• Network as Code powers a live tele-driving demonstration on the GSMA booth in Hall 6, where visitors can remotely drive a real car on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya track.
• Shkumbin Hamiti, Nokia’s Vice President and Head of Network Monetization Platform, Mobile Infrastructure, will speak on “AI at the Gateway: Where Networks Learn to Earn,” March 3, 1:15 p.m., Hall 6, Marconi Stage.

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The agreement will offer advanced connectivity by enhancing network performance and efficiency, improving user experience, reducing environmental impact, and enabling TIM Brasil to deploy future AI-driven Radio Access Network (RAN) capabilities. This solidifies TIM Brasil’s position as a leader in Brazil’s digital transformation.

Under the agreement, Nokia will support TIM Brasil’s 5G network by deploying its latest generation of energy-efficient and AI-RAN-ready AirScale portfolio, including Habrok Massive MIMO radios, Pandion Remote Radio Heads, AirScale Radio small cell solutions, and comprehensive services for deployment, optimization and support. These solutions will ensure comprehensive coverage, seamless indoor connectivity, and enhanced scalability while driving sustainability goals through reduced energy consumption

TIM Brasil will also implement Nokia’s MantaRay SON (Self-Organized Network), a market-leading solution designed to automate routine operations, improve network quality, and reduce operational costs. By leveraging AI and analytics, MantaRay SON enables TIM to manage the increasing complexity of 5G networks while delivering a superior customer experience.

The modernization will impact key regions, including Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Goiânia, Manaus, Belém, and São Luís, among others, ensuring faster, more reliable, and efficient 5G connectivity. Nokia’s solutions will also prepare TIM Brasil’s network for future advancements, including 5G Advanced, 6G, and advanced AI-driven services, supporting the company’s ambition to drive industrial transformation and bridge the digital divide across Brazil.

Nokia and TIM Brasil will also strengthen their collaboration by jointly exploring the development of transformative AI use cases, including intelligent slicing, image/video analysis and recognition, voice recognition, and threat detection, thereby enhancing their B2B offerings for verticals such as Mining, Agribusiness, manufacturing, logistics, and transport. This initiative will leverage Nokia's AI-RAN solution, which significantly extends its capabilities beyond GPU-accelerated RAN functions to encompass these advanced AI use cases, directly benefiting from the Nokia-NVIDIA AI-RAN partnership announced last year.

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Doksuri: A New Generation of AI-RAN Ready Radios

The new Doksuri Radios represent a significant leap forward in performance, energy efficiency, and deployment simplicity. Built on a next-generation System-on-Chip (SoC), Doksuri Radios bring advanced intelligence into the radio, positioning it as a foundational component in Nokia’s AI-RAN strategy. Engineered for real-world performance, Doksuri Radios deliver:

• Up to 30% improvement in power efficiency, combining higher output power with lower energy consumption under typical network conditions, reducing environmental footprint

• Up to 25% lighter Radios, lowering site footprint and simplifying deployments

• Unique mounting system, reducing installation time by up to 70%, enabling faster, more efficient deployments.

AI-RAN Ready

Doksuri Radios are powered by our latest generation ReefShark System on Chip (SoC) technology that unlocks advanced capabilities, efficiency and adaptability. This positions Doksuri Radios as a key enabler in the evolving AI-RAN ecosystem and ensures future-proof capabilities for telecommunications providers, including compatibility with Open RAN front-haul standards.

Additionally, at #MWC26, Nokia will demonstrate its comprehensive Radio portfolio, including several new Habrok Massive MIMO products for TDD and for FDD spectrum, each delivering the necessary performance for telecommunications operators to offer advanced connectivity in the AI era.

Marketplace for Service Management and Orchestration  

Nokia has also launched an rApp Marketplace for its Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) platform, enabling communication service providers and ecosystem partners to more easily build, integrate, and deploy automation applications within an open, multivendor environment. It allows users to discover, evaluate and deploy rApps that enhance network automation, performance and efficiency. This marketplace reinforces Nokia’s commitment to accelerating AI-driven RAN automation, fostering deeper co-creation with customers and rApp partners, and simplifying how CSPs adopt and scale autonomous network capabilities. 

Nokia at MWC26

Visitors to Nokia’s booth 3B20 in Hall 3 at Mobile World Congress 2026 will experience multiple demonstrations of Nokia’s latest technologies and innovations, highlighting their role in enabling cognitive, software-defined radio systems. Nokia’s demonstrations also showcase how AI-RAN can optimize network operations, improve energy efficiency and support new AI-driven applications.

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Nokia's innovative AI slicing solution, powered by AWS, uses agentic AI to analyze real-world internet data, including locations, events, traffic, incidents, and maps, enabling telecommunications providers to deliver adaptive network slicing. This agentic AI-powered approach unlocks significant customer value across diverse applications and use cases by creating premium services that respond intelligently to dynamic conditions, ensuring optimal performance precisely where and when customers need it.

Furthermore, telecommunication providers can face challenges optimizing network performance during unpredictable events like traffic surges, emergencies or mass gatherings, which can result in suboptimal service quality and inefficient resource utilization. Autonomous network slicing intelligence dynamically adapts and manages even the most challenging traffic conditions across varied geographical areas.

Agentic AI slicing for diverse applications and use cases

This agentic AI-powered 5G-Advanced network slicing innovation can be used for different use cases, including:

• Intent-based enterprise and industrial slicing measures live network KPIs such as bitrate and latency and autonomously adjusts RAN policies to meet enterprise SLAs across campuses, business parks and city areas. The innovation enhances premium slicing services for critical applications in manufacturing, IoT, drones, smart cities, hospitals, energy, transportation and ports.

• On-demand slicing with agentic AI boosts network performance for selected 5G base stations. When activated by external data, this service provides first responders and public safety authorities with better network connectivity during emergencies. On-demand network slicing with agentic-AI preserves quality of service for premium 5G+ and FWA customers using gaming, streaming, XR, and AI applications in response to major traffic surges, weather conditions and environmental changes.

• Agentic AI for mass events provides much broader capacity availability during high-demand moments like concerts and sporting events. AI analyses network data, infers patterns, and sets slicing policies for scheduled events, optimizing premium 5G slicing for VIP spectators, payment applications, fan engagement, video broadcasting and operational crews in arenas, parks and conference centers.

Leveraging leading-edge technologies

Nokia’s agentic AI-powered solution on AWS introduces intent-based network slicing that continuously monitors network KPIs, infers real-world contextual data from multiple sources and automatically adjusts RAN policies to meet service-level agreements. The end-to-end advanced network slicing innovation across RAN-transport-core utilizes especially Nokia’s 5G AirScale base station, MantaRay SMO and Agentic AI modules, which are seamlessly integrated with the Amazon Bedrock Artificial Intelligence platform.

The integrated solution uses agentic AI to coordinate data analytics, inferencing, and RAN policies. These AI agents leverage open internet data—including events, timetables, incidents, traffic, locations, maps, and weather—for different network slicing use cases. The agentic AI modules operate in multiple modes: chatbot, on-demand, scheduled, and autonomous. All modules interact with Amazon Bedrock via APIs. Furthermore, applications and use cases powered by Agentic AIs are enhanced with Nokia’s Edge Slicing solution, bringing cloud applications and workloads directly to mobile users and devices over high-capacity, secure, and low-latency networks.

Amazon Bedrock enables intelligent network optimization by providing access to foundation models and the infrastructure to build specialized AI agents. These agents analyze historical RAN parameters alongside contextual data to optimize RAN, core, and transport layers for mobile networks. Using Amazon EKS Hybrid Nodes, telecommunications providers can deploy these agents and network workloads on their existing infrastructure while unifying Kubernetes management across cloud and edge environments, providing the flexibility and scalability needed for modern network operations

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Visitors to Nokia’s booth in Hall 3 at this year’s Mobile World Congress event will be able to see live demonstrations of Nokia’s slicing solution and the agentic AI-powered advanced network slicing innovation.

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The demonstration underscores KDDI’s commitment to building a future-proof digital infrastructure capable of handling the demands of real-time AI training, inference, and data analytics. The reliability and built-in cryptography of the network architecture are designed to safeguard personal data, critical national infrastructure and sensitive AI workloads.

Leveraging Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) with C+L Band and 1830 Security Management Server (SMS), KDDI validated the delivery of a secure, scalable, and AI-ready infrastructure. Nokia’s optical technologies enable high-capacity transport while ensuring data privacy, resiliency, and at-speed quantum-safe encryption across KDDI’s distributed data centers.

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The software-as-a-service model, which transforms core networks and their operations into flexible, subscription-based services, reduces the upfront capital investment and operational complexity of traditional network deployments. It delivers catalog-based service creation, on-demand network capabilities, and rapid feature deployment, with predictable cost control through subscription pricing and pay-as-you-grow infrastructure.

Citymesh is using Nokia's Core SaaS for Business, running on AWS’s global cloud infrastructure, to serve enterprises across venues and events, airports, hospitals, offshore settlements, first responders, drone operators, and transportation sectors, and to power its new mobile offering for self-employed professionals and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The solution allows Citymesh to design intuitive, customized service plans without having to conduct extensive telecommunications engineering or ongoing integration work.

Running on AWS global cloud infrastructure provides the scalability to handle unpredictable demand spikes across diverse enterprise environments without requiring upfront infrastructure investments. The platform's multi-region architecture ensures telecommunications-grade availability, while comprehensive security controls meet stringent industry requirements.

Nokia’s Core SaaS for Business delivers telecom-grade reliability with AWS security and performance across a comprehensive service catalog, including 4G and 5G Core, network slicing, IMS core, IoT services, automation, and security capabilities. Operators scale capacity on demand without managing hardware while exposing network capabilities through APIs (application programming interfaces).

Nokia's Core SaaS for Business is available to telecommunication providers worldwide. Attendees at MWC Barcelona March 2-5 can learn more about Nokia's core network technology by contacting their Nokia representative for private demonstrations at the Nokia booth (Hall 3, Stand 3B20).

altafiber will deploy Nokia’s cutting-edge 25G PON, IP routing, and advanced optical network solutions to deliver unparalleled speed, scalability, and operational efficiency, setting a new benchmark for broadband services.

Nokia's Lightspan 25G PON solution will enable altafiber to rapidly scale services, introduce differentiated offerings, and maximize its fiber infrastructure investments. The modular PON platform provides seamless support for 10G, 25G, and even 50G PON on the same infrastructure, enabling altafiber to optimize its network and gain the flexibility needed to address specific business cases or needs. This flexible architecture ensures altafiber can immediately deliver symmetrical multi-gigabit broadband speeds today and is equipped to fully support the bandwidth-intensive applications of tomorrow.

Nokia's industry-leading IP routing solutions will form the intelligent backbone of altafiber's upgraded network. The company’s high-capacity 7750 Service Routers (SR) will ensure efficient, resilient, and secure transport of all traffic, supporting the massive influx of multi-gigabit data generated by the new PON and optical infrastructure. The security of this network deployment is further enhanced by the Nokia Deepfield solution, which will ensure network agility and performance to address current and future broadband demands.

Further strengthening the network's foundation, Nokia's integral optical networks solution, including the 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) and 1830 Photonic Service Interconnect (PSI), will be deployed. This will simplify network operations and architectures while providing the highest levels of security.

This comprehensive network overhaul positions altafiber to deliver the fastest, symmetrical multi-gigabit broadband offerings to both business and residential customers. Notably, this initiative will support Hawaiian Telcom’s commitment to make Hawaii the first fully-fiber enabled state in the U.S. by the end of 2026, setting a new standard for connectivity.

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Nokia is a leader in the development of video and multimedia technologies, including video compression, content delivery, content recommendation and aspects related to hardware. In the past 25 years, Nokia has created 5,000+ inventions that enable multimedia products and services and continues to play a leading role in multimedia research and standardization. Nokia’s expertise in multimedia and video research is built on continuous investment to advance the industry.  

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Under the agreement, Nokia will supply its energy-efficient and AI-ready AirScale Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio, including Habrok Massive MIMO radios for the n78 spectrum band, Pandion multi-band remote radio heads, and AirScale Radio small cell solutions. These technologies will ensure comprehensive coverage and seamless indoor connectivity while driving efficiency and scalability. Additionally, Nokia will provide its latest baseband solutions to enhance Telefónica’s 5G network performance and reliability.

The deployment will also feature Nokia’s Interleaved Passive Active Antenna (IPAA+) solution, simplifying site design and accelerating 5G rollout. The contract includes maintenance and network optimization services.

Telefónica will continue to use Nokia’s AI-powered network management solution, MantaRay NM, which supports purpose-built RAN and Cloud RAN, including data center hardware and cloud infrastructure.  It provides comprehensive operation and maintenance capabilities for network elements in core, radio, and transport networks, both for managing physical network elements as well as virtualized network functions. This is the first step towards an ambition shared by both companies to evolve Telefónica Germany network to the automation level 4 through AI-powered orchestration solutions.

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The partnership leverages the technological strengths of both companies to develop a resilient, scalable solution that meets the evolving needs of modern military operations and coalition forces. The integrated system will enable real-time data exchange among unmanned vehicles, sensors, and military teams on the battlefield, enhancing situational awareness and ensuring secure interoperability to strengthen collective defense capabilities.

LMT has been Nokia’s long-time partner in Latvia's mobile networks. Together, the companies have been driving forward the development of 5G-based military applications and helping strengthen defense along the eastern flank. LMT operates Europe’s first 5G military testbed at the Ādaži base, a key NATO site in Latvia. Leveraging Nokia's technical expertise, their work has produced innovations such as a portable 5G tactical network using Nokia’s Banshee platform.

The research agreement, signed on November 5, 2025, will help both organizations shape the direction of 6G research and bring practical innovations closer to real-world deployment. The agreement expands on Nokia and KDDI’s long history of collaboration, leveraging the companies’ respective strengths: KDDI Research’s cutting-edge advanced communications R&D work and Nokia Bell Labs’ leadership in technology and telecommunications innovation.

Under this new agreement, the two companies are conducting research in two key areas of 6G:

• mMIMO energy efficiency: New techniques for reducing base-station energy consumption while enhancing communication, specifically targeted at proposed 6G spectrum.
• Distributed programmable core network services for 6G: New mobile core technologies that will ensure continuous communication during infrastructure failures and natural disasters.

KDDI Research and Nokia Bell Labs will demonstrate their initial work in mMIMO energy efficiency at the Brooklyn 6G Summit Nov 5 – 7.

Through 5G SA architecture, Telia will be able to deliver even more flexible and robust connectivity, enabling new offerings for businesses and public sector customers. It will also increase network scalability and automation across Telia’s Nordic and Baltic footprint.

Telia’s deployment of Nokia’s RAN portfolio aims to boost network performance significantly while reducing energy consumption. It will support consistent coverage, higher capacity and speeds and lower latency, while contributing to realizing both Telia’s sustainability targets and a greener digital future.

At the end of Q3 2025, Nokia had the world’s highest number of 5G SA core operator customers, with a total of 127, and the highest number of live deployments at 55, according to industry data. Nokia also leads the industry in core network portfolio capabilities, according to Omdia’s “Market Landscape: Core Vendors – 2025” report, and is recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner^® Magic Quadrant^™ for Communication Service Provider 5G Core Network Infrastructure Solutions. 

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Under this agreement, Nokia will deploy its energy-efficient AirScale Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions, featuring the latest Habrok Massive MIMO radios and AirScale baseband equipment. These solutions, powered by its ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, will deliver ultra-high performance, coverage, and capacity while maintaining extreme energy efficiency. The implementation includes Nokia's AI-powered MantaRay solution for enhanced network management and Self-Organizing Network capabilities.

Nokia and SoftBank are founding members of the AI-RAN Alliance and are also collaborating on research and development initiatives in AI-RAN and 6G technologies. These initiatives include joint research, field trials, and the development of a virtualized RAN platform. Both companies are conducting tests in the 7 GHz frequency band for 6G in Tokyo using Massive MIMO technology.

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The partnership marks the beginning of the AI-native wireless era, providing the foundation to support AI-powered consumer experiences and enterprise services at the edge.

In addition, the partnership addresses the fast-growing AI-RAN market, representing a significant opportunity within the RAN market that is expected to exceed a cumulative $200 billion by 2030, according to analyst firm Omdia.

Together, NVIDIA and Nokia are also laying the strategic infrastructure and opening up a new high-growth frontier for telecom providers by delivering distributed edge AI inferencing at scale.

T-Mobile U.S. will also collaborate with Nokia and NVIDIA to drive and test AI-RAN technologies as a part of the 6G innovation and development process, reinforcing its global leadership in driving wireless innovation. Trials are expected to begin in 2026, focused on field validation of performance and efficiency gains for customers.

The move will enable massive improvements in performance and efficiency, helping ensure that consumers using generative, agentic and physical AI applications on their devices will have seamless network experiences. It will also support future AI-native devices, such as drones or augmented- and virtual-reality glasses while being ready for 6G applications such as integrated sensing and communications.

Supporting Exponential Growth in AI traffic

Growth in AI traffic is exploding. For example, almost 50% of ChatGPT’s 800 million weekly active users access the site via mobile devices, and its monthly mobile app downloads exceed 40 million.

With Nokia and NVIDIA-powered AI-RAN systems, mobile operators can improve performance and efficiency as well as enhance network experiences for future generative AI and agentic AI applications and experiences. They will be able to introduce new AI services for 6G with the same infrastructure, powering billions of new connections for cars, robots, drones and augmented- and virtual-reality glasses that demand connectivity, computing and sensing at the edge.

Seamless Transition to AI-Native Networks

NVIDIA is introducing Aerial RAN Computer Pro (ARC-Pro), a 6G-ready accelerated computing platform that combines connectivity, computing and sensing capabilities, enabling telcos to move from 5G-Advanced to 6G through software upgrades.

The NVIDIA ARC-Pro reference design is available for manufacturers and network equipment providers to build commercial-off-the-shelf-based or proprietary AI-RAN products, supporting both new buildouts and expansions to existing base stations.

Nokia will accelerate the availability of its 5G and 6G RAN software on the NVIDIA CUDA® platform and expand its RAN portfolio by embedding NVIDIA ARC-Pro at the heart of the new AI-RAN solution. This partnership will enable Nokia’s mobile network customers to transition seamlessly from today’s RAN networks to future AI-RAN networks.

Nokia’s unique anyRAN approach simplifies the introduction of the ARC-Pro platform by establishing software-defined RAN evolution for both Cloud RAN and purpose-built RAN. AirScale baseband is a modular architecture in which new cards can coexist with previously deployed cards. Nokia aims to expand and evolve its AirScale baseband into the 5G-Advanced and 6G era with new AI-RAN capabilities.      

Dell Technologies is driving innovation in Nokia’s AI-RAN solution with its state-of-the-art Dell PowerEdge servers. Engineered for seamless scalability, these servers enable no-touch software upgrades and low-touch silicon upgrades, ensuring a smooth evolution from 5G to 5G Advanced and 6G. With their robust, high-performance infrastructure, Dell PowerEdge servers are the ultimate compute platform for operators deploying AI- RAN solutions.

Future Proofed for 6G

Nokia and NVIDIA’s AI-RAN platform unifies AI and radio access workloads on a software-defined, accelerated infrastructure, boosting performance, efficiency and monetization while enabling a smooth, cost-effective path to 6G.

New capabilities are added through software updates, future-proofing investments for 6G and beyond, while enabling rapid innovation cycles at the pace of AI. It serves growing generative AI and agentic AI traffic on the same sites as RAN functions, applying AI algorithms to improve spectral and energy efficiency, as well as overall network performance, and by tapping into underutilized RAN assets to host edge AI services and maximize return on investment.

Additional AI Networking Solutions Cooperation

Nokia and NVIDIA will also collaborate on AI networking solutions, including data center switching with Nokia’s SR Linux software for the NVIDIA Spectrum-X™ Ethernet networking platform and the application of Nokia’s telemetry and fabric management platform on NVIDIA AI infrastructure.

The companies will also explore the use of Nokia’s optical technologies and capabilities as part of future NVIDIA AI infrastructure architecture.

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The first phase of deployment is underway in New York and New Jersey, with expansion planned to dozens of additional markets and thousands of lit buildings in the near future.

Zayo’s fiber footprint spans over 19 million fiber miles and 147,000 route miles, connecting 400 markets and more than 1,500 on-net data centers globally. The new network architecture allows Zayo to deploy connectivity in new markets and bring more lit buildings online in record time, enabling the company to expand its reach and quickly respond to changing market conditions. The ability to rapidly deliver high-capacity infrastructure closer to its end user also reduces exposure to single points of failure, minimizes congestion, and ensures stable, resilient performance across Zayo’s IP backbone. This transformation to a more modular and scalable solution with Nokia’s next-generation IP router solution positions Zayo to meet growing bandwidth demand — including delivering 400G and 800G-capable services at scale — to support the next wave of cloud and edge computing and enable faster access to digital services for its customers.

This next-generation architecture replaces Zayo’s existing Provider Edge infrastructure with Nokia’s high-performance IP router solution. Built on Nokia’s advanced FP5-based 7750 Service Router and the Nokia 7250 Interconnect Router (IXR), the new solution enables rapid deployment, increased reliability, and simplified operations across Zayo’s extensive global network. The new Nokia architecture enhances scalability, allowing Zayo to serve more customers while improving reliability and performance across its infrastructure.

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E.ON plays a key role in Germany’s energy transition. Its distribution grid already connects 1.4 million renewable energy plants, hence making the performance, flexibility and sustainability of its communications infrastructure critical. A key pillar, among others, is the IP, optical and fixed access part of its DSO telecommunications network.

With the new Nokia-powered network and its market leading chipsets, E.ON will benefit from significantly reduced energy consumption of up to 50% compared to its existing IP and optical infrastructure, while improving scalability, operational flexibility, responsiveness, and service continuity. Nokia’s fixed access fiber solutions offer a future-proof, flexible alternative that is easy to upgrade to 25G PON and beyond. 

The new infrastructure will enhance both security and resilience, aligning with KRITIS (critical infrastructure) requirements and increasing E.ON’s ability to respond quickly to service incidents without interruption. Nokia’s full-stack delivery across optical, IP and fiber domains also lays the foundation for future advancements, including support for quantum-safe networks.

Under the agreement, Nokia will deliver the full suite of next-generation networking solutions to E.ON, including IP routing and switching, optical transport, fixed broadband access (XGS-PON) and Nokia’s wide range of industry-leading network automation solutions.

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Leveraging Nokia’s 1830 GX optical networking platform, GBI’s new network will enable cloud and content providers, telecom operators, and enterprises to deliver services with significantly lower latency, higher capacity, and improved network availability. By establishing an entirely new terrestrial route through Iraq, GBI will provide an alternative pathway that bypasses traditional subsea corridors, offering greater diversity and resilience for regional and international data traffic.

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When deployed, Nokia’s IP/MPLS solution will enable BEM to have a high-capacity, low-latency, reliable and secure transmission backbone to support both vital and non-vital railway applications, including CCTV surveillance, public announcements, passenger information displays, radio communication, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), among others.

The new 35.9 km Orange Line will connect the east and west sides of Bangkok, featuring both underground and elevated transit systems. Railway systems worldwide are undergoing digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and safety.  

As part of the project, Nokia will develop two BTNs, 10G and 40G, each to support network speeds for voice, data and video transmission between stations and Operations Control Center (OCC). Nokia’s solution includes Nokia 7250 Interconnect Router, Nokia 7210 Service Access System, Nokia Network Services Platform and professional services. The solution will help BEM to simplify operations and maintenance while providing real-time visibility into network performance.  

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The CCTV cameras play a critical role within the LTA railway system, providing real-time monitoring and video surveillance services that ensure public safety, help spot illegal activities, and manage traffic patterns. With CCTV cameras placed across more than 50 stations, LTA needed a network infrastructure that could meet its growing capacity demands. 

To support its expanding network cameras and growing bandwidth requirements, LTA deployed Nokia’s fiber Optical LAN including hardened ONUs and future-proof OLTs capable of supporting 25Gb/s speeds. Designed as a future-ready solution, Optical LAN requires up to 70% less cabling and 40% less power compared to traditional copper-based LAN networks. Nokia’s IP/MPLS deployment also enables LTA to more effectively backhaul the network data traveling to its Operations Control Center where live video streams are viewed and stored.

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Among the report’s key findings:

Stealthy campaigns now target the telco core

Attackers have stepped up their intrusions into telecom networks, in some cases reaching sensitive systems such as subscriber data and lawful interception platforms, as seen in the high-profile Salt Typhoon case. They often hide in plain sight by abusing trusted tools, unpatched devices and misconfigurations.

• 63% of operators faced at least one “living off the land” attack last year; 32% saw four or more.
• Multi-year, low-profile infections have led to major data exposure and forced operators into costly remediation, highlighting the business and reputational risks of long-term, privileged access.
• As the CISO from one leading CSP in North America said, “Salt Typhoon was the most significant cybersecurity incident we faced in the last 12 months. … Some of the entry points were put in place years ago, just sitting and waiting for the right moment to trigger.”

DDoS attacks are shorter and more powerful

Terabit-scale DDoS attacks are now a daily reality, up from once every five days in 2024, and gigabit residential broadband connectivity is amplifying the dangers.

• DDoS peaks in the 5 to 10 Tbps range are the “new normal,” escalating faster than most alert systems can raise alarms.
• Some 78% of DDoS attacks now end within five minutes (up from 44% in 2024), with 37% wrapping up in under two minutes, highlighting the need for rapid detection and mitigation.
• Over 100 million residential endpoints (4% of the global total) are now available for exploits and malicious uses of bandwidth.

AI is now central to defense, and quantum-safe networking is the next frontier

More than 70% of telecom security leaders now prioritize AI- and ML-based threat analytics, and over half plan to deploy AI for detection within 18 months — a direct response to stealthy attacks and rapid DDoS campaigns. In a similar sense, telcos also need to adopt automated certificate management and encryption that’s ready for the quantum future.

• The timespan in which digital certificates remain valid is shrinking dramatically, from currently over a year to just 47 days by 2029.
• Despite upcoming compliance deadlines from governing bodies — particularly in the European Union — the industry’s sense of urgency is low: Quantum computing risk ranks second to last among concerns for network security professionals.

Insider risk, human error and misconfigurations remain major vulnerabilities

Nearly 60% of high-cost breaches stem from insider actions or mistakes, with complex supply chains further increasing exposure to credential misuse, privilege escalation and physical access breaches.

• Hygiene gaps still open doors too, as 76% of vulnerabilities stem from missing patches.
• Application‑layer issues, including poor access controls and exploitable software flaws, remain prevalent as digital services expand.

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The Nokia Threat Intelligence Report draws on operational insights from the company’s NetGuard and Deepfield portfolios, real-world data from Managed Security Services operations, advanced research from Nokia Bell Labs, and expertise in cybersecurity consulting and quantum-safe networking. These are complemented by fresh quantitative and qualitative insights from 160 global telecom security leaders, providing a nuanced, evidence-based view of the risks and responses shaping the sector. The report includes a comprehensive set of recommendations spanning threat detection and response, AI adoption, DDoS mitigation, regulatory compliance, quantum readiness and more, to help telecom operators strengthen resilience across their networks. 

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Under the agreement, fibertime will deploy Nokia’s Lightspan access nodes and Wi-Fi 6 enabled fiber access points, using Nokia’s ONT Easy Start to automate and simplify the fiber modem activation process and streamline deployments. Fibertime will also use Nokia’s 7750 Wireless Access Gateway, to create a single SSID on their network that allows customers to walk around the township and stay connected. 

To help further drive automation and scale across its network, fibertime will also deploy Nokia’s Altiplano and Network Services Platform solutions along with its Altiplano Fiber Health Analyzer which can detect network anomalies and identify potential issues before they escalate.

The agreement to connect an additional 400,000 homes builds on a previous announcement between Nokia and fibertime to deploy FTTH networks across Cape Town, Johannesburg, Gqeberha, Mangaung and Stellenbosch. 

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Telin connects data centers in Singapore that are located strategically to provide island-wide connectivity with dedicated high-speed interconnections to offer the lowest-latency services in Singapore. Leveraging Nokia’s latest generation of pluggable coherent optical technology, the industry-leading 1830 GX compact modular platform and open optical line system, Telin brings enhanced data center connectivity to Singapore. The upgraded infrastructure will provide highly efficient and scalable connectivity for Telin’s footprint across Singapore.

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Next-generation technology is already being tested at the facility, including:

Automation and tele-remote vehicles: The network enables the remote operation of autonomous vehicles and machinery from the surface, reducing the need for personnel to work in hazardous underground conditions. This shift improves worker safety and increases productivity by minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment utilization. It also supports the development and testing of next-generation mining technologies in realistic, controlled environments.

Voice communications: The private 5G network replaces outdated walkie-talkie systems with reliable, always-on mobile connectivity. Workers can now communicate clearly and instantly across all mine levels, even in the most remote areas and from above ground. This significantly improves safety, coordination, and response times in critical situations.

Real-time visualization and positioning: Powered by private 5G networks, software company Cybercube is testing its integrated 3D mapping, real-time positioning, and operational control. It creates a digital twin of the mine, allowing teams to monitor the location of personnel, vehicles, and equipment in real time. This unified view enhances situational awareness, safety, and operational efficiency - especially in environments where GPS is unavailable. Evacuation alerts can be dispatched while keeping track of users and providing instant routes to safety zones.

World-leading mining technology manufacturer Normet is also testing autonomous vehicles at Callio.

Under the agreement, Nokia will provide equipment from its energy-efficient, industry-leading AirScale RAN portfolio to approximately 7,000 sites nationwide, powered by its ReefShark System-on-Chip technology to support VodafoneThree's network modernization across the UK. This includes the latest generation of ultra-performance Habrok Massive MIMO radios, multiband Pandion Remote Radio Heads, and baseband solutions to support future bandwidth and capacity requirements. VodafoneThree’s customers will benefit from improved network speeds, reliability, coverage, and quality of experience. The deployment will also reduce the digital divide in some rural areas in the UK. Nokia was also awarded a separate deal to maintain the existing Three UK core for years to come. 

VodafoneThree will also benefit from Nokia’s intelligent network management system, MantaRay NM, which provides a consolidated network view for optimal monitoring and management. Vodafone's existing active RAN sharing agreement with VMO2 will be maintained under the deal, with Nokia providing the relevant MORAN configurations.

The recent merger confirmed VodafoneThree as the UK’s largest mobile operator with unrivaled spectrum assets. Nokia’s technology will enable VodafoneThree to make best use of the spectrum to deliver a future-proofed, high-capacity network that supports growth in mobile traffic and enables advanced 5G services, delivering a premium customer experience.

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Vietnam’s digital economy is growing rapidly, driven by e-commerce, fintech, and cloud adoption. The government’s National Digital Transformation strategy aims for the digital economy to account for 30% of GDP by 2030. This growth requires robust and reliable digital infrastructure, including broadband connectivity.

Viettel’s deployment will use Nokia’s 7750 Service Router, powered by FP5 chipset which will reduce energy consumption by 75%. Nokia’s Network Services Platform will enable Viettel to simplify operations and respond quickly to evolving demands while the CUPS architecture will help Viettel separate the control plane from the user plane to allow flexible scaling and edge deployments.

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At SIPBB, innovators will have access to a full-scale deployment environment offering private 5G connectivity. The infrastructure includes Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) private wireless networks, MX Industrial Edge (MXIE), and future-ready applications such as Nokia MX Workmate, the industry’s first OT-compliant Gen AI solution for connected workers. These technologies, alongside Intel Xeon Scalable processors and edge AI capabilities, such as visual positioning and object detection, provide a real-world testbed open to nonprofit research and startup collaboration without the usual cost or deployment challenges.

The new trial site enables several industrial use cases, including predictive maintenance powered by real-time analytics to minimize downtime and material waste, push-to-talk and video communication tools to keep teams connected without on-site travel, and AI-enhanced safety monitoring to improve situational awareness and worker safety. Energy-efficient automation ensures consistent productivity with reduced environmental impact. Additionally, the site features natural human-machine interaction through Gen AI-driven digital assistants, allowing workers to communicate with machines using intuitive, conversational language.

The deployment enables i4Networks’ SDWS solution, empowering the company to activate capacity for their customers in days, rather than weeks or months typical of traditional optical connections. This capability represents a significant shift for i4Networks, moving beyond transparent IP/MPLS connections. By extending this agility to the optical layer, the company can now offer the same level of on-demand service activation at higher capacities and with greater security, addressing the fast-growing needs of cloud providers, AI workloads, media services, and financial trading platforms.

Leveraging the Nokia 1830 PSS-8 and 1830 PSI-M optical platforms, the new network delivers faster and more reliable interconnection between data centers while giving i4Networks customers the ability to easily scale capacity to 100G or 400G as demand surges, while built-in resilience automatically reroutes traffic in the event of fiber cuts or other disruptions.

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Maher Terminals operates a 450-acre marine container terminal in Port Elizabeth, part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey port complex. One of the busiest terminals in North America, Maher Terminals loads and unloads 2 million containers annually for its shipping line customers and serves as the major container ship facility for cargoes entering and leaving the New York metropolitan area.

Maher Terminals chose Nokia because it needed a secure, reliable, high-bandwidth, low-latency wireless connectivity solution to optimize its terminal operations, supporting yard management, crane management, and gate operations.

Nokia Edge platform includes Nokia DAC for reliable private wireless connectivity and edge capabilities in MX Industrial Edge (MXIE), ruggedized industrial devices, Nokia Industrial device management and Network Digital Twin.

Nokia DAC provides reliable private wireless connectivity for real-time asset tracking and positioning, helping Maher Terminals maintain its cargo container handling objectives while increasing customer satisfaction.

Nokia Industrial devices connect vehicles, like straddle carriers, and people to the network for efficient transfer of data and communication. Nokia Industrial device management enables remote configuration and firmware upgrade of devices. Nokia Network Digital Twin brings live telemetry from devices continually validating the high-bandwidth and low-latency wireless connectivity enabling Maher Terminal to leverage the data for better planning.

Superior, WI. - Nokia today announced that it has been selected by the City of Superior to provide its fiber and IP solutions as part of ConnectSuperior, the city’s plan to reach every home and business with fiber-optic infrastructure that can be used to deliver broadband access.

The city will own and operate the new wholesale open-access fiber network which ISPs can use to deliver ultra-broadband services to 26,000 currently underserved residents. Nokia, together with dMCA/LightSpeed and ePlus—experienced technology integrators and leading US partners—will work closely with City of Superior staff to deploy the network.

Nokia’s fiber and IP technology will power the City of Superior’s new broadband network, delivering carrier-grade performance and ultra-fast internet access to the community.  Leveraging Nokia’s fiber solution, the City of Superior can quickly establish a future-ready network that’s capable of addressing the growing demand for more capacity and enhanced broadband services. Designed to support a full range of PON technologies from XGS and 25G to future 50G PON and beyond, Nokia’s solution allows the city to optimize its network and gain the flexibility needed to address specific business cases or needs.

Additionally, Nokia will provide its cloud-native Altiplano Open Access platform to enable neutral-host network sharing for fiber-to-the-home. Based on unique operational isolation and process automation, it allows wholesalers to become the infrastructure partner of choice with the most advanced set of digital broadband services. Nokia’s solutions and technical expertise are key to running a wholesale business and have multiple service providers share the same fiber infrastructure to offer services to their end users. To address the City of Superior’s most rigorous network demands for scalability, reliability, security and optimization, Nokia will also deploy its carrier grade 7750 Service Routers.

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About City of Superior

As the original Twin Port, Superior, WI a gateway to Lake Superior’s famed North Shore and South shore and all the outdoor activities people love in the pristine wild northwoods. The “Twin Ports” of Superior, WI and Duluth, MN form the hub of economic and cultural activity, complementing each other’s strengths, resources, and opportunities for development.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Nokia today announced that it has signed a contract agreement with Extreme Broadband (EBB) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Open DC, to upgrade Open DC’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers, ensuring superior security and network performance. This partnership supports Malaysia’s National Cloud Computing Policy and addresses the stringent requirements of the banking and financial services industry, positioning EBB and Open DC as key innovators in the nation’s digital infrastructure.

As part of the contract agreement, Nokia’s IP network solution will be used by EBB to interconnect six AI data centers, spanning CJ1 Cyberjaya, JB1 Menara MSC Cyberport and JB2 Menara Ansar at Johor Bahru, PE1 Menara Suntech and PE2 Bayan Lepas Industrial Park at Penang and the upcoming D8-1 in Kedah, to provide a more reliable network with improved security and superior network performance. This deployment ensures a resilient, secure network that aligns with EBB’s vision of “Innovating Connectivity” and Open DC’s mission to “Develop the Connectivity Hubs at the Most Strategic Locations”.

In addition, Nokia has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with EBB to collaborate in the fields of data center solutions and quantum-safe networks (QSN). The two companies will develop a joint go-to-market strategy for data center and AI connectivity, offering QSN, enterprise connectivity and value-added services for data center tenants, including multi-cloud connectivity and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) security and mitigation. They will also jointly conduct testing and validation of the Data Center Gateway, Data Center Fabric with Event-Driven Automation (EDA) tools and DDoS protection and mitigation.

Nokia’s Data Center Fabric, Data Center Gateway and quantum-safe network solution will be used to modernize Open DC’s data centers, in line with the evolving needs of the enterprises and ensuring long-term scalability and security. Nokia’s field-proven 7250 Interconnect Router and 7220 Interconnect Routers are also part of the solution to make the network more energy-efficient.

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About Nokia

At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

About Extreme Broadband (EBB)

EBB is a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering reliable, high-performance network solutions to enterprises, financial services institutions as well as educational institutions throughout Malaysia. Incorporated in 2005, EBB specialises in the provision of next-generation connectivity services catering to corporations and enterprises that are shifting towards business digitalisation.

EBB has also been awarded licenses by MCMC including Network Facilities Provider (NFP), Network Service Provider (NSP), Application Service Provider Class and Nominated Facilities Provider (NomFP).

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New Delhi, India – Nokia today announced that it has been selected by the Vortex Group to modernize its IP edge and transport network across Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat. 

The refreshed IP aggregation and edge networks will support increased broadband speeds and enable Vortex to expand services to underserved areas. This collaboration will transform Vortex’s broadband network, enabling more than 150 smaller ISPs connected to its network to access high-speed, scalable infrastructure and deliver enhanced internet services to their local customers across the three states.

With Nokia’s advanced Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution, Vortex will streamline its infrastructure by consolidating multiple lower-capacity BNGs into a single, scalable system capable of supporting more than 200,000 subscribers. This strategic investment will reduce CAPEX and OPEX while improving reliability. The upgrade positions Vortex to introduce higher-speed broadband plans and scale rapidly across Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat. 

Alongside its retail expansion, Vortex is also leveraging Nokia’s solutions to strengthen its internal backbone network laying the groundwork for long-term growth, regional reach, and wholesale partnerships. Nokia’s IP edge and transport platforms, powered by proprietary silicon technology, provide the flexibility and scalability essential for sustainable broadband service delivery.

The upgrade will significantly enhance Vortex’s broadband services by transitioning its network infrastructure from Layer 2 (L2) to a Layer 3 (L3) IP/MPLS-based architecture, improving operational efficiency and increasing overall capacity. As part of the deployment, Nokia will supply its 7250 IXR series routers and 7750 SR-1 BNG, enabling Vortex to replace its legacy BNGs and switches with high-capacity, scalable solutions built for long-term growth.

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About Nokia

At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

About Vortex Group

Vortex Group is a next-generation connectivity solutions provider committed to redefining how India experiences the internet. With a focus on innovation, scalability, and reliability, the Group operates across the broadband and digital infrastructure landscape, empowering both urban centers and underserved communities. At the core of its operations is Vortex Netsol, the Group’s ISP arm, delivering high-speed fiber broadband, enterprise-grade connectivity, and multi-play services across Maharashtra, Goa & Gujarat. Vortex has built a robust network backbone with public peering at major internet exchanges, ensuring low-latency, high-availability services for consumers and businesses.

Driven by a strong partner ecosystem, a customer-first approach, and a growing presence in Wi-Fi solutions for residential and SME segments, Vortex continues to expand its reach and capabilities. From collaborating with Local Cable Operators (LCOs) for last-mile delivery to rolling out enterprise and leased line services, the Group is actively bridging the digital divide. With its footprint steadily growing nationwide, Vortex Group is positioned to be a key player in India’s digital connectivity space, driving scalable, reliable and customer-centric broadband solutions.

Website: www.vortexnetsol.com

Internet exchanges are a critical component of the digital ecosystem, enabling data to be exchanged locally and reducing dependency on expensive international bandwidth. Yet many IXPs across Africa still operate on aging platforms that lack scalability and efficiency. INX-ZA’s shift to Nokia’s solution addresses these limitations head-on, opening the door to more energy-efficient, scalable and high-density infrastructure that can evolve alongside the region’s digital ambitions.

Nokia will upgrade INX-ZA’s Internet Exchange Points in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, beginning with Johannesburg – home to JINX, Africa’s oldest Internet Exchange Point, which has achieved 100% uptime since its launch in 1996. Together, Nokia and INX-ZA will expand JINX from seven to ten data centers by year-end, deploying thirty high-performance platforms in phase one to preserve its industry-leading availability while extending its reach.

The deployment, powered by Nokia’s high-capacity 7250 Interconnect Routers and Service Router Operating System (SR OS), enables INX-ZA to offer new 400GE and expanded 100GE services for peering partners and Internet service providers (ISPs) – a capability not previously available in the region. In addition, it will augment the scale and performance of INX-ZA’s backbone to connect to different points of presence (POPs) with 400GE links.

This initiative lays the foundation for similar transformations across the continent’s legacy exchange points. It is a major step towards more efficient, flexible, and high-performance network infrastructure for South African ISPs, cloud providers, and enterprises.

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The rollout positions Netplus to transition subscribers from traditional linear TV to on-demand IPTV services while opening doors for high-bandwidth applications such as e-commerce and digital classrooms. With energy-efficient components across all network layers, the deployment also contributes to lower operating costs and supports sustainable growth.

With a rapid shift in consumer demand for on-demand video, online gaming and educational services, Indian ISPs are under pressure to upgrade their networks for performance and sustainability. For IP access and aggregation, Netplus is leveraging Nokia’s 7250 Interconnect Routers (IXR) series for broadband aggregation and the 7750 Service Router (SR) for broadband network gateway (BNG) functionality. This is complemented by Nokia’s next-generation Lightspan Optical Line Terminals (OLT) for Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) using GPON, and XGSPON. Together, these technologies provide a fully converged, future-proof architecture with improved service assurance and investment protection.

The new network architecture leverages network automation functionality of the Altiplano’s Access Controller to optimize service performance, providing closed-loop control, diagnostics and orchestration across access networks to help accelerate service rollout.

This future-proof network lays the digital foundation to support economic revitalization and modern services for communities, businesses, and government projects. Customers across Chiapas, Tabasco, and Quintana Roo, and soon Campeche and Veracruz, will benefit from faster internet, enhanced cloud access, and support for data-intensive applications in areas that have long lacked sufficient infrastructure.

MX Fiber’s 1,800 km expansion, powered by Nokia’s Flex-Grid DWDM technology and 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS), delivers scalable 10G, 100G, and 200G services. This capacity enables customers to connect to modern data centers, industrial parks, and subsea transport hubs, critical for commerce, mobility, and digital inclusion.

The Nokia 1830 PSS solution ensures efficient and cost-effective service delivery with seamless upgrades to 400G and 800G without disrupting existing services. Built-in dynamic network management and real-time performance monitoring via Optical Time-Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) give MX Fiber customers the peace of mind that their connectivity is robust, responsive, and ready for future demands.

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The upgrade is part of a four-year modernization project that will extend the life of ProRail’s existing 2G infrastructure, offering valuable insights into cloud-native technology. It enables ProRail to improve its railway services, decrease downtime, integrate new technologies as they emerge, reduce long-term total ownership costs, make seamless decisions, and improve operational efficiency through real-time data exchange. 

As part of this life cycle management project, Nokia will supply, install and maintain its Nokia Cloud Platform, a fully cloud-native core infrastructure that includes the Nokia Assurance Center, Packet Core (Cloud Mobility Manager, Cloud Mobility Gateway), Registers, Intelligent Network, and Data Center Fabric. The project will also include upgrades for MantaRay NM, Nokia single network management system for all radio and mobile core technologies, Archive Cloud for automated network element backup and restore, and Nokia Network Services Platform for automating IP, optical and microwave networks, making ProRail’s railway communications more agile and efficient.

Nokia and ProRail's deployment shows how European rail operators can build a foundation for future-ready communications as part of the ongoing industry’s digital transformation. The timeline for this transition is crucial as rail infrastructure operators prepare for GSM-R lifecycle extensions and plan their migration to FRMCS in Europe and beyond.

GSM-R is the current standard for secure, reliable railway communications, supporting essential voice and data for train control and operations. FRMCS is the next-generation system, offering faster data, improved integration, and enhanced safety. By moving to a cloud-native GSM-R core, operators like ProRail, will be better positioned to explore synergies across applications, enable easier integration, and accelerate their journey toward FRMCS.

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Nokia’s IMS platform (Cloud Native Communication Suite – CNCS) is cloud native, operationally efficient and has lower energy consumption, making it the right platform for addressing the needs of Australian consumers.

The containerized CNCS will run on Red Hat OpenShift, the leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes, which is also Optus' preferred CaaS provider.*

The Nokia Core Network portfolio is fully cloud native, which makes it much easier for operators to run their full 4G/5G Core in cloud-native network functions.

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The new high-capacity subsea connection is part of Surge’s broader infrastructure expansion to extend fiber-based broadband to 40 million households. It will enable Surge’s affordable internet initiatives, bringing reliable connectivity to the communities that need it most.

Powered by Nokia’s 1830 PSS, the network will deliver an initial capacity of 20.8 terabits, allowing Surge to offer ultra-high-speed services of up to 800GE for Tier-1 and Tier-2 enterprise customers. Nokia’s subsea solution also enables Surge to deliver scalable, space and power efficient transmission, supporting Surge’s growth plans while maintaining operational efficiency.

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The Medusa subsea cable is a significant step toward closing the digital divide between Europe and North Africa, connecting countries such as Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Algeria, and Egypt with high-capacity fiber-optic links. Designed as an open-access system, Medusa provides telecom providers across the region access to advanced connectivity services, supporting the rollout of 5G, the growth of cloud infrastructure, and the increasing bandwidth demands of AI and future technologies. Leveraging Nokia’s 1830 GX Series platform and advanced ICE7 coherent optics, capable of transmitting tens of terabits per second per fiber pair, the Medusa Submarine Cable System is equipped to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity with optimal cost and power efficiency per transmitted bit.

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This landmark project positions MLGW as the first municipal utility in the U.S. to implement a full-scale standalone 5G private wireless network to better serve its more than 420,000 customers. Nokia’s state-of-the art solution will unify and enhance communications across all of MLGW’s electric, gas and water services, improving data connectivity, resilience and operational efficiency and provide a secure, scalable, and high-performance network designed for critical applications and future mobility needs.

The solution will enable real-time communication and automation across MLGW's operations, supporting critical applications including automated meter reading, grid monitoring, fault detection, and remote operations while laying the foundation for innovations like connected mobility, voice, and video services. Nokia’s technology will also enable secure interoperability with both existing infrastructure and modern IoT devices, including grid sensors, smart meters, automation systems and field equipment to ensure continuity while expanding capabilities.

Nokia will deliver a private 5G wireless network, including its AirScale radio access equipment and its 5G Core Enterprise Solution. The contract also includes a microwave backhaul solution and towers supported by Nokia managed services, as well as Nokia’s NetGuard cybersecurity products for proactive threat detection and response and privileged access management.

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Using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to analyse real-time traffic patterns, Nokia Energy Efficiency enables Indosat to adjust or shut idle and unused radio equipment automatically during low network demand periods. The solution, engineered with intelligent thermal management to cut network cooling energy needs, is available in a SaaS model that eliminates large up-front capital expenditure and avoids the need to perform on-site software maintenance and updates, contributing to greener network operations.

The multi-vendor, AI-driven energy management solution can reduce energy costs and carbon footprint with no negative impact on network performance or customer experience. It can be rolled out in a matter of weeks.

The initiative marks another critical step in Indosat’s broader transformation journey—from a conventional telecom operator into an AI TechCo—powered by intelligent technologies, cloud-based platforms, and a commitment to sustainability. By embedding automation and intelligence into network operations, Indosat is unlocking new levels of efficiency, agility, and environmental responsibility across its infrastructure.

“As data consumption continues to grow, so does our responsibility to manage resources wisely. This collaboration reflects Indosat’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable innovation, using AI to not only optimize performance, but also reduce emissions and energy use across our network.” said Desmond Cheung, Director and Chief Technology Officer at Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison.

Indosat’s commitment to sustainability has already earned it regional recognition. It was the first operator in Southeast Asia to achieve ISO 50001 certification for energy management—underscoring its pledge to minimize environmental impact through operational excellence. The collaboration with Nokia builds upon a successful pilot project, in which the AI-powered solution demonstrated its ability to reduce energy consumption in live network conditions.

Following the pilot project, Nokia deployed its Energy Efficiency solution to the entire Nokia RAN footprint in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Central and East Java.

“We are very pleased to be helping Indosat deliver on its commitments to sustainability and environmental responsibility, establishing its position both locally and internationally. Nokia Energy Efficiency reflects the important R&D investments that Nokia continues to make to help our customers optimize energy savings and network performance simultaneously,” said Henrique Vale, VP for Cloud and Network Services APAC at Nokia.

Nokia's Autonomous Networks portfolio, including its Autonomous Networks Fabric solution, utilizes Agentic AI to deliver advanced security, analytics, and operations capabilities that provide operators with a holistic, real-time view of the network so they can reduce costs, accelerate time-to-value, and deliver the best customer experience.

Autonomous Networks Fabric is a unifying intelligence layer that weaves together observability, analytics, security, and automation across every network domain; allowing a network to behave as one adaptive system, regardless of vendor, architecture, or deployment model.

The solution will empower Converge to enhance network performance, scalability and efficiency while improving service agility. Converge will also be able to ensure sovereign cloud readiness for regulatory compliance.

Nokia’s 7220 Interconnect Router (IXR) data center switches, running the next-generation SR-Linux network operating system (NOS) and Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform, will enable Converge to drive operational excellence by enhancing network simplicity.

The operator will be able to ensure more sustainable operations by using automation to reduce energy consumption. Nokia’s Data Center Fabric solution delivers a consistently high-quality experience while addressing the growing demands of AI-driven workloads.

Nokia’s EDA provides improved response time and ensures consistent performance even as it consumes reduced computing resources. Nokia 7220 IXR is a crucial component of Nokia’s Data Center Fabric solution and is designed to meet the high connectivity demands. It provides fixed-configuration, high-capacity platforms that enable unparalleled scale, flexibility and operational simplicity to the data center networks.

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