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Managed Optical Fiber Networks

Enabling telecommunication providers to deliver hyperscale capacity for AI and telecommunication providers

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Accelerate AI and cloud expansion with managed optical networks

AI and cloud providers need dedicated infrastructure, lifecycle automation and the agility to scale their optical transport network in step with fast-changing data center demands.

With our managed optical fiber network (MOFN) solution telecommunication providers can design, build, operate and automate private optical networks with maximum scalability and the lowest power per bit, tailoring them to the demanding needs of AI and cloud providers.


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Deliver the right scale at the right time with the control and simplicity that AI demands

Cloud and AI applications are driving demand for large volumes of high-performance connectivity, creating a significant business opportunity for telecommunication providers. With Nokia optical networking, intelligent automation and advanced photonic technologies, telecommunication providers can build and operate MOFNs to meet the demanding performance and scalability requirements of AI and cloud providers.

Dedicated optical infrastructure

Work with our experts to create dedicated optical infrastructures engineered specifically for AI and cloud provider and large enterprise environments. You manage network operations and your customers retain visibility, control and performance assurance.

Massive, AI-ready scalability

Get the capabilities you need to succeed with MOFN networks for AI and cloud providers. These include multi-terabyte to multi-petabyte scalability with C+L and Super C+L, multi-rail line systems, low-latency connectivity, industry-leading power efficiency and operational simplicity.

AI-enabled automation

Meet the needs of AI and cloud providers by combing the visibility, control and security of a private optical network with the simplicity and accountability of a fully managed service.

Engineered for performance, scale and security

Build optical networks that meet the demanding requirements of AI and cloud providers with advanced coherent optics, multi-rail architectures, open line systems and quantum-safe security technologies designed for long-term growth.

Leading coherent optics

Support 400G, 800G, 1.2T and future multi-terabit solutions for the lowest cost and power per bit.

Open line systems

Enable vendor flexibility and future-ready investments.

Multi-rail architectures

Scale capacity across multiple fiber pairs to enable multi-petabit growth in the smallest footprint.

C+L and Super C+L Band expansion options

Maximize utilization of existing fiber assets to minimize cost per bit.

Optical encryption and quantum-safe networking (QSN)

Protect critical AI and cloud workloads from current and future security threats, including quantum-enabled cyberattacks.

AI-enabled automation

Rapidly provision, optimize and assure high-capacity bandwidth services while reducing operational complexity and time to revenue.

Supporting AI and cloud connectivity at any scale

Whether connecting AI training sites, expanding cloud footprints or extending networks across continents, MOFN provides the dedicated optical infrastructure needed to support demanding AI and cloud workloads wherever they operate.

Hyperscale data center interconnect

Provide dedicated high-capacity optical connectivity between AI training sites, cloud regions and edge facilities.

Global cloud expansion

Enter new markets faster without building and operating transport infrastructure.

AI infrastructure networks

Enable massive east–west traffic flows between graphics processing unit (GPU) clusters and distributed compute environments.

Subsea connectivity

Extend dedicated optical architectures across global routes and cable landing stations.

Regulated markets

Expand in regions where direct infrastructure ownership is restricted.

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Product

A flexible, scalable, compact modular transport platform for edge to core optical DCI applications.

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