Discover how today’s network infrastructure struggles to support AI’s explosive growth. A Nokia study highlights the urgent need for modernization, as current networks fall short of meeting AI demands. With increased focus on AI-native networks, industries must invest to leverage this AI supercycle and avoid bottlenecks.
As Nokia pursues a cost-saving strategy, an additional 300 job cuts in Greece and Italy loom, sparking protests across Europe. These layoffs contribute to a broader restructuring plan, impacting Nokia’s enterprise campus edge, microwave radio, and fixed-line access. Amidst significant workforce reductions, employees remain steadfast in opposing these measures.
Nokia and Bharti Airtel have teamed up to offer developers in India a seamless integration of network capabilities via the Network as Code platform. This strategic move provides access to Airtel’s network APIs, enhancing VoIP capabilities with AI, 5G, and edge computing. This collaboration empowers innovation and creates new revenue channels in telecommunications.
Nokia and Telefónica Germany have extended their partnership to modernize the radio access network and accelerate 5G rollout, vital for Germany’s digital transformation. Nokia’s energy-efficient, AI-capable AirScale RAN solutions will enhance coverage and performance, while Cloud RAN and AI-driven tools promise advanced network management. This collaboration highlights their commitment to a connected future.
Nokia’s recent strategic shift raises eyebrows as it slashes European jobs while investing $4 billion in US R&D. This move underscores a stark pivot towards American interests amid Europe’s digital sovereignty push. As Nokia realigns, VoIP professionals must assess the implications on European technology autonomy and market dynamics.
Nokia is navigating significant challenges in the private 5G sphere, eyeing the sale of its enterprise campus edge division by 2026. This move indicates a strategic pivot towards larger telco partnerships, raising concerns over service continuity for its private 5G clientele amidst criticism of mixed messaging.
Nokia and Latvian telecom operator LMT have joined forces to enhance Baltic defense communications using Nokia’s 5G technology. This strategic collaboration promises a high-capacity, secure system for defense operations, enabling real-time data exchange and secure interoperability. By leveraging 5G’s high-speed connectivity, this partnership aims to advance military capabilities and strengthen defense strategies.
Ericsson, Nokia, and Fraunhofer HHI are pioneering advances in video coding for the 6G era, focusing on enhancing media experiences and mobile video efficiency. Aimed at revolutionizing digital media, their new codec provides superior compression, energy efficiency, and scalability, setting the stage for high-efficiency streaming and immersive formats.
Nokia and ProRail are launching the world’s first cloud native GSMR core network for rail, boosting safety, reliability, and efficiency. This milestone extends ProRail’s 2G infrastructure and lays the foundation for future FRMCS deployment, supporting Europe’s digital railway transformation with real time data exchange, lower costs, and enhanced service integration.
Nokia will supply Empyrion Digital with advanced data center gateway and aggregation switches for its new Gangnam Data Center in Seoul. This partnership enhances Empyrion’s network performance, scalability, and energy efficiency as it supports growing data demands across Asia’s digital infrastructure landscape.
