- Dell and Nokia partner to boost telecom networks and private 5G services
- Collaboration aims to promote open network architectures and enhance business applications of private 5G technology
- Joint efforts include research, development, and certification of workloads on Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks supporting Nokia Cloud offerings
Dell and Nokia partner to boost telecom networks and private 5G services, integrating solutions for telecom cloud deployments and private wireless services.
What to know: Dell Technologies and Nokia have formed a strategic partnership to advance network cloud transformation and private 5G services. The collaboration aims to promote open network architectures and enhance business applications of private 5G technology. Nokia will select Dell as its preferred infrastructure partner for existing Nokia AirFrame customers, enabling the transition to Dell's infrastructure portfolio, including PowerEdge servers optimized for modern telecom workloads. Additionally, Nokia's Digital Automation Cloud (NDAC) private wireless solution will be integrated into Dell's offerings for enterprise edge use cases, providing a comprehensive and scalable solution.
Stronger together: Dennis Hoffman, senior vice president and general manager of Telecom Systems Business at Dell Technologies, highlighted that the partnership with Nokia will leverage both companies' expertise and distribution channels to efficiently scale modern telecom networks and private 5G use cases. Nishant Batra, chief strategy and technology officer at Nokia, emphasized that the collaboration with Dell aligns with their technology strategy to address the evolving needs of customers due to increasing network demands. The companies plan to conduct joint research and development efforts, including platform and application testing in the Dell Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab, and certify workloads on Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks supporting Nokia Cloud offerings.
Deeper details: In a recent announcement, Dell unveiled solutions tailored to assist communications service providers (CSPs) in network cloud and operations transformation. The company's goal is to develop telecom solutions that reduce risk, enabling CSPs to deploy, operate, and manage disaggregated network cloud infrastructure with improved economics and agility. This initiative underscores Dell's commitment to supporting the telecommunications industry in adapting to evolving technologies and demands, positioning itself as a key player in driving network innovation and efficiency.
