Nokia announced a strategic partnership
with Lenovo to create comprehensive data center networking and automation
solutions that support the massive and highly precise compute, storage and
transit needs for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning (AI/ML) and other
compute-intensive workloads. These solutions will be jointly marketed to
enterprises, telcos, and digital infrastructure and cloud providers.
The partners will leverage the Lenovo
ThinkSystem AI-ready portfolio of high-performance servers and storage with the
Nokia Data Center network solution - which spans
data center fabric, IP routing, and DDoS security portfolios, along with the
recently announced data center network automation platform, Event-Driven Automation (EDA). The combined
solutions will help meet the demanding processing and network performance
requirements of modern workloads. As AI models are trained, data centers for
inferencing will be needed where AI clusters are networked both within and
between the data centers at the edge, which requires high-speed, reliable and
secure interconnectivity.
The integration of these portfolios with a
validated blueprint architecture enables seamless automation of AI/ML and
compute-intensive workloads with enhanced observability, programmability, and
extensibility, which are crucial for adapting to dynamic environments. Both
Nokia and Lenovo portfolios have built-in security solutions that detect and
thwart security threats in real-time, which is essential to combat the scale
and frequency of cyberattacks. As well, both companies focus on
energy-efficient designs that reduce power consumption and operational costs
while promoting sustainability - a key data center concern.
Charles Ferland, Vice President Edge and
Communications Service Providers at Lenovo, said: "Lenovo has a
longstanding commitment to deliver the most reliable and
sustainable AI infrastructure. Our partnership with Nokia to bundle AI
solutions is a natural alignment. Together, we provide a robust platform that
meets the needs of telecommunications and enterprise sectors, enabling them to
deploy AI clouds and manage their data efficiently. With Nokia's automated data
fabric and Lenovo's leading automated compute and storage solutions with
industry-leading Neptune liquid cooling technology, enterprises can confidently
deploy cutting-edge sustainable infrastructure. This collaboration not only
generates cost savings but also opens new revenue streams for providers through
innovative AI and data consumption models.
Vach Kompella, Senior Vice President and
General Manager of IP Networks business at Nokia, said: "Our partnership with
Lenovo exemplifies Nokia's commitment to innovation and excellence in data
center solutions. By combining Nokia's Data Center Fabric and Event Driven
Automation with Lenovo's ThinkSystem AI portfolio, we deliver a high
performance, scalable data center networking solution designed to efficiently
manage and automate AI/ML workloads, with a strong emphasis on security and
energy efficiency. This collaboration not only enhances the performance and
reliability of data center operations, but also underscores our dedication to
providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
Together, we are setting new standards in the industry and driving forward the
future of data center technology."