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Nokia and Lenovo join forces to drive advancements in data center solutions for the AI era
Nokia and Lenovo partner to develop high-performance AI / ML data center solutions to meet growing workloads across industries and service providers . collaboration not only generates cost savings but also opens new revenue streams for providers through innovative AI and data consumption models .
Nokia has 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 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 highperformance 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 . and operational costs while promoting sustainability – a key data center concern .
Charles Ferland , Vice President Edge and Communications Service Providers , 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 cuttingedge sustainable infrastructure . This
Vach Kompella , Senior Vice President and General Manager of IP Networks business , 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 .” p
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 and both companies focus on energy-efficient designs that reduce power consumption
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