Nokia has entered into a strategic partnership with Supermicro, a global IT solutions leader, to provide AI-optimized data center networking solutions. This collaboration aims to offer high-performance solutions tailored for cloud providers, enterprises, hyperscalers, and CSPs. By integrating Supermicro’s cutting-edge switching hardware with Nokia’s network operating system and data center automation, the partnership seeks to deliver a fully integrated networking solution designed for AI, high-performance computing, and cloud environments.
The landscape of data centers is evolving rapidly, driven by the increasing demands of AI and cloud workloads. To address these challenges, a paradigm shift is necessary, with a focus on networking at the core of data center architecture. The partnership between Nokia and Supermicro, combining networking, compute, and storage expertise, is poised to drive innovation across modern IP and data center networks.
The joint solution comprises Supermicro’s 800G Ethernet switching platforms integrated with Nokia’s Service Router Linux (SR Linux) Network Operating System and Event-Driven Automation (EDA) infrastructure platform. This integrated solution streamlines the entire data center network lifecycle, offering end-users a pre-validated, turnkey solution that reduces deployment time, cuts operational costs, and enhances overall efficiency.
According to Cenly Chen, Chief Growth Officer at Supermicro, the collaboration provides customers with enhanced flexibility in building infrastructure, backed by Nokia’s SR Linux and EDA integration with Supermicro systems. This collaboration reinforces Nokia’s position in delivering networked compute architectures for high-performance workloads, simplifying orchestration and automation with a unified platform.
Vach Kompella, Senior Vice President and General Manager of IP Networks Division at Nokia, emphasizes that partnering with Supermicro validates Nokia’s SR Linux and Event-Driven Automation as the ideal software foundation for today’s data center and IP networks. This partnership expands Nokia’s reach into the enterprise market through Supermicro’s extensive channels and direct sales, aligning with Nokia’s strategy to grow in cloud, HPC, and AI-driven infrastructure.
Nokia is at the forefront of empowering cloud builders globally to construct modern data center networks that are secure, reliable, and easy to manage. The Event-Driven Automation (EDA) by Nokia ensures rapid response times, reduced manual effort, minimized errors, and efficient network-wide operations at scale, enhancing reliability and reducing operational costs.
The collaboration between Nokia and Supermicro signifies a significant step towards advancing data center networking solutions optimized for AI and high-performance computing. By leveraging the strengths of both companies, this partnership is set to drive innovation and address the evolving needs of modern data center environments.
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