Dell/Nokia Alliance Aims to Advance Telecom Cloud, 5G Adoption

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Dell and Nokia have partnered to advance telecom cloud infrastructure and accelerate the adoption of private 5G networks.

Written By: Pamela Winikoff
Mar 11, 2024
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Dell and Nokia have joined forces to propel the advancement of telecom cloud infrastructure and accelerate the adoption of private 5G networks.

This collaboration leverages the combined expertise and solutions of both companies to push forward the development of open network architectures and enhance private mobile connectivity.

Their latest initiative builds upon previous collaborations aimed at delivering an open ecosystem cloud RAM.

Simplifying the transition to modern telecom cloud deployments

Under this initiative, Nokia will integrate Dell’s technology as its preferred infrastructure partner for AirFrame customers, streamlining the transition to Dell’s infrastructure and PowerEdge servers tailored for efficient telecom network handling.

Concurrently, Dell will implement Nokia’s Digital Automation Cloud (NDAC) as its preferred private wireless platform, integrating it with NativeEdge, to offer a scalable platform for enterprise edge use cases.

The two companies will collaborate on platform testing, application testing, and lifecycle management in the Dell Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab and plan to certify workloads on Dell’s Telecom Infrastructure Blocks, which support Nokia Cloud offerings.

Integrated solutions for edge use cases and private mobile networks

Dennis Hoffman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Telecom Systems Business at Dell Technologies, emphasized the strategic significance of the partnership, stating, “Through our collaboration, Nokia and Dell Technologies will harness each company’s expertise and expanded distribution to simply and quickly scale modern telecom networks and private 5G use cases.”

Nishant Batra, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer at Nokia, shared similar sentiments, saying, “Dell’s digital transformation expertise and global scale, services, and support will provide a seamless transition option for Nokia AirFrame customers, and Nokia’s vast experience in the design, deployment, and operation of high-performance public and private mobile networks will provide Dell’s customers with a comprehensive, scalable private wireless solution.”

A network of opportunities for suppliers

The collaboration presents new opportunities for channel partners to deliver telecom solutions and foster business growth. Through the combination of Dell’s digital transformation expertise and Nokia’s mobile network deployment experience, resellers and MSPs can offer easy transitions for Nokia AirFrame customers and scalable private wireless solutions for Dell’s clientele, unlocking opportunities in the growing telecom cloud market.

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Pamela Winikoff is an award-winning corporate communications and writing professional with extensive experience creating marketing, publicity, thought leadership, and other content that enhances public perception and accelerates business growth. She has also ghostwritten hundreds of articles for subject matter experts across numerous industries.

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