The integration seeks greater performance and energy efficiency for modern and sustainable telecommunications networks
AMD has announced that Nokia has chosen the 5th generation AMD EPYC processors to drive the Nokia Cloud Platform, thereby consolidating a strategic alliance that addresses the growing demands for performance, scalability, and energy efficiency in 5G networks. This agreement reinforces Nokia’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, relying on cutting-edge technologies to manage the complexity and growth of data traffic in the telecommunications sector.
Dan McNamara, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the server area at AMD, emphasized that “telecommunications operators are seeking infrastructure solutions that combine performance, scalability, and energy efficiency to tackle the increasing complexity and scale of 5G networks.” The collaboration with Nokia will leverage the power and efficiency of the 5th generation AMD EPYC processors, helping customers build and operate high-performance, low-consumption networks.
For his part, Kal De, Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering for Cloud and Network Services at Nokia, highlighted that “this expansion of the collaboration with AMD brings multiple advantages and strengthens Nokia’s commitment to innovation through partnerships with various chip manufacturers in 5G network infrastructure.” According to De, the new EPYC processors offer high performance and energy efficiency, enabling Nokia to meet its customers’ 5G demands and contribute to the industry’s sustainability goals.
The processors will be deployed in the Nokia Cloud Platform, a key component that supports essential containerized workloads for the 5G Core, edge applications, and enterprise solutions. By integrating the AMD EPYC 9005 processors into its cloud platform, Nokia ensures exceptional performance per watt, which is crucial for addressing the growing demand for data while minimizing the environmental impact of the infrastructure.
Innovation, performance, and sustainability at the heart of 5G networks
The partnership between Nokia and AMD responds to the needs of operators looking for infrastructures capable of evolving with market demand and the challenges of digital transformation. The focus on energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprint is already a priority for the industry, especially in the deployment of 5G networks, where computational power and resource optimization are decisive.
With over 50 years of driving innovation in high-performance computing and visualization, AMD strengthens its position as a trusted strategic partner in the digital transformation of telecommunications, offering solutions that combine performance, adaptability, and efficiency for the present and future challenges of the sector.
via: AMD