Nokia today announced that Philippine fibre and technology solutions provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. will use its Data Center Fabric solution, a switching platform composed of both hardware and software, to future-proof its new data centres in the Philippines by using artificial intelligence and automation technology.
The solution will allow Converge to improve network performance, scalability and efficiency while improving service agility. Converge will also be able to ensure sovereign cloud readiness for regulatory compliance.
“As Converge and many forward-looking technology companies increasingly host AI applications, we need to ensure there is integration with traditional applications,” said Converge CEO Dennis Anthony Uy. “We see AI workloads and high-performance computing becoming an essential part of our operations, so we’re prepping our data centre networks to be designed for extreme scalability and reliability.”
Nokia’s 7220 Interconnect Router data centre switches, running the next-generation SR-Linux network operating system and event-driven automation platform, will enable Converge to drive operational excellence by enhancing network simplicity.
The operator will be able to ensure more sustainable operations by using automation to reduce energy consumption. Nokia’s Data Center Fabric solution delivers a consistently high-quality experience while addressing the growing demands of AI-driven workloads.
“This crucial initiative with Nokia reflects our commitment to continuously adopt next-generation technology solutions to provide consistently high-quality experience to our customers,” said Converge Chief Network Transformation Officer Paulo Martin Santos. “Nokia’s industry-leading solutions will help us prepare our infrastructure for future demands. The use of automation and AI will enable us to ensure regulatory compliance and to enhance network operations to gain a business edge.”
“With this collaboration with Converge, we are looking forward to playing a bigger role in the Philippines’ growing data centre industry,” said Nokia Asia Pacific VP Kent Wong. “Our solutions are designed to empower data centre operators, like Converge, to leverage AI-powered automation to ensure unmatched reliability and scalability to prepare the digital infrastructure for the future.”
Nokia’s EDA provides improved response time and ensures consistent performance even as it consumes reduced computing resources. Nokia 7220 IXR is a crucial component of Nokia’s Data Center Fabric solution and is designed to meet the high connectivity demands. It provides fixed-configuration, high-capacity platforms that enable unparalleled scale, flexibility and operational simplicity to the data centre networks.
