Nokia Unveils Enhanced Data Center Portfolio, Revolutionizing AI-Driven Networking
Espoo, Finland, November 13, 2025
Nokia, a leading B2B technology innovator, is revolutionizing the data center landscape with its cutting-edge portfolio, empowering AI-driven automation and performance. This announcement marks a significant leap forward in the company's commitment to network innovation and operational excellence.
AI's Impact on Networks: A Double-Edged Sword
The rise of AI presents both challenges and opportunities for network infrastructure. As AI-enabled applications become more prevalent, data centers face the need for enhanced performance and automation. Nokia's latest developments address these demands, ensuring a seamless and efficient network environment.
Breaking Through with 102.4 Tb/s Performance
Nokia's new data center switches boast an impressive 102.4 Terabits per second (Tb/s) network performance, coupled with 1.6 Terabit Ethernet (TE) interface speeds. This breakthrough technology doubles throughput and interface performance, offering unparalleled flexibility for diverse deployment scenarios. Whether it's handling massive data volumes or supporting complex AI workloads, these switches are designed to excel.
EDA Platform: AI-Powered Operational Transformation
Nokia's EDA platform takes operational efficiency to new heights with its AI-driven capabilities. By leveraging agentic AI, the platform enables a 96% reduction in downtime, ensuring seamless operations. This level of reliability is crucial for data centers, where any disruption can have significant consequences.
Nscale and 650 Group's Insights
Tom Burke, Chief Revenue Officer at Nscale, highlights the partnership's benefits, emphasizing how Nokia's technology strengthens their ability to meet customer needs. Alan Weckel from 650 Group praises Nokia's commitment to the UEC and its alignment with Ethernet's dominance in AI networking, as projected by 650 Group analysis.
7220 IXR-H6 Switches: High-Performance AI Enablers
The introduction of the 7220 IXR-H6 switches represents a significant milestone. These switches are designed to handle the demands of AI-driven data centers, offering high-performance networking solutions. With AI's rapid growth, these switches are poised to become essential components for businesses seeking to stay ahead of the curve.
Availability and Future Innovations
The 7220 IXR-H6 switches will be available in the first quarter of 2026, while Nokia's EDA platform with AI-powered features is already available for demonstration and will be fully deployed by the end of 2025. Nokia's commitment to innovation continues, promising even more groundbreaking technology to support the AI super-cycle and empower businesses worldwide.
