{"id":107751,"date":"2024-11-25T15:51:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T15:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/me\/2024\/11\/25\/nokia-expands-multi-year-agreement-to-supply-microsoft-azure-datacenter-networks\/"},"modified":"2024-11-25T15:51:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T15:51:41","slug":"nokia-expands-multi-year-agreement-to-supply-microsoft-azure-datacenter-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/me\/2024\/11\/25\/nokia-expands-multi-year-agreement-to-supply-microsoft-azure-datacenter-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"Nokia expands multi-year agreement to supply Microsoft Azure datacenter networks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Nokia expands global footprint to over 30 countries and strengthens role as a strategic supplier for Microsoft&#8217;s cloud infrastructure.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nokia has announced a five-year expansion of its multi-year agreement to supply Microsoft Azure with data center routers and switches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nokia\u2019s data center networking portfolio will enhance the scalability and reliability of Azure datacenters around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership will grow Nokia&#8217;s global footprint to over 30 countries and strengthen its role as a strategic supplier for Microsoft&#8217;s worldwide cloud infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new agreement also builds upon the companies\u2019 existing collaboration around open source SONiC, and highlights Nokia&#8217;s continued innovation in developing and expanding SONiC capabilities, including in the area of chassis-based support for high-capacity network roles within the datacenter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the expansion, Nokia will supply its 7250 IXR-10e platform to deliver multi-terabit-scale interconnectivity within Microsoft\u2019s data centers. Nokia will also continue to deliver its custom developed management top of rack switch that is used extensively throughout the Azure network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nokia SONiC-based data center routers and switches will be deployed both in greenfield locations and used in support of Microsoft&#8217;s migration from 100GE to 400GE connectivity within existing facilities, enabling Microsoft to meet increasing traffic demands for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deployment of the Nokia 7250 IXR-10e will begin in February 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vach Kompella, Senior Vice President and General Manager of IP Networks business, Nokia, said: \u201cAs a result of this new deal, Nokia will further increase the scalability and reliability of Microsoft Azure data centers around the world. This win affirms Nokia&#8217;s commitment to being a strategic supplier for tier one hyperscaler companies and highlights that our multi-year strategic investments and approach have put us on the right trajectory.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nokia expands global footprint to over 30 countries and strengthens role as a strategic supplier for Microsoft&#8217;s cloud infrastructure. Nokia has announced a five-year expansion of its multi-year agreement to supply Microsoft Azure with data center routers and switches. 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