Nokia and Converge to deploy Data Center solution for high speed and superior digital services

Nokia today announced that leading Philippine fiber 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 centers in the Philippines by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation technology. 

The solution will empower Converge to enhance 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 seamless integration with traditional applications. We see AI workloads and high-performance computing (HPC) to becoming an essential part of our operations so we’re prepping our data center networks to be designed for extreme scalability and reliability,” said Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy.

Nokia’s 7220 Interconnect Router (IXR) data center switches, running the next-generation SR-Linux network operating system (NOS) and Event-Driven Automation (EDA) 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. 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,” said Paulo Martin Santos, Chief Network Transformation Officer at Converge. 

“With this collaboration with Converge, we are looking forward to playing a bigger role in the Philippines’ growing data center industry. Our solutions are designed to empower data center operators, like Converge, to leverage AI-powered automation to ensure unmatched reliability and scalability to prepare the digital infrastructure for the future,” said Kent Wong, Vice President and Head of IP Networks, Asia Pacific at Nokia. 

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 center networks.