Kyndryl, an IT infrastructure services provider, and Nokia announced an expansion of their partnership portfolio to offer advanced data center networking solutions and services to global enterprises.
Both companies combine their expertise to benefit enterprise customers looking to modernize and expand their data center networks.
Kyndryl’s expertise in end-to-end network management and consulting services, combined with Nokia’s proven track record in deploying large-scale networks for service providers, webscale, and enterprises, creates a formidable combination to meet growing demands for high-performance data center workloads.
“As enterprises face increasing workloads due to hybrid IT environments, AI adoption, and high-performance computing, the demand for highly reliable, low-latency, and secure connectivity has never been greater,” said Paul Savill, Kyndryl Global Network and Edge Computing Practice Leader. “Our expanded portfolio of solutions with Nokia underscores the critical role that robust data center network infrastructure plays in driving IT modernization. From leveraging AI-driven network automation to extending capabilities at the edge, our comprehensive, end-to-end network services empower enterprises to mitigate future risks, meet regulatory requirements, and accelerate their technology transformation journey.”
To support the expanded solutions, Kyndryl intends to integrate Nokia’s Event-Driven Automation (EDA) technology — an infrastructure automation platform that harnesses real-time data and machine learning to enable full automation of data center networks – with Kyndryl Bridge. This AI-powered, open-integration digital business platform enables customers to observe and orchestrate their entire technology environment and for network automation management.
Also Read: Kyndryl opens a new office in Sophia AntipolisFederico Guillén, President of Nokia Network Infrastructure, said: “As businesses use AI to transform themselves, they need fast, secure, and easy-to-use data center networks. That’s what Nokia and Kyndryl are offering together. By combining Kyndryl’s IT expertise with Nokia’s advanced, open, and secure network technology, we’re jointly creating solutions businesses can trust. This partnership makes it easier than ever for companies to modernize their data centers and stay ahead in the AI world.”
Kyndryl’s network portfolio, which includes software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), private 5G networks, edge computing, and cloud networking hyperscaler services, is augmented by the addition of Nokia’s data center networking solutions.
