Nokia expands global footprint to over 30 countries and strengthens role as a strategic supplier for Microsoft’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.
Nokia’s data center networking portfolio will enhance the scalability and reliability of Azure datacenters around the world.
The partnership will grow Nokia’s global footprint to over 30 countries and strengthen its role as a strategic supplier for Microsoft’s worldwide cloud infrastructure.
The new agreement also builds upon the companies’ existing collaboration around open source SONiC, and highlights Nokia’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.
As part of the expansion, Nokia will supply its 7250 IXR-10e platform to deliver multi-terabit-scale interconnectivity within Microsoft’s data centers. Nokia will also continue to deliver its custom developed management top of rack switch that is used extensively throughout the Azure network.
The Nokia SONiC-based data center routers and switches will be deployed both in greenfield locations and used in support of Microsoft’s migration from 100GE to 400GE connectivity within existing facilities, enabling Microsoft to meet increasing traffic demands for years to come.
Deployment of the Nokia 7250 IXR-10e will begin in February 2025.
Vach Kompella, Senior Vice President and General Manager of IP Networks business, Nokia, said: “As 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’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.”
