Nokia to deploy network solutions for Telefónica’s AI data centres across Spain

Nokia has won a multi-year contract with Telefonica to deploy AI-enabling networking solutions to support its new Edge data centre network across Spain, the Finnish ‌group said ⁠on ⁠Thursday.

The deal highlights how AI-driven data centres are creating new revenue streams for Nokia, which continues to rely heavily on its 5G business.

Nokia will be ⁠exclusively responsible ‌for providing connectivity at 17 Edge sites, 12 of which ⁠are already in operation.