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.

It will enable Telefonica to deliver artificial intelligence, B2B and Telco Cloud services to residential, enterprise and public sector customers.

The new high-speed, low-latency network is designed to support AI training and essential digital services in healthcare, education and industry.

Spain is ⁠emerging as a rapidly expanding data centre market in Europe, with major players like Blackstone and Amazon planning multi-billion dollar investments in the sector.

Value of the contract was not disclosed.