Nokia partners Converge to deploy data center solution in the Philippines

Nokia’s Data Center Fabric solution will help Converge leverage AI and automation to enhance network efficiency

Nokia has partnered with Converge ICT Solutions Inc to future proof its new data centers in the Philippines. A leading Philippine fiber and technology solutions provider, Converge will use its Data Center Fabric solution, a switching platform composed of both hardware and software, on data centers in the country.

Specifically, Converge will leverage 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. This will enable Converge to drive operational excellence by enhancing network simplicity as well as empower Converge to enhance network performance, scalability and efficiency while improving service agility.

As the fastest-growing fixed broadband service provider in the Philippines, Converge is also the first to run an end-to-end pure fiber internet network in the country, providing Filipinos simple, fast, and reliable connectivity. The partnership will also Converge be able to ensure sovereign cloud readiness for regulatory compliance.

According to Dennis Anthony Uy, Converge CEO and Co-Founder, as more forward-looking technology companies increasingly host AI applications, there is a 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 Uy.

Converge will also 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,” commented Paulo Martin Santos, Chief Network Transformation Officer at Converge.

For Kent Wong, Vice President and Head of IP Networks, Asia Pacific at Nokia, the collaboration with Converge will see Nokia play 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 Wong.

With improved response time, Nokia’s EDA provides consistent performance ensured even as it consumes reduced computing resources. A crucial component of Nokia’s Data Center Fabric solution, Nokia 7220 IXR 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.