AMD has revealed that Nokia is integrating its 5th Generation EPYC processors into the Nokia Cloud Platform, marking a significant technological step for the telecom industry. This move is designed to deliver superior performance and improved power efficiency, both essential for scaling modern 5G network infrastructure. Telecom operators face mounting challenges as they manage the vast complexity and ever-increasing scale of next-generation networks, necessitating infrastructure solutions that do not compromise on speed, reliability, or sustainability.
According to AMD´s senior vice president Dan McNamara, the partnership leverages the new EPYC processors´ leadership in performance-per-watt metrics, enabling customers to build and run high-performance networks without sacrificing energy efficiency. The 5th Gen EPYC line is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of telecom workloads, offering substantial improvements in throughput and operational cost-effectiveness. This aligns closely with evolving industry needs as network traffic and service expectations continue to rise.
Kal De, Nokia’s senior vice president for product and engineering within cloud and network services, highlighted the broader impact of this expanded collaboration. By incorporating AMD’s latest processors, Nokia delivers both high performance and advanced energy efficiency, responding directly to customer requirements for 5G deployments while progressing the company’s sustainability objectives. The partnership signals Nokia’s ongoing commitment to innovation and its strategy of embracing diverse silicon partnerships to remain at the forefront of 5G network technology development.
