ResetData Partners with Nokia for AI Factories Rollout in Australia
ResetData, a rising star in the Australian cloud service provider space, has chosen Nokia to supply the essential networking infrastructure for its upcoming AI-focused data centers known as AI Factories. This strategic move is geared towards meeting Australia’s increasing demand for sovereign AI capabilities and enabling high-performance, sustainable cloud operations.
As part of its expansion plans, ResetData will be rolling out Nokia’s FP5-based 7750 Service Routers in commercial buildings nationwide, starting with Melbourne’s central business district. These routers will serve as high-capacity gateways to ResetData’s GPU clusters, offering lossless, low-latency performance and data center-to-data center routing at speeds of up to 800Gb/s. This setup forms a crucial part of a scalable and secure IP backbone designed to meet the precision timing and throughput requirements of AI workloads.
The collaboration comes at a time of robust growth in Australia’s cloud services sector, which saw a 19% expansion in 2024. By deploying a fully sovereign AI infrastructure, ResetData is aligning itself with national priorities concerning data residency and digital independence, while also gearing up to cater to advanced machine learning, large language model (LLM), and AI application workloads onshore.
ResetData’s Chief Technology Officer, Karl Kloppenborg, emphasized the importance of sovereign AI for Australia’s competitiveness. “This rollout marks a significant milestone as Australians gain access to core AI, ML, and LLM capabilities through our AI Marketplace. We required a partner that could deliver on speed, scale, and sustainability, and Nokia has been by our side every step of the way.”
Rising Network Demands for AI
One standout feature of ResetData’s approach is its focus on environmentally friendly operations. The company’s data centers leverage liquid immersion cooling technology, which is up to ten times more energy-efficient than traditional air-cooled setups. This design choice enables a 45% reduction in carbon emissions and up to 40% lower cloud costs compared to conventional architectures.
Nokia’s platform complements these green initiatives with its FP5 silicon, delivering a 75% energy savings over previous generations. This aligns with ResetData’s commitment to creating high-performance yet eco-friendly infrastructure. The next-gen technology is tailored to meet the increasing network requirements of AI-centric applications while prioritizing cost-effectiveness and carbon efficiency.
Vach Kompella, Senior Vice President and General Manager of IP Networks at Nokia, praised ResetData as a trailblazer in the realm of AI-native cloud providers. “As they lead the charge in scaling sovereign AI in Australia, we are delighted to provide the high-speed, secure, and sustainable IP backbone needed to seize this moment.”
With the backing of Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI), ResetData’s expansion mirrors a broader trend towards regionalized, sovereign AI infrastructure that meets the operational, legal, and environmental requirements of the digital age.
