Nokia and Blaize, a leading AI-enabled edge computing chip company, have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to introduce cutting-edge edge AI solutions to the APAC region.
This collaboration leverages Nokia’s expertise in network, automation, and cloud orchestration alongside Blaize’s AI inference energy-efficient platform.
In a groundbreaking move, Nokia and Blaize have joined forces to bring innovative edge AI solutions to the APAC region. This strategic partnership combines Nokia’s network, automation, and cloud orchestration capabilities with Blaize’s AI inference energy-efficient platform, setting the stage for transformative advancements in AI technology.
The collaboration will focus on developing hybrid AI solutions tailored for real-world applications that prioritize low-latency, power efficiency, and sustainable operation.
Dinakar Munagala, co-founder and CEO of Blaize, emphasized the significance of this partnership, stating, “Our collaboration with Nokia represents a major milestone in delivering Practical AI and Physical AI at scale. By combining Nokia’s connectivity and automation leadership with Blaize’s AI inference platform, we enable Real World AI that operates efficiently at the edge, seamlessly integrating with cloud and GPU infrastructure.”
Key focus areas of the partnership include catalysts and hybrid AI use cases, reference architectures, co-validation of optimization tools, and go-to-market efforts to support the development of large-scale, production-quality AI systems in communications networks and clouds.
Blaize’s AI platform offers unmatched scalability for edge, enterprise data centers, and public cloud, reducing total cost of ownership by 10x compared to GPU/FPGA equivalents.
The MOU sets the framework for future collaboration efforts to meet the growing demand for hybrid AI architectures, showcasing Nokia’s commitment to innovation and strategic partnerships.
Nokia’s recent collaboration with Tampnet for 5G offshore connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico further highlights the company’s dedication to advancing connectivity solutions.
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