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Nokia Defense and C3IA partner to accelerate digital transformation across UK defense operations. September 16, 2026 03:00 ET | Source: Nokia Oyj * Partnership combines Nokia Defense's advanced connectivity with C3IA's systems engineering, capability integration and security services expertise to support UK defense modernization. * Focuses on delivering resilient multi-domain capabilities spanning tactical communications, C2, sensing, autonomous systems and edge computing. * Builds on Nokia Defense and C3IA's participation in the UK MOD TacSys framework to enhance tactical communications and interoperability. 16 September 2026 Espoo, Finland - At the 2026 DVD (Defence Vehicle Dynamics) event, Nokia Defense and C3IA, a UK specialist in systems engineering, capability integration and security services, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and support the digital transformation of UK Defense. The partnership combines Nokia's expertise in advanced connectivity with C3IA's engineering, capability integration, support and security services to help deliver next-generation defense capabilities for modern, multi-domain operations. Together, the companies will deliver resilient communications, secure information sharing and network interoperability across land, air, maritime, cyber and space domains. The collaboration also builds on Nokia Defense and C3IA's participation in the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Tactical Communication Systems (TacSys) framework, providing access to Nokia's full connectivity portfolio from headquarters to the tactical edge. Modern military operations increasingly depend on the ability to securely connect people, platforms, sensors and data across multiple domains. Under the agreement, Nokia Defense and C3IA will co-develop solutions across tactical and operational communications, private 4G and 5G, situational awareness, command and control (C2), sensing, autonomous systems and edge computing. The collaboration will focus on translating advanced communications technologies into practical, integrated capabilities that address real operational requirements for the defense sector. "Through this collaboration with C3IA, we are combining resilient, mission-critical connectivity with expertise in defense systems engineering and support services to help turn technology into operational capability and advance tactical communications and interoperability across future UK defense programs," said Mikko Viitaniemi, Vice President and Head of Nokia Defense. "Delivering defense capability at pace requires more than technology alone. It requires the right combination of secure communications, sector expertise and systems integration. Our partnership with Nokia enables the rapid deployment of innovative capabilities that can deliver real operational value on the battlefield. Ultimately, our shared goal is to connect the battlespace, strengthen national security, and help equip the MOD for the future," said Steve Brown, Managing Director, C3IA. Nokia Defense and C3IA participate in the UK Government's TacSys framework (RM6393) in Lot 1 (Services) and Lot 3 (Components), giving the UK MOD and other public sector organizations the ability to procure Nokia's connectivity portfolio to support future tactical communications requirements. Nokia Defense provides secure, intelligent connectivity for defense in the AI era. Built on Nokia's global leadership across fixed, mobile, and transport networks, it delivers resilient, mission-ready communications solutions that strengthen national security and support critical operations worldwide. Multimedia, technical information and related news Web Page: www.nokia.com/defense-communications Web Page: www.c3ia.co.uk About Nokia Nokia is the world's leading provider of network technology and enables a new era of artificial intelligence. We are developing the networks of the future that connect people, devices and intelligence. Our network solutions span fixed and mobile networks, as well as IP, optical, core, and data center networks. Our secure, AI-native network infrastructure enables the application and utilization of AI on a global scale. About C3IA C3IA provides technical and security services across both public and private sectors. Specialising in systems engineering, ICT, information assurance, and NCSC-assured cyber services, C3IA plays a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of critical defence programmes. C3IA is dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with our clients, partners and community, delivering exceptional value through our commitment to quality and collaboration.

Nokia accelerates AI-RAN adoption as global operators embrace AI-native network evolution on NVIDIA platforms. * A1 Group, Chunghwa Telecom, du, e&, Mobily, stc, TPG Telecom and Zain Saudi are among a growing number of operators advancing AI-RAN proofs of concept and live trials with Nokia, using NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer. * Operator engagement now spans North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, highlighting growing industry momentum toward AI-native networks for 5G and 6G. * Nokia's AI-RAN platform has already delivered more than 20% improvements in spectral efficiency, with a roadmap to deliver further software-driven efficiency gains in both 2027 and 2028. Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced growing global momentum for AI-RAN, with operators across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East advancing AI-RAN from early evaluation to lab and live field trials, accelerating the evolution toward AI-native 6G networks. Expanding engagement with A1 Group, Chunghwa Telecom, du, e&, Mobily, stc, TPG Telecom, and Zain Saudi demonstrates how AI-RAN is rapidly moving from industry vision to commercial reality. In addition, trials with operators previously announced, including NTT DOCOMO, INC., continue to progress steadily. The announcement builds on Nokia's recent AI-RAN milestones, including the launch of the industry's first commercial AI-native RAN platform; evaluations with T-Mobile, SoftBank and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison; a growing number of OEM partners; and expanded collaboration with NVIDIA on AI-RAN platform and software development tools. Together, these developments are transforming radio networks into programmable platforms supporting both connectivity and AI workloads; they are also accelerating the development of an open AI-RAN ecosystem and demonstrating the readiness of AI-RAN technologies for commercial deployment. Nokia's AI-RAN platform has already delivered more than 20% improvements in spectral efficiency through AI-powered radio innovations and is advancing toward further spectral efficiency gains through a continuous software innovation roadmap extending through 2027 and 2028. This enables operators to increase capacity, improve network economics and create new service opportunities by extracting greater value from existing spectrum and infrastructure investments, reducing reliance on traditional hardware refresh cycles. Remy Pascal, Practice Leader, Mobile infrastructure at Omdia, said: "The breadth of operator engagement announced by Nokia shows that AI-RAN is evolving from a research topic into a strategic priority for a growing number of service providers. What's notable is the diversity of operators across regions, reflecting an emerging industry consensus that AI will be essential to continue improving network performance and operational efficiency, and to the evolution toward 6G. As deployments mature, collaboration between operators, vendors and the broader ecosystem will be critical to realizing AI-RAN's full potential." As AI applications drive new traffic patterns, increased uplink demand and growing requirements for distributed computing, operators are seeking new ways to improve network capacity, spectral efficiency and monetization opportunities. Nokia's AI-RAN platform combines its AI-native anyRAN software with NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer to help operators unlock greater performance from existing spectrum assets, enabling software-defined architecture for 5G with a software upgrade path to 6G and laying the foundation for future AI-native networks. Emma Falck, President of Mobile Infrastructure at Nokia, said: "The growing ecosystem of partners across regions demonstrates that AI-RAN is becoming a shared industry priority, enabling more intelligent, efficient and software-driven networks. Operators need a new approach that helps them increase capacity, improve network economics and deliver the services for AI-native workloads. Today's expansion of the AI-RAN ecosystem helps accelerate that transition, giving operators a clearer path to delivering new services and greater value from their existing network investments." Ronnie Vasishta, Senior Vice President of Telecom at NVIDIA, said: "AI-RAN will transform the mobile network into one of the world's largest distributed AI infrastructures. With NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer and Nokia's AI-RAN software, operators can build software-defined networks that continuously improve in performance and efficiency, while supporting entirely new AI services at the edge. Global operator momentum demonstrates that AI-RAN is becoming the foundation for 5G Advanced today and then software upgradable to AI-native 6G tomorrow." About Nokia Nokia is a global leader in connectivity infrastructure powering the AI supercycle. We create the networks that connect intelligence, combining a complete connectivity view across fixed, mobile, IP, optical, core and data center networks. Through secure-by-design, AI-native innovation, Nokia delivers the trusted infrastructure that makes AI work at scale and advances connectivity to secure a brighter world. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

Telxius boosts global network capacity and efficiency with Nokia 800G coherent pluggable deployment. September 15, 2026 04:24 ET | Source: Nokia Oyj * Telxius is evolving its high-capacity international network with next generation IP-over-DWDM technology to support growing cloud, AI and data center connectivity demands. * The news follows a joint industry-record demonstration of Nokia ICE-X 800G coherent pluggable optics over Telxius' BRUSA subsea cable. * The deployment enables Telxius to reduce power consumption, optimize space utilization and lower the cost of network expansion. 15 September 2026 Madrid, Spain and Espoo, Finland - Telxius and Nokia are collaborating to deploy 800G coherent pluggable optics across Telxius' terrestrial transport networks in Europe, the United States and Latin America. The deployment supports the continual evolution of Telxius' network in response to growing customer demand for scalable, high-capacity connectivity across key international network corridors. Cloud services, AI workloads and data center interconnection are driving rapid traffic growth across global networks, creating pressure for operators. Telxius is leveraging Nokia's ICE-X 800G ZR/ZR+ coherent pluggable technology to add capacity across its existing terrestrial infrastructure with IP-over-DWDM networking, while reducing the power and space required for network expansion. This increases network efficiency and simplifies operations to deliver resilient, high-performance connectivity for customers. The deployment also utilizes Nokia network automation, giving Telxius greater visibility and control across its optical transport network. This provides full visibility, fault and performance monitoring, and coordinated service provisioning, supporting faster operations and more predictable service quality for Telxius customers. This initiative builds on Nokia and Telxius' recent industry-record setting demonstration of ICE-X 800G ZR+ coherent pluggable optics over the BRUSA subsea cable system. The trial delivered 400Gb/s per wavelength across 5,600+ km, demonstrating the technology's ability to support ultra-long-haul subsea infrastructure, as well as terrestrial networks. "At Telxius, we are continuously upgrading our international network to deliver the high-capacity, resilient and energy-efficient connectivity our customers need across the world's main digital corridors," said Jesús María Rubio, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Telxius. "This deployment, together with the successful subsea trial on BRUSA, reinforces Telxius' position at the forefront of optical innovation. It underlines our commitment to adopting advanced technologies early, especially when they bring clear benefits to our customers and our global network". "As AI workloads drive unprecedented growth in traffic between hyperscale data centers and global network hubs, operators need transport solutions that combine scalability, efficiency, and operational simplicity," said Ron Johnson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Optical Networks at Nokia. "With Nokia's ICE-X 800G ZR+ coherent pluggable technology and network automation solutions, Telxius can efficiently expand capacity across its terrestrial infrastructure, creating a high-performance foundation for data center interconnection and seamless connectivity between terrestrial and subsea networks." About Nokia Nokia is the world's leading provider of network technology and enables a new era of artificial intelligence. We are developing the networks of the future that connect people, devices and intelligence. Our network solutions span fixed and mobile networks, as well as IP, optical, core, and data center networks. Our secure, AI-native network infrastructure enables the application and utilization of AI on a global scale. About Telxius Telxius is a global connectivity provider operating a network spanning more than 100,000 km of high-capacity subsea cable systems and terrestrial fiber across Europe and the Americas, connecting key data centers and digital hubs. Through its integrated network of subsea infrastructure, terrestrial backhaul and landing gateways & edge data centers, Telxius enables hyperscalers, carriers and enterprises to interconnect their infrastructure and scale operations with secure, reliable and high-performance connectivity. Its Tier 1 IP network provides direct global reach, enabling efficient routing and full control over traffic paths. Telxius offers a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity, infrastructure and interconnection services across Network & Transport, Infrastructure, Internet & Cloud, Interconnection, Security and CDN, supporting a wide range of use cases from enterprise and cloud connectivity to large-scale network interconnection and data transport. At Telxius, we help our customers operate with predictable performance, dedicated capacity, and the confidence of a network built for increasingly distributed and complex environments.