Press Release The upgrade is part of a four-year modernization project that will extend the life of ProRail's existing 2G infrastructure, offering valuable insights into cloud-native technology. It enables ProRail to improve its railway services, decrease downtime, integrate new technologies as they emerge, reduce long-term total ownership costs, make seamless decisions, and improve operational efficiency through real-time data exchange. "It is good to see that our partner Nokia is still investing substanti ...

Core Insights - ProRail has selected Nokia to modernize the Netherlands' railway GSM-R core network, marking a global first for the rail industry with a cloud-native approach [1][6] - The four-year modernization project aims to extend the life of ProRail's existing 2G infrastructure while enhancing safety and service reliability for millions of passengers [2][10] - The transition to a cloud-native architecture is expected to improve operational efficiency through real-time data exchange and reduce long-term total ownership costs [2][5] Project Details - Nokia will supply, install, and maintain its Nokia Cloud Platform, which includes various components such as the Nokia Assurance Center and Packet Core [4] - The project will also upgrade the MantaRay NM and implement the Nokia Network Services Platform to enhance the agility and efficiency of ProRail's railway communications [4][10] - This modernization is crucial as rail infrastructure operators prepare for GSM-R lifecycle extensions and plan their migration to Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) [6][7] Industry Impact - The upgrade demonstrates how European rail operators can build a foundation for future-ready communications as part of the ongoing digital transformation in the rail industry [6] - By moving to a cloud-native GSM-R core, operators like ProRail will be better positioned to explore synergies across applications and accelerate their journey toward FRMCS [7] - The transition to cloud-native solutions is seen as essential for ensuring secure, reliable, and innovative communication systems in the railway sector [5][6]

Core Insights - AMD has announced that Nokia will utilize 5 Gen AMD EPYC processors in the Nokia Cloud Platform, enhancing performance and energy efficiency for next-generation telecom infrastructure [1][2][3] Group 1: Collaboration and Benefits - The partnership between Nokia and AMD aims to provide telecom operators with infrastructure solutions that combine performance, scalability, and power efficiency to manage the complexities of 5G networks [2] - The integration of 5 Gen AMD EPYC processors into the Nokia Cloud Platform will enable Nokia to meet the demanding needs of its 5G customers while supporting sustainability goals [2][3] Group 2: Technical Specifications - The AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors will support containerized workloads essential for 5G Core, edge, and enterprise applications, delivering high performance per watt [3] - The focus on energy efficiency is critical for modern telecom networks to handle increasing data demands while minimizing environmental impact [3]

Press Release CNCS makes it easier for operators like 2degrees to deploy multiple vendors' applications on the same cloud infrastructure, streamline network activities, enhance automation, and minimize manual intervention. 2degrees will utilize CNCS to bring together multiple IMS voice 3GPP functionalities into a single cloud-native network function. It will be deployed on the Nokia Cloud Platform, which integrates a full set of Red Hat cloud products, including Red Hat OpenShift.* "We are happy to expand o ...

2degrees and Nokia accelerate delivery of 5G services and improve network efficiency in New Zealand 31 March 2025 Espoo, Finland – 2degrees is expanding its Voice Core relationship with Nokia in a six-year deal in which the New Zealand operator will tap Nokia's containerized Cloud Native Communication Suite (CNCS) to accelerate the deployment of new 5G services and optimize its network resources. CNCS makes it easier for operators like 2degrees to deploy multiple vendors' applications on the same cloud infr ...