Nokia and Supermicro partner to deliver AI-optimized turnkey data center networking solutions for cloud and HPC

Nokia and Supermicro partner to deliver AI-optimized turnkey data center networking solutions for cloud and HPC

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Supermicro have formed a strategic partnership to deliver AI-optimized, turnkey data center networking solutions for cloud providers, enterprises, hyperscalers, and CSPs. The collaboration combines Supermicro’s 800G Ethernet switching hardware with Nokia’s Service Router Linux operating system and Event-Driven Automation platform, offering an integrated solution that automates the full data center lifecycle and reduces operational costs. With this pre-validated system, customers can accelerate deployments, improve efficiency, and scale to meet the growing demands of AI and HPC. Executives from both companies said the partnership strengthens their ability to deliver advanced, secure, and automated infrastructure while expanding market reach.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 9-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia has entered into a strategic partnership with Supermicro, a global leader in application-optimized IT solutions, to deliver AI-optimized, turnkey data center networking systems for cloud providers, hyperscalers, enterprises, and communication service providers (CSPs). By combining Supermicro’s high-performance switching hardware with Nokia’s Service Router Linux (SR Linux) operating system and Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform, the two companies will provide a fully integrated solution designed to meet the rapidly growing demands of AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and modern cloud environments.

Data centers are undergoing a fundamental shift as the scale and complexity of AI and cloud workloads increase. Networking is now central to data center architecture, requiring solutions that emphasize scalability, automation, and efficiency. This collaboration unites Nokia’s expertise in networking software and automation with Supermicro’s leadership in compute and storage technologies to deliver an advanced platform that reduces complexity and accelerates deployment.

Integrated solution for efficiency and scale
The combined offering will feature Supermicro’s 800G Ethernet switching platforms pre-integrated with Nokia’s SR Linux NOS and EDA automation framework. Together, these technologies automate the entire data center lifecycle, from Day 0 design and Day 1 deployment through Day 2+ operations. Customers will benefit from a pre-validated, plug-and-play system that significantly reduces deployment timelines, lowers operational costs, and improves network efficiency.

Cenly Chen, Chief Growth Officer, Senior Vice President & Managing Director at Supermicro, said: “This collaboration gives our customers more choice and flexibility in how they design their infrastructure, knowing Nokia’s SR Linux and EDA are seamlessly integrated with our systems. It strengthens our ability to deliver networked compute architectures for demanding workloads while simplifying orchestration and automation through a unified platform.”

Vach Kompella, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Nokia’s IP Networks Division, added: “Partnering with Supermicro validates SR Linux and EDA as the ideal software foundation for today’s data centers. It also extends our reach into the enterprise market through Supermicro’s broad channels and direct sales network, aligning with our growth strategy in cloud, HPC, and AI-driven infrastructure.”

Driving innovation for AI-driven workloads
Nokia’s automation platform ensures that data centers are easier to operate and more resilient. EDA proactively identifies and resolves issues, minimizing manual intervention, reducing errors, and lowering compute resource consumption, while delivering consistent performance across network-wide operations. Combined with Supermicro’s switching platforms, the joint solution positions customers to scale their infrastructure confidently and securely in line with the explosive growth of AI and HPC workloads.