Stefan Mileschin

Claims it is the first to meet low-latency data processing demands of Cloud RAN

Nokia has launched an Edge Cloud data centre solution and claims it is the first to meet the stringent and diverse low-latency data processing demands of Cloud RAN and advanced applications for consumers and industries.

Dubbed the Nokia AirFrame open edge cloud infrastructure, it expands the Nokia AirFrame portfolio to deliver a layered network architecture that optimises performance and operator costs as they evolve their networks and prepare for 5G.

The AirFrame open edge cloud infrastructure has been developed for 5G, as the next generation wireless technology will create opportunities for operators to support advanced applications for consumers and industries, such as virtual and augmented reality video and real-time industry automation. Cloud RAN is seen as the key to deliver on the 5G promise of ultra-low latency and massive data throughput and will need to be supported by a highly efficient cloud infrastructure solution.

To balance costs and functionality, 5G will encourage operators to implement a layered cloud architecture. This will include centralised and regional data centres as well as high-processing capabilities deployed at the network edge - closer to where traffic is generated and where space is traditionally limited.

The Nokia AirFrame Open Edge server, which will begin shipping during the third quarter of 2018, extends the Nokia AirFrame data centre solution portfolio to make these edge deployments a reality. Designed in an ultra-compact size for deployment even at base station sites, the Nokia AirFrame open edge server will meet the most stringent end-customer data demands. Nokia's comprehensive portfolio of AirFrame data centre solutions enables operators to optimise network resources and intelligently distribute workload across the network, based on the type of data traffic as well as latency and throughput needs.

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