Finnish technology company Nokia (NYSE:NOK) announced on Tuesday that it will establish an open innovation laboratory in Dubai, UAE. The lab aims to promote technological innovation and accelerate the adoption of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the Middle East and Africa region.
The lab is expected to focus on three key areas: anyRAN solution for 5G communications, private wireless networks and industrial networks, and MantaRay solution in the field of network intelligence. The aim is to provide practical benefits to operators and enterprises in the region.
Nokia's anyRAN solution is aimed at developing cloud RAN into a solution that can be used alongside purpose-built RAN to ensure performance consistency. This approach will offer a range of flexible options for technology vendors and create operating environments to meet operator and enterprise needs for openness and efficiency.
The second area of focus is on private wireless and industrial networks. The lab will showcase Industry 4.0 use cases based on Nokia's MX Industrial Edge (MXIE) platform, which will help enterprises accelerate their transition to Industry 4.0 in the region.
In the field of network intelligence, Nokia aims to boost the application of AI and ML solutions for network automation and optimization. The company's MantaRay solution portfolio for intelligent network management and automation will be used in this lab.
Mikko Lavanti, Senior Vice President at Nokia, expressed his excitement about launching the Open Innovation Lab in the Middle East and Africa region. He highlighted the company's commitment to working with partners such as Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) in key technology areas of the future. Lavanti believes this collaboration will boost the adoption of new tech in the region, helping operators and enterprises improve network efficiency and performance while unlocking new opportunities.
The establishment of this lab is anticipated to bring several benefits to the Middle East and Africa region. It is expected to create new jobs for local talent, including researchers, engineers, and developers. Additionally, the lab will boost the transfer of tech and knowledge from Nokia to local partners, helping to build local capacity and expertise. Lastly, it aims to create a vibrant innovation ecosystem in the region, bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors to drive innovation and growth.
Tibor Fabry-Asztalos, senior vice president of product development engineering and telecom systems business at Dell Technologies, expressed his support for the initiative. He emphasized that Nokia’s Cloud RAN capabilities combined with Dell’s cloud-native infrastructure and software in the new open innovation lab will accelerate the adoption and performance of open network architectures and create new opportunities for network automation and efficiency.
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