Nokia and Nvidia to launch AI-RAN commercially this year

Global technology firm Nokia is collaborating with Nvidia to bring AI-Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) technology to commercial use by the end of this year. The announcement came during Nokia's annual technology event, "Amplify Korea 2026," held in Seoul, where the company outlined its vision to lead in the AI supercycle era.

Nokia declared its ambition to be known as "Connecting Intelligence," signaling a strategic shift towards providing end-to-end solutions that will redefine the global telecommunications landscape. The company emphasized the growing importance of network infrastructure as the backbone for the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence across industries.

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As AI adoption rapidly expands across all industries, the importance of networks as core infrastructure supporting the AI supercycle is growing even more.

Ahn Tae-ho, CEO of Nokia Korea, highlighted this in his opening remarks. "As AI adoption rapidly expands across all industries, the importance of networks as core infrastructure supporting the AI supercycle is growing even more," he said. "We will support Korea's digital transformation and the realization of next-generation connectivity through continuous innovation across our entire wired and wireless network infrastructure."

The AI-RAN technology is designed to enable intelligent computing functions directly within the network's radio access points, promising more efficient and responsive AI operations. This development is seen as a key step in building the future of AI-driven communication networks.

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We will support Korea's digital transformation and the realization of next-generation connectivity through continuous innovation across our entire wired and wireless network infrastructure.