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Nokia Corporation has entered into a licensing agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to enhance its AI-powered radio access network automation capabilities, integrating HPE's RAN Intelligent Controller with Nokia's MantaRay Service Management and Orchestration platform. This deal, effective October 1, 2025, includes the transfer of HPE's associated development team to Nokia Mobile Networks, bolstering expertise in AI-driven automation and autonomous networking for multi-vendor environments.
Nokia's MantaRay SMO stands as an industry-leading solution for advanced AI-driven, zero-touch automation, already compliant with Open RAN standards and capable of reaching TM Forum's autonomous networks level 4. The licensing of HPE's RAN Intelligent Controller will embed these assets directly into MantaRay, expanding Nokia's AI-powered SMO and network automation portfolio. This integration promises improved orchestration across diverse ecosystems, enabling operators to handle complex, multi-vendor setups with greater precision and efficiency.
As part of the global agreement, the majority of HPE's development team specializing in these technologies has transitioned to Nokia Mobile Networks, bringing specialized knowledge that accelerates innovation in RAN automation. This move aligns with Nokia's commitment to building robust, open architectures that support seamless integration and scalability, preparing networks for the evolution from 5G to future 6G deployments.
Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said: “This licensing deal with HPE will further strengthen our proven MantaRay SMO portfolio by adding these assets and expertise. Our customers worldwide will benefit from the enhanced capabilities of Nokia’s AI-driven automation, orchestration and open ecosystems, enabling them to manage multi-vendor networks more efficiently and prepare for the transition from 5G to 6G.”
This collaboration not only fortifies Nokia's technological edge but also underscores its focus on delivering sustainable, high-performance networks that drive monetization opportunities and digital service advancements for global partners.
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