AI‑native Technologies Driving Telco Transformation

Why It Matters

It accelerates carriers’ rollout of AI‑powered services while slashing integration costs and energy consumption, delivering a decisive competitive edge in the rapidly evolving telco market.

Key Takeaways

• Joint solution combines Nokia apps, Red Hat OpenShift, Everpure storage
• Certified CNF workloads reduce integration time by six to twelve months
• Architecture delivers up to 90% energy efficiency and density gains
• Carrier-grade reliability achieved across core, edge, and private data centers
• AI-ready data pipeline fuels autonomous network functions and new services

Summary

The video announces a joint initiative between Everpure, Red Hat and Nokia that bundles telco‑grade storage, container‑native infrastructure and core network applications into a single AI‑native architecture.

The solution layers Nokia’s legacy core applications on Red Hat’s OpenShift container platform, while Everpure supplies mission‑critical, high‑density storage. By certifying CNF workloads together, carriers can cut integration cycles by six to twelve months and achieve up to 90 % energy‑efficiency and density improvements over legacy hardware.

Executives highlighted that the offering is “deployment ready,” enabling non‑disruptive upgrades and consistent management across core, edge and private data‑center environments. They also stressed that AI is not a commodity; the architecture feeds AI models with real‑time data to power autonomous network functions.

For operators, the combined stack promises faster time‑to‑market for new services, lower operational risk and a clear path to monetize AI‑driven capabilities, positioning them ahead of competitors still relying on DIY integrations.

Original Description

AI workloads are growing fast—and telcos need architectures that can keep up. In this MWC26 panel, you’ll learn how Pure Storage and industry leaders are rethinking data platforms, sustainability, and performance to prepare networks for the next generation of intelligent services.

The discussion brings together voices from across the ecosystem—including Andrew Douglas, Marcelo Cheminn Madruga, and Honoré LaBourdette—to explore how AI‑native infrastructure is enabling real‑world transformation. Panelists share insights into overcoming legacy bottlenecks, why energy‑efficient storage matters more than ever, and how AI is driving new requirements from core to edge.

Key topics include:

• Architecting for high‑performance inference and training

• Balancing sustainability with accelerating AI demands

• Reducing latency and improving resiliency for real‑time services

• Supporting multi‑cloud and hybrid data movement strategies

• Preparing for the next wave of AI‑powered telecom offerings

Whether you're responsible for network modernization, cloud strategy, or AI deployment, this panel delivers actionable insights to inform your roadmap.

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