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Business Upturn
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Nokia launches Autonomous Network Fabric to help customers accelerate network automation
Press release Nokia launches Autonomous Network Fabric to help customers accelerate network automation Nokia Autonomous Network Fabric brings together all the capabilities required to accelerate the journey to full network automation in an open, cloud-native, multi-vendor environment. Key features include a library of cross-domain correlated data products, telco-trained models (LLM/LAM/ML), integrated security, and AI apps for automation workflows. Nokia announces an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud that will make Nokia's Autonomous Network Fabric available to deploy anywhere customers need it, on Google Cloud, on premises, and in hybrid cloud environments. 18 June 2025 Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced its Autonomous Networks Fabric , the industry's first suite of telco-trained AI models, integrated security, and AI apps to accelerate network automation and enable operators to easily roll out new services. Autonomous Network Fabric is a unifying intelligence layer that weaves together observability, analytics, security, and automation across every network domain; allowing a network to behave as one adaptive system, regardless of vendor, architecture, or deployment model. Additionally, Nokia is announcing an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to enable customers to deploy Nokia's Autonomous Network Fabric as a SaaS application running on Google Cloud, on-premises with Google Distributed Cloud, and in hybrid cloud environments. Over the past few years, operators have started to move toward fully autonomous networks. However, they are held back by legacy systems, siloed processes, and fragmented data. With Nokia's Autonomous Network Fabric, operators now have a fully integrated suite that features unified data management, 360-degree observability, and explainable AI. Nokia's Autonomous Network Fabric enables automation at scale, reducing the complexity of automation while allowing operators to improve reliability and operational cost savings by quickly testing new ideas and integrating those that deliver desired benefits. 'As networks become more autonomous, they will require different forms of AI—from classical algorithms to language-based systems and intelligent agents—to each contribute distinct capabilities for operators. Nokia's new tools can help operators to manage their infrastructure, services, and cyber risks by applying AI that is trained on industry-specific data and enriched with real-time situational awareness,' said Andy Hicks, Senior Principal Analyst, GlobalData. Nokia's Autonomous Networks Fabric will leverage Google Cloud's generative AI, including Google Cloud's Vertex AI and BigQuery, to deliver agentic-driven workflows for network operations. This includes real-time monitoring and visibility into network traffic patterns, improving subscriber experience, anomaly detection, zero-touch remediation of performance issues, and support for elastic scale-out and disaster recovery to the cloud. Nokia and Google Cloud are making it easier for telecom companies to run Nokia's 5G core network on Google's cloud infrastructure. They are also joining forces with a major European operator to build a smarter, more automated network. By combining Nokia's telecom data and automation capabilities with Google's AI tools, they aim to create an environment where developers can innovate and rapidly scale network automation. 'In an era of increasingly complex and vulnerable networks, customers are eager for fully autonomous networks, which depend on good data. There is no good AI without good data. Nokia's Autonomous Network Fabric lays the foundation and applies our deep network expertise and agentic AI-optimized workflows together with Google Cloud to accelerate customer outcomes,' said Kal De, SVP Product and Engineering, Cloud and Network Services, Nokia. 'This is another step in our deep partnership with Nokia to strengthen network reliability, proactively detect and resolve network issues, and turn data into value for predictable and high-performing networks. Nokia's Autonomous Network Fabric taps Nokia's deep telecom domain knowledge combined with Google Cloud's AI tools to provide operators with a comprehensive approach for accelerating network automation,' said Muninder Singh Sambi, Vice President and General Manager, Networking and Security, Google Cloud. With Nokia's Autonomous Network Fabric, customer will benefit from the following capabilities: Unified Data Management: All relevant network data is collected, curated, correlated, and published as data products leveraging a data mesh architecture. Data is virtually federated with the ability to design and construct new data products rapidly in a low-code/no-code environment. Operators can use logic or AI/ML to create cutting-edge data assets that can be used and reused to power automation. 360-degree Observability: The Autonomous Network Fabric federates the use and distribution of data and AI across the organization, monitoring chain of custody from end to end. This ensures quality and consistency in automation. Explainable AI: Powerful telco-trained LLMs support all automation through a rich knowledge engine that gives a clear reasoning for how data is interpreted, how issues are analyzed, and why certain actions are recommended. Visit Nokia at Booth 306 at Digital Transformation World to find out more about the future of autonomous networks and see a live demo of Nokia AN Fabric in action. Multimedia, technical information and related news Product Page: Nokia Autonomous Networks Product Page: Nokia Data Suite About Nokia At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable, and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. Media inquiries Nokia Press Office Email: [email protected]
Mint
02-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Sovereign clouds are gathering; these two are the first off the block
India's push for a digital infrastructure isolated from global networks is fuelling a boom in sovereign cloud services, creating a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for local tech players. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Google's India unit are emerging as early movers in this arena, attracting steady interest from government agencies keen to secure sensitive data on domestic platforms. Several government entities are already moving to these homegrown cloud solutions, four people familiar with the matter said. TCS, with its recently launched SovereignSecure Cloud, is leading the pack among Indian firms. Google's local arm is also gaining traction, offering specialized sovereign cloud platforms with its Google Distributed Cloud. Hiranandani Group firm Yotta Data Services too plans to build a sovereign cloud. To be sure, these contracts aren't too big, though they present a large opportunity for the future. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, an early adopter, spent ₹92 crore overall in FY25, of which around ₹30 crore was for the cloud contract, one of the officials said on the condition of anonymity. TCS did not respond to emailed questions, but a senior executive associated with its sovereign cloud product said one of the reasons behind the product was to "capitalize on the opportunity" amid growing concerns about sovereignty and security of data. Also read | TCS launches India-focused sovereign cloud to boost domestic revenue "We (TCS) believe that we have a completely indigenous built cloud service offering where everything from the hardware to the software is built by an Indian company," the executive said on the condition of anonymity. "This should assure any concerns the government could have when any department or wing of the government agrees to migrate their data to the cloud." Mitesh Agarwal, managing director for solutions and technology, Asia-Pacific at Google, confirmed that the company has already onboarded sovereign cloud clients in India. 'We provide AI models within the sovereign shores of India—for instance, we have Gemini 1.5, where the entire end-to-end data processing happens within our data centres in India itself," Agarwal said. He added that the company makes this offering through a platform called Google Distributed Cloud, which caters to the need for completely isolated cloud storage and computing for sensitive agencies. 'Most sovereign cloud projects would amount to annual revenue of around $2-5 million. While this is not a lot, in the next five years, thousands of such projects are expected to come up from government agencies and private companies alike. This can create multi-billion-dollar revenue streams for the infrastructure providers," one of the officials cited above said on the condition of anonymity. Read this | Yotta goes low on pricing to spur demand for its AI cloud service Sovereign cloud refers to a digital platform based entirely within the country to store and process data, as well as run applications. From the code base to the physical data centres, everything is fully located fully in India—separating them from any accessibility from outside the country. Building such platforms was presented as an early concept about three years ago. In 2023, Monaco in Europe became the first adopter of such a platform by technology services provider VMWare. Since then, the technology has found more takers, as countries grow more protectionist. In India, adoption is being led by government bodies. 'Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission is one such government project that is adopting sovereign cloud services right now. Similarly, Employees Provident Fund Organisation, Passport Seva and Aadhaar's governing body have their own projects, and they are in the process of adopting sovereign cloud into their operations right now," a second official added. 'Adopting sovereign cloud platforms is not a matter of replacing global cloud services from the US Big Tech. There are certain sensitive data requirements for which you need cloud services offered by Indian companies. This would ensure that this data is stored in India, without the risk of it being shared with other geographies by any particular party. This, however, does not mean that every cloud deployment and contract will be replaced, and hyperscalers will have enough space to provide their services to the Indian government agencies and ministries," the official said. And read | India befriends Big Tech as Trump tariffs knock on door, aided by a string of biz-friendly moves
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prediction: Nvidia Stock Will Beat the Market. Here's Why.
The scramble to build compute capacity for artificial intelligence (AI) models and training has enriched longtime Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shareholders. Large tech companies have been sharply increasing capital spending to build data centers and fill them with powerful servers, largely using Nvidia's products. Retail investors and hedge fund managers alike piled into Nvidia shares over the past few years. The stock rocketed more than 400% over the last three years, even with it hovering about 25% off its record-high level. I believe the AI leader will continue to beat the market going forward. Here are some reasons why. Early use cases for AI have ranged from chatbots for internet searches and customer service to AI agents providing specialized services. Increasingly, businesses will be using the powerful technology to improve efficiency, target lucrative markets, and grow sales. Manufacturers can reduce defective products, increase productivity, and save maintenance costs using AI. Nvidia and Alphabet's Google Cloud just announced a collaboration to bring agentic AI to enterprises that are aiming to have AI make decisions and perform tasks autonomously. It will use Nvidia's latest Blackwell platform on Google Distributed Cloud to effectively create on-site data centers. Educators are also increasingly relying on AI to aid in teaching as well as research. Nvidia was targeting that segment with the release of its first desktop AI supercomputer last year. The company announced development of a compact desktop computer geared toward developers, researchers, and students. Nvidia has also launched desktop AI machines "to help marketers and other professionals leverage AI in their daily tasks," the company says. Robots powered by AI along with driver assistance and self-driving software could well drive another major growth spurt for Nvidia. The company is already realizing sharply growing sales in its automotive and robotics segment. Fourth-quarter revenue more than doubled year over year, and the segment contributed $1.7 billion to Nvidia's sales last fiscal year. Nvidia has business partnerships with multiple global automakers. Toyota plans to build its next-generation vehicles using Nvidia's software-defined platform for autonomous vehicles, for example. Vehicle makers are including advanced driving assistance capabilities, and Nvidia will be one big beneficiary. Similarly, companies will utilize intelligent machines and robots increasingly across industries, including manufacturing, healthcare and logistics. There's another important factor that can help Nvidia beat the market from here: The stock's valuation has become very compelling, as shares have dropped 17.4% this year, as of this writing. The once high-flying stock now sports a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio below 25 based on the current fiscal year's earnings estimates. Nvidia's business is also somewhat insulated from potential cost increases that could come from Trump administration tariff policies and the U.S. trade war with China. Nvidia's gross profit margin increased 230 basis points last year to 75%. While investors may avoid the stock in the short term if profit margins deteriorate, the company is starting from a very strong position in that area. No investor can know what will come in the currently turbulent geopolitical environment. A general flight to safety could push stocks down further from recent levels if investors shun stocks in general. In the end, though, a growing business with strong profitability like Nvidia's will ultimately be an attractive place to invest for the long term. Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Nvidia wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $502,231!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $678,552!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 800% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 156% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of April 14, 2025 Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Howard Smith has positions in Alphabet and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Prediction: Nvidia Stock Will Beat the Market. Here's Why. was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Accenture expands Google Cloud partnership
Accenture has deepened its strategic alliance with Google Cloud, unveiling a suite of new capabilities designed to assist organisations in scaling advanced cloud and AI technologies. The new offerings span five main areas, including agentic AI, customer experience modernisation, wide area network (WAN) services, Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) solutions, and mainframe modernisation. As part of the expansion, Accenture is broadening its catalogue of agent solutions tailored to specific industries and functions. These solutions leverage Google Agentspace and Gemini's reasoning models and are available through the joint Accenture Google Gen AI Centre of Excellence. Accenture's AI Refinery platform also supports Google Cloud's new Agent2Agent interoperability protocol, allowing AI agents to interact more effectively with a range of applications. In customer experience, Accenture is launching tools that use its GenWizard platform and Google's Customer Engagement Suite. These tools facilitate the migration of legacy contact systems to Contact-Center-as-a-Service, allow deployment of AI agents, implementation of gen AI-based testing and analytics frameworks, and provide omni-channel analytics capabilities. Accenture is also introducing packaged solutions based on GDC that are aimed at sectors including public services, manufacturing, and utilities. In networking, Accenture is incorporating Google Cloud's new Cloud WAN service into its Cloud Network Operator platform. This provides enterprises with secure connectivity to applications while enhancing operations, security, governance, and compliance. For mainframe modernisation, Accenture is using Gemini-powered tools to enhance its GenWizard platform. This will accelerate the analysis and assessment of mainframe inventories, code conversion, and reverse engineering processes, benefiting industries like banking, health, and retail. Accenture is also applying these technologies internally. Its research team, in collaboration with Kensho, S&P Global's AI hub, is using Google's third-party grounding capability to integrate S&P Global financial data into research models. This approach enhances access to reliable data with traceability. In March 2025, Accenture expanded its footprint and AI capabilities in the Nordic region with the acquisition of AI company Halfspace. Halfspace is engaged in developing AI and generative AI solutions that simplify complex business workflows. "Accenture expands Google Cloud partnership" was originally created and published by Verdict, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Salesforce & Google Cloud Ink $2.5B Deal to Supercharge AI and CRM Capabilities
Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) has signed a multi-billion dollar agreement with Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) to integrate its customer relationship management (NYSE:CRM) software, Agentforce AI assistants, and Data Cloud solutions with Google Cloud, the companies announced Monday. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Sign with CRM. The partnership will deepen integration between Google Workspace and Salesforce's AI-driven CRM tools, providing shared customers with enhanced AI models, data analytics, and agentic AI capabilities. While Salesforce already relies on Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Web Services for cloud computing, this move strengthens its collaboration with Google. "Our mutual customers have asked us to work more seamlessly across Salesforce and Google Cloud, and this expanded partnership will help them accelerate their AI transformations," said Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud. The deal is valued at $2.5 billion over seven years, according to Bloomberg. This announcement follows Google Cloud's recent partnership with ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) to offer IT service management and security solutions on Google Distributed Cloud. Salesforce will report its Q4 FY2025 earnings post-market Wednesday, with analysts expecting adjusted EPS of $2.61 on revenue of $10.04 billion. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
