Nokia launches extensive 'as a service' portfolio to accelerate the move by operators and enterprises to an ultra-connected world

Press Release

• Nokia XaaS portfolio leverages services expertise across fixed, mobile and IP technologies.
• Portfolio includes 'AirScale Wi-Fi^® Controller as a service', 'Optimization as a service', 'SmartData as a service' and 'Nokia 5520 Access Management System as a service'

Reduces costs for operators and enterprises by up to 40 percent, offering faster access to services as demand grows and allowing them to focus on core activities and the customer experience as they move to the ultra-connected world

Nokia XaaS platform powered by AirFrame Data Center solution with cloud-based delivery enabled by the Nokia AVA platform

19 September, 2016

Espoo, Finland - Nokia has launched an extensive 'everything as a service' - XaaS -  portfolio to enable operators and enterprises to leverage Nokia's global scale and expertise to meet the demands of the ultra-connected world rapidly and cost efficiently. The XaaS portfolio will leverage the latest Nokia data center technology - the Open Compute Project  AirFrame Data Center.

Nokia is extending its XaaS offer to deliver a wide range of technologies including Wi-Fi, fixed and mobile 'as a service' at a time when enterprises recognize the business opportunity in providing connectivity to attract data-hungry customers. Cafés, stores and other venues offer Wi-Fi^® access, and operators are evolving their networks, but for operators with multiple technologies, or enterprises not focused on delivering communications services, network management can present challenges.

Nokia will host technologies, delivering them 'as a service' securely on a multi-tenancy basis using the Nokia AVA platform. This will allow customers to turn capital expenditure into operating expenditure while reducing overall installation, integration and ownership costs by up to 40 percent. With fast access to the latest technology and Nokia global services expertise, operators and enterprises will be able to satisfy customers' data demands while staying focused on their core business. 
  
Through its AirScale 'Wi-Fi Controller as a service' offer Nokia will manage the enterprise Wi-Fi network. The Nokia Wi-Fi controller will remotely configure, monitor and manage up to 8,000 outdoor and indoor access points, allowing support to be scaled as demand grows. Remote validation of access points and subscribers will ensure secure connectivity.