Nokia and CommScope Collaborate on AI-Powered Wi-Fi and Fiber Connectivity

The collaboration between RUCKUS Networks and Nokia brings forth an innovative integrated fiber and Wi-Fi solution tailored to enhance end-user connectivity experiences in various settings such as multi-dwelling units (MDUs), hospitality, large public venues (LPVs), and educational institutions. This cutting-edge offering combines AI-driven Wi-Fi technology from RUCKUS Networks, a CommScope brand, with a high-capacity optical fiber network from Nokia. The result is a seamless integration that promises superior scalability, bandwidth, reliability, and energy efficiency, potentially revolutionizing the total cost of ownership for campus and in-building connectivity.

According to Bart Giordano, SVP and president of Networking Intelligent Cellular Security Solutions at CommScope, "RUCKUS Networks is renowned for delivering top-notch end-user experiences. The purpose-driven RUCKUS Wi-Fi and Nokia fiber collaboration will cater to scenarios where traditional IP-based networks face installation challenges, offering a straightforward and cost-effective solution. This joint venture opens up new possibilities to serve a broader market segment."

The AI technology embedded in the solution provides a robust infrastructure capable of supporting bandwidth-intensive and latency-sensitive applications like AR/VR/XR, 4K video streaming, online gaming, and a plethora of IoT devices prevalent in sectors like hospitality and MDUs. This versatile solution is designed for easy deployment by integrators, telcos, cable companies, managed service providers, and LAN service providers. It aims to expedite time-to-market, reduce operational expenses, and empower the provision of revenue-generating value-added services.

Sandy Motley, president of Fixed Networks at Nokia, highlighted the advantages of fiber technology, stating, "Fiber, particularly as an Optical LAN, offers a wide array of benefits including up to 40% energy cost reduction and as much as 50% decrease in total cost of ownership. When paired with RUCKUS Networks' leading Wi-Fi portfolio, we are crafting a campus connectivity solution that enables enterprises to expand their operations, cut costs, and embrace sustainability."

Tim Dyer, VP WW Service Provider Sales and Business Development at RUCKUS Networks, emphasized the significance of the collaboration by mentioning, "Having received validation for this initiative from several Tier one service providers globally, we are confident in the market readiness and uniqueness of our offering. Service providers are enthusiastic about the prospect of addressing both greenfield and brownfield environments with a unified solution, fundamentally transforming their deployment economics and return on investment."