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Nokia Modernizes Open DC AI Data Centers

Extreme Broadband (EBB) subsidiary Open centers, with the vendor’s energy-efficient six facilities in Malaysia. In a joint
DC selected Nokia to upgrade its AI data IP network equipment to interconnect statement, the companies explained the
agreement supports Malaysia’s National
Cloud Computing Policy, and meets the
requirements of the country’s banking
and financial services industry. The deal
covers Nokia’s interconnect routers, and
data Centre gateway and quantum-safe
network equipment. Open DC MD Wong
Weng Yew noted Nokia’s systems will
improve security and scalability, enabling it
“to build connectivity hubs that support AI-
driven innovation and create new revenue
opportunities for enterprises”. Nokia also
reached a deal with EBB to develop a joint
go-to-market strategy for data Centre and
AI connectivity, offering quantum-safe
network, enterprise connectivity and value-
added services for its clients.

Nokia Recognized with IEEE Milestone Award for ADSL Breakthrough,

Enabling the Evolution from 1 Mbps to 100 Gbps Broadband

Nokia announced that IEEE, the
world’s largest technical professional
organization advancing technology for
humanity, recognized the company for its
introduction and worldwide deployment
of ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber
Line) as an IEEE Milestone. Close to one
billion people benefited directly from
this innovative technology breakthrough
that laid the foundation for modern
broadband. Developed in 1993 in Antwerp,
Belgium, ADSL was the first large-scale
broadband technology. It delivered multi-
megabit internet over standard telephone
lines, making broadband accessible and
affordable for billions around the world. This
innovation transformed digital connectivity
and helped shape the internet-driven world
we live in today. The IEEE Milestone program
honors significant achievements found in
unique products, services, seminal papers modern world,” said Kathleen Kramer, 2025 beyond the dial-up era to a new world of
and patents that have stood the test of time IEEE President & CEO. “Milestones can also always-on, high-speed connectivity. And it
and brought lasting benefit to humanity. help to increase the public’s understanding didn’t stop there. From those first 1 Mbps
ADSL now joins a distinguished list of of the contributions to society made ADSL demos to our recent 100 Gbps proof-
IEEE Milestone-recognized breakthroughs, by electrical, electronics, and computer of-concepts, we’ve been pushing the limits
including Maxwell’s equations, the engineers, and the strides made by of broadband innovation for over 30 years.”
transatlantic cable, and the Compact Disc. countless technologists as they sought to Since ADSL, Nokia has pioneered many
“The IEEE Milestone Program recognizes advance technology to benefit humanity.” broadband breakthroughs including VDSL,
great moments throughout our world’s long “ADSL signified the birth of broadband,” 10G PON, 25G PON, and most recently,
history of technical innovation. They are a said Geert Heyninck, General Manager 100G PON — technologies that are up to
symbol around the world of how electrical of Broadband Networks at Nokia. “It was 100,000 times faster than the original ADSL
engineering and computing have built the a moment of transformation — moving proof of concept.
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