Nokia has launched its Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform, a next-generation solution built to enhance data center operations in the AI era. The EDA platform, powered by Kubernetes, aims to reduce network disruptions and downtime by eliminating human error from network operations. It simplifies data center lifecycle management, decreasing operational effort by up to 40%. The platform integrates advanced features such as digital twin capabilities, generative AI assistance, and multi-vendor support, making it adaptable to a wide range of IT service management systems and cloud platforms.
As data centers face growing demand driven by AI applications and digital transformation, the need for automation becomes critical. Service providers, enterprises, and webscalers struggle with maintaining reliable network operations amid workforce shortages and increasing complexity. Nokia’s EDA platform addresses these challenges with intent-based automation, robust CI/CD processes, and seamless integration into both cloud and on-premise environments. Its use of Kubernetes architecture allows network resources to be managed similarly to other data center applications, offering a more scalable and flexible approach.
Nokia offers the EDA platform through on-premises and cloud-based subscription models, allowing organizations to adopt the solution easily. It integrates with Nokia’s Service Router Linux and extensive data center networking portfolio, providing a complete modernization path for data center networks in the AI era.
• Nokia’s EDA platform reduces operational effort by up to 40% by eliminating human error.
• The platform integrates digital twin technology, GenAI assistance, and intent-based automation.
• EDA supports a wide range of IT service management systems, event notification systems, and cloud management platforms.
• The platform uses Kubernetes for a cloud-native approach to network automation.
• Nokia offers the EDA platform through on-prem and cloud-based “as-a-service” models.
Roy Chua, Founder and Principal at AvidThink, said: “Nokia’s decision to leverage Kubernetes for its EDA platform is a smart move. Enabling the network to be managed and orchestrated in the same manner as compute will be a ground-breaking innovation for data center operations staff.”
Vach Kompella, Senior Vice President and General Manager of IP Networks at Nokia, said: “Our next-generation EDA platform is a game-changer for data center networks. By leveraging the power of Kubernetes, we are enabling our customers to access a modern approach to network automation that significantly reduces operational effort and helps eliminate human error.”
