EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
Leading telco Nokia and Elisa are continuing their partnership to push the boundaries of optical fibre network technology . Demonstrating European speed records over Elisa ’ s live commercial network in November 2024 , the company is deploying its Lightspan MF solution with the help of Nokia ’ s fibre offering .
Both companies have been eager to demonstrate how operators can easily upgrade their fibre networks to meet swelling demand for faster and more reliable connectivity . With Elisa , Nokia is aiming to deliver new ultra-broadband services to customers across Finland specifically , but also wider Europe .
The telco is eager to demonstrate the power of its fibre solution , helping Elisa to deliver faster broadband and improving customer experience across both organisations .
On this subject , Mobile Magazine speaks exclusively with Matthieu Bourguignon , Senior Vice-President and Head of Europe for Network Infrastructure Business at Nokia . He speaks about Nokia ’ s partnership with Elisa and how AI and other emerging technologies will continue to be a driving force for improved network speeds .
Q . WHY AND HOW IS AI DRIVING A ‘ NEED FOR SPEED ’ IN THE CONNECTIVITY SECTOR ?
» One of the most important trends within the telecoms landscape is the rapid emergence of AI and the impact this is having on the way telecoms networks are run and maintained . The key is the impact AI is having on the sector ’ s efficiency , enabling network operators to predict and repair faults much more quickly , support better network performance by deciding how and where to allocate resources , manage customer operations more efficiently and secure the networks more robustly .
However , more recently , there has also been a focus on the use of AI as a revenue generator for operators . The use of AI by an increasing number of consumers will put pressure on networks but this could result in an increase in demand for enhanced network quality for specific AI business use cases . AI could also offer network operators the ability to offer more personalised offerings to end-users , improving customer satisfaction and reducing churn . mobile-magazine . com 79