Nokia Oyj introduced two new product families on March 16, 2026: the Aurelis out‑of‑band management (OOBM) platform for data‑center operators and a suite of coherent optical modules designed for the AI supercycle. The OOBM platform is built on passive optical network (PON) technology and promises to reduce the number of active switches by 90%, cut power consumption by at least 50%, and simplify operations by 80%.
The optical suite features building‑block coherent modules and a multi‑rail inline amplifier that can support up to 160 fiber pairs in a single rack. Sampling of the optical products is slated to begin in mid‑2027, with general availability expected in the second half of 2027. The design targets high‑density, low‑latency connectivity required by AI and cloud workloads.
These launches are part of Nokia’s broader strategy to accelerate growth in AI and cloud services. The company reorganized into two operating segments—Network Infrastructure and Mobile Infrastructure—effective January 1, 2026, with the Network Infrastructure segment encompassing optical, IP, and fixed networks. CEO Justin Hotard said the company’s technology is “powering the AI supercycle” and that Nokia is focused on “connecting intelligence” through its global scale and deep vertical integration. Earlier CEO Pekka Lundmark noted that data centers had become Nokia’s top growth market, underscoring the strategic shift.
The product announcements are the first public disclosure of these solutions, making them material events for investors and analysts. They expand Nokia’s footprint in the high‑growth AI and data‑center markets, creating new revenue opportunities and reinforcing its positioning as a key infrastructure provider for next‑generation connectivity.
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