Reuters reports that Nokia said on Thursday it had formed a partnership with Intel to accelerate Nokia’s transition to 5G. It is working with multiple partners to support the ReefShark series of chips that many base stations are using.
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Apart from this, Nokia has announced a strategic partnership with Marvell. The two companies are developing a new generation of custom system-on-chip (SoC) and processors. They combine Nokia’s differentiated wireless technology with Marvell’s industry-leading multi-core Arm processor platform. These solutions are able to reduce size and power consumption. Plus, they increase capacity and overall performance.
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Marvell’s multi-core Arm processor technology is based on the previous five generations. Its programmability and excellent performance can make Nokia ReefShark chipset a major improvement. Nokia will continue to work with Marvell to meet the complex needs of 5G NR, 5G NSA, 5G SA, etc.
What Does Nokia Say About This Cooperation And ReefShar Particularly?
Tommi Uitto, president of Nokia Mobile Networks, said: ‘This important announcement highlights our continued commitment to expanding the variety and utilization of ReefShark chipsets in our portfolio. This ensures that our 5G solutions will deliver best-in-class performance to our customers. As service providers continue to evolve their 5G plans and support growing traffic and new vertical services, the infrastructure and components must evolve rapidly. Adopting the latest advancements in silicon technology is a critical step to better serve our customers’ needs.’
Matt Murphy, CEO and President of Marvell: ‘Marvell is excited and honored to partner with Nokia to enable next-generation solutions for 5G networks. Our platform of semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure in combination with Nokia’s technology and market leadership will enable wireless networks of the future to deliver on the promise of 5G and open a world of new business opportunities.’
