Nokia Partners with Empyrion Digital for KR1 Gangnam Data Center Project

Nokia has been selected by Empyrion Digital to provide network solutions for the KR1 Gangnam data center in Seoul. The partnership will include Nokia's gateway and aggregation switches, as well as automation and energy efficiency solutions. The goal is to boost performance and sustainability within Empyrion's data center infrastructure. No financial details were disclosed.

Nokia has been selected by Empyrion Digital to provide network solutions for the KR1 Gangnam data center in Seoul. The partnership will include Nokia's gateway and aggregation switches, as well as automation and energy efficiency solutions. The goal is to boost performance and sustainability within Empyrion's data center infrastructure. No financial details were disclosed.

Empyrion Digital, a leading digital infrastructure provider in Asia, will deploy Nokia's data center gateway and aggregation switches in its newly launched Gangnam Data Center in Seoul, Korea. The partnership aims to enhance the data center's network performance and operational efficiency.

Nokia's industry-leading IP network solution includes the 7250 Interconnect Router (IXR) used as the data center gateways, core network switches, and the 7210 Service Access System (SAS) used as the access switch for Empyrion's IT systems. These solutions are designed to address the evolving needs of digital infrastructure players, helping them to ensure automation-ready and more energy-efficient networks.

Empyrion Digital's Chief Strategy Officer - Product & Infrastructure, Yongsuk Choi, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, "We are excited to partner with Nokia to use their data center solutions to provide a world-class network performance to our hyperscalers and enterprise customers in Korea. Nokia’s strong track record, robust IP network solutions, combined with its strong regional supply chain and service footprint, made it a natural choice to strengthen our network. Beyond Korea, we are looking forward to working with Nokia in accelerating the digital transformation in the region."

Kent Wong, Vice President and Head of IP Networks for Asia Pacific at Nokia, added, "Nokia’s state-of-the-art Data Center Fabric solution will enable Empyrion Digital to better manage the growing data traffic demands while delivering high network performance. Our field-proven solutions are helping digital infrastructure providers across the Asia Pacific region to benefit from improved scalability and reliability while making the networks more energy efficient."

Nokia's strong supply chain in the region will play a crucial role in fast-tracking the deployment of these solutions. The partnership is expected to significantly enhance the KR1 Gangnam Data Center's network capabilities, contributing to Empyrion Digital's mission of delivering high-performance digital infrastructure to its customers.

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nokia-selected-empyrion-digital-power-010000783.html
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/1001121303/nokia-selected-by-empyrion-digital-to-power-kr1-gangnam-data-center-connectivity