Nokia has announced it will supply its data center gateway and aggregation switches for Empyrion Digital’s new Gangnam Data Center in Seoul, South Korea. Empyrion Digital reports that it selected Nokia’s equipment to upgrade its data center interconnect network in Korea, aiming for enhanced reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency as data traffic grows in the region.

According to the announcement, Empyrion Digital will deploy Nokia’s IP network solution, which consists of the 7250 Interconnect Router as core network switches and data center gateways, as well as the 7210 Service Access System for IT system connectivity. Nokia claims these platforms are designed to address evolving demands in digital infrastructure by enabling automation-ready, energy-efficient networks for high-density environments typical in data center operations.

Empyrion Digital’s data centers serve hyperscale and colocation customers across Asia, and the Gangnam facility is part of its expansion in key city markets. The deployment is supported by Nokia’s established regional presence and supply chain, facilitating rapid implementation across several countries, according to the companies.

“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,” said Yongsuk Choi, Chief Strategy Officer – Product & Infrastructure, Empyrion Digital.

“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,” said Kent Wong, Vice President and Head of IP Networks for Asia Pacific at Nokia.

The companies report that the solution supports automation features and improvements in energy efficiency, aligning with the operational priorities of modern data centers.

Source: Nokia